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You can do it ????

Costco has the above protein powder on sale. Is this a good protein powder for pre/post op? I plan on doing 2 shakes and a low cal meal the week of 10/12. I have surgery 10/19. Can I use it post op? Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks so much for the response

Glad to know I'm not alone, sorry you had to wait a year too!

I think I'm a little more emotional too. It's like the surgery is always in the back of my mind.

I also am scheduled for 10/19!!!! VA here.

I thought I was a loner!!!!! Thanks for letting me know someone else survived the 12 month program!!!

So glad to know I'm not alone! Hoping once I get the surgery and join the losers bench it may pick up!

I graduate tomorrow from my program with BCBS and my insurance request will be submitted. I'll flip a lid if I'm denied. I've waiting 12months, plus a day. I've done everything they've asked. I still qualify by their terms. If I'm denied---it won't be pretty. Praying your friend can get answers. That's crazy she's done her part for a year and they said no. My program was through BCBS with MyActiveHealth. I couldn't just have 12 months of MD visits. She needs to ask for her member handbook and find out exactly what was required. Did she have to use "their" people for the 12 month program maybe verses her MD?

I am working on the 12 month BCBS program. Did she do the once a month phone call with her coach?

I'm about to graduate from my 12 month (plus a day) insurance program. I never thought it would get here.

Following/saving for next month ????

I was told I needed to be off the phentermine for 2 weeks. Every surgeon is different. Definitely check on that with your md.

I'm planning on taking 10 days off work. I'm a teacher. I worry about being exhausted!

Help! I know I shouldn't, but I am... So some of you are aware that I have a 12 month insurance program. During this time I've lost 40lbs. I graduate on September 30th and have a surgery date of October 19th!!! With that said, I know I shouldn't have food funerals, but now that I'm a month away I find myself saying...I want to make sure I have X before my surgery! I monitor my weight and I'm not gaining. I am definitely not eat as large of portions, but I need help changing my mind set! I know I'm not saying goodbye to smoked BBQ and grilled chicken wings for forever...

I think this is more what I meant; however, it is paired with some mixed emotions about missing food for a time.

What a beautiful memory!!!! Thank you for sharing it. Thoughts and prayers for you both.

I'm worried about thanksgiving too! Lol

I've given up fries too!!!!! Good luck on your journey.

Thanks Maggie!

I think maybe my title is slightly wrong and midleading! I'm not binge eating or over eating at any meal. It's more feeling slightly sad about missing food and very meticulous planning my meals before surgery. I'm not over indulging on anything, I'm still counting calories, and making sure I eat high protein. I guess it's the reality I'm having surgery next month. My YEAR long insurance requirement made it hard to think this day would ever come & now I'm soooo close. I'm dealing with a lot of mixed emotions. Thanks for all the feedback.

Thanks for your encouragement. Keep me posted on your surgery! We can be buddies!!!

Thanks for the encouragement!

Amazing! Congrats