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I was BCBS of MS state employee and I had to do 6 mo My Active Health where they call me 1x per month. In the mean time I was making calls to bariatric center where my surgeon was and setting 1st appt at 4 mos with him. They day I had my 6 mos phone call I turned arouNd, called my surgeons office who took care of all my insurance finagling, that was Fri and Mon she called and I was approved. Had surgery 2 weeks later (bc had to do the 2 wk clear liquid pre-op diet). Been amazing ever since. Pre-op weight on 12/29/14 was 254.8 and TODAY (4/22/15) I am 204.6 and I feel AMAZING! Great luck to you and if you have any questions I will try to keep check and respond. I haven't been in on a while.

I was BCBS of MS state employee and I had to do 6 mo My Active Health where they call me 1x per month. In the mean time I was making calls to bariatric center where my surgeon was and setting 1st appt at 4 mos with him. They day I had my 6 mos phone call I turned arouNd, called my surgeons office who took care of all my insurance finagling, that was Fri and Mon she called and I was approved. Had surgery 2 weeks later (bc had to do the 2 wk clear liquid pre-op diet). Been amazing ever since. Pre-op weight on 12/29/14 was 254.8 and TODAY (4/22/15) I am 204.6 and I feel AMAZING! Great luck to you and if you have any questions I will try to keep check and respond. I haven't been in on a while.

Surg is today! Have to be at hosp by 7. Just wanted to tell you guys that I was clear liquid and Protein until day before. All clear liquids yesterday and I thought my stomach going to eat a hole through my back bone! STAY BUSY! Take a nap, shower, walk, whatever but distract yourself and drunk Water or broth and it will subside. Hang in there bc tomorrow morning for you, you will wake up and be so glad you stuck to it 24 hrs longer and it will be THE day! Good luck to you all!!!!

My 2 week appt is Monday but my start weight was 266, day of surgery 257 and today 244... Total 22lbs lost.

Great job ladies!
I'm down 13 since surgery(12/29), and 10 from pre-op, so 23 lbs since 12/22! Can't complain!!!

Ok 29thers, we all should have had a follow-up by now. List stats. Pre op weight and how much down in how many days. SW 250.5; Pre-opW 242.5; Post-OpW 232. (9.5# in 1 wk since surgery and total of 18.5# in 21 day) The INCHES are what amaze me and I still can't "see" myself shrinking but others say they see I have lost some weight. How is everyone? Ups? Downs? Etc.

My highest weight was 298. Surgery weight was 289. Current weight is 278. 20 lbs total lost!

As of Tuesday @ my post op appt, I was down 11 lbs since surgery, plus the 14 lbs I lost on the 2-week liquid diet, for a total of 25 lbs lost ????

Ok 29thers, we all should have had a follow-up by now. List stats. Pre op weight and how much down in how many days. SW 250.5; Pre-opW 242.5; Post-OpW 232. (9.5# in 1 wk since surgery and total of 18.5# in 21 day) The INCHES are what amaze me and I still can't "see" myself shrinking but others say they see I have lost some weight. How is everyone? Ups? Downs? Etc.

Ok 29thers, we all should have had a follow-up by now. List stats. Pre op weight and how much down in how many days. SW 250.5; Pre-opW 242.5; Post-OpW 232. (9.5# in 1 wk since surgery and total of 18.5# in 21 day) The INCHES are what amaze me and I still can't "see" myself shrinking but others say they see I have lost some weight. How is everyone? Ups? Downs? Etc.

@@queensleever05 I have only been allowed clear fluids and I was sleeved on Mon 12/29 but my Dr also makes his pts do the full 14 clear liquid pre op. I have to have 96 oz of Water, crystal light, gatorade, broth, clear type Soups & Jello. It was HARD to even get 30 oz my 1st day home but managed each and every day to get better. It was probably bc of the long ride home and I was exhausted. I go to my 1st follow up on Tues and he will probably add Protein Drinks and POSSIBLY yogurt or cottage/ricotta cheese or something maybe. Doing everything he says though. What are you getting to eat?

