Msnicnic

I'd love to buddy up! My date is January 13. I'm doing this 2 week Optifast liquid diet now. The shakes are not bad but I have cravings for any and everything I would never have eaten before..LOL. How have the holidays been for you all?

Thank you so much @@sweeteyes504 that's some valuable information right there. I already have my list for things like I may need like Gasx. It's good to hear that you are doing better. Thanks again and Happy Holidays to ya!

Congrats @sweeteyes104. How are you feeling?

Thanks ladies. During my 6 month process I put on between 20 -30 lbs so the dr had me loose 10 lbs in 3 weeks. He didn't put me on a diet, I think it was more of a test to see if I was really serious. At first I felt insulted because he knew my meds had been changed and they were weight gainers but I said ok I'm going to show this man. I reduced my caloric intake and lost 11. I guess getting the Protein requirements in will be the hardest, but I have my before and after shakes stacked and ready to drink.

First of all Happy Holidays everyone. Now on to business..lol. Since my 2 week diet starts on Dec 29, I've been trying to moderately eat some of my favorite foods. The funny part about it is that my stomach is not cooperating. I've been watching what I eat for so long for the doctor and now it seems like eating and even talking about some foods make me nauseous. Don't know why, but thought I share my failed plan. Count down under way!!

Congrats...me too

I'm having mine in my state.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to the post op period too.

Do I have any surgery partners for that day??

Thanks so much. Merry Christmas to you both.

I'll be sure to add you...you can follow find me as @Mrsdrez . Thanks for the thread.

It's nice to hear everyone's story. I received my approval today and I will know my date on Friday. They also told me to be ready to start my 2 week liquid diet on Friday. I am so ready for this. I too had to do the 6 month nutrition classes, didn't want to but I knew it was protocol. Anyway I'll keep you all posted on the happening......I'm in NC.

Yes...I am so ready for this, thanks.

Approved!!! So happy I could jump up and down. She said I should know my date on this Friday....YIPPEE

Congrats hun. I know you two are so excited. I anxiously await my call.....

Thanks hun....I feel the good vibes.

Thanks. You all are already making feel so welcomed. I have an appt on 19th for my last physical and hopefully my approval will be in by then so I can get my date. All other requirements have been met.

Thanks hun ????

They make me want Hershey's, but I will not give in!

Thank you. I have Medicare. Hopefully it won't take too long.

Thanks Elode.

Hello everyone. I'm waiting on my insurance approval. Paperwork was submitted 1 day ago, so now the anxiety has kicked up a notch. It's been an interesting process and I plan on being active and sharing what I can.