Today was so much better than yesterday. Got my fluids in and wasn't as exhausted. Still doing great as far as no pain, very little gas, no nausea, etc. Incisions are itching so I know that they are healing. Just keeping on keeping on. Hope all other 29thers are good as well. Remember, tomorrow will be better than today!

Today was so much better than yesterday. Got my fluids in and wasn't as exhausted. Still doing great as far as no pain, very little gas, no nausea, etc. Incisions are itching so I know that they are healing. Just keeping on keeping on. Hope all other 29thers are good as well. Remember, tomorrow will be better than today!

Sorry I haven't posted. My hands have hurt bc of drips. In surgery by 930 Min morn, in recovery by 1130 in room by 1245 and up peeing and walking at 130. Never had to have pain meds until after 3 hr ride home. It KILLED me. Everything has been good except I cant get the required 96 oz of liquid in per day. Today is day 1 and I have managed 37 so far. I will do what I can today and try harder tomorrow. I have rested a good bit today and made sure to get my walks in so I don't get blood clots. Not hungry at all. Been a great thing. No nasty side effects yet either. Keep a cold damp cloth around my neck to make sure I don't get any nauseausness. So far so food. Hope everyone is doing well! Great to be on the sleeved side! Just keep repeating each day what a fellow sleeved friend told me, "tomorrow will be better than today." She is 7 mos out and 86# down and eating whatever. Hey - we got this!
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Well yall, I'm ready! Hubby is out getting him some Breakfast (bc I made him) & then we will be headed to hosp by 7. Eeekkk! It's finally here! Hope everyone does well, will be praying for all my 29thers and will post as soon as possible.

At the hotel and settled in. Now to get a little rest and shower in the morning and on to the sleeved side!!!!! Ready ready! Good luck all 29thers! Everyone post as they can.

I am too tired to even be overly excited! We leave at 3 for the hotel and then be at hospital at 7 in morning! So ready for this. Seems like I have waited almost a year,..... a wait.....I HAVE! Ready to be on the sleeved side hopefully close to this time tomorrow!!!!!

I cheated tonight and planning to tomorrow. I will get right back on track Friday and I plan on doing all my shakes.

I ate tonight too. Just a piece of chicken and some green Beans

Yes the pre op is getting easier each day. Dr told me I could have a slice of turkey or something very little along in Protein form to chew. Had a Christmas party at work today and I had a VERY small slice of turkey. I FEEL AWFUL! I guess my system has adjusted to liquids so I'm just not even gonna try anymore. I'm good! Praying for everyone.

Day #3 and still going strong! Had my last dr visit yesterday and xray, bloodwork and ekg. All is great and he even told me if I would DO the 2 wks liquid that it won't hurt to have a slice of turkey on Christmas day! Hahaha but hey, it's something to look forward to! Actually the liquid diet is nowt really that big of a deal.
I'm the same that my hips. ankles, knees and feet already feel a tad better. I'm not dragging or tired, just simply drinking to feel satisfied instead of chewing to feel satisfied. So excited and ready for surgery! 7 am on the 29th can NOT come quick enough. (They have me 1st surgery sched!!!)

Today is day 1 of pre op clear liquid diet. Went well for the most part. Surgery is Dec 29th and can't wait! Anyone else out there on the same day?

This is my last week of food. Start my pre op liquids Mon for surgery on the 29. Only thing I am nervous about is waiting on ins approval (wondering how long it will take to hear back from BCBS) and then also pre op for 2 wks. Sooo ready for surgery and after bc you will HAVE to eat liquids, etc but this before stuff, with all the Christmas parties, ohhhh boyyyy. I GOT THIS! Yall send a prayer up for me that ins goes through and pre op diet won't be for nothing. Lol

Today is day 1 of pre op clear liquid diet. Went well for the most part. Surgery is Dec 29th and can't wait! Anyone else out there on the same day?

Today is day 1 of pre op clear liquid diet. Went well for the most part. Surgery is Dec 29th and can't wait! Anyone else out there on the same day?