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I think it took me a good 2 weeks to hit 60gms protein & 64ounce fluids. Just keep trying to do better each day. I never had any gas pain. If she's not experiencing any, it may not happen to her. Not everyone gets it. I never had gas pain as well. It's different for every patient.

I bought a robe, slippers, extra underwear, pads and tampons (was on my cycle), iPad, phone, Chargers, toothbrush and toothpaste. My family was able to be with me in the pre-op room and prayed with before they took me back for surgery. They were in my room soon after I got there from recovery. I stayed 2 nights, had a hard time keeping my liquids down the first night. I got crochet braids, so I wouldn't have to fuss with my hair and wore my scarf at night :-) I was prescribed OxyContin and stop taking it two days after I got home.

I'm not sure if I'm doing this right. I just signed up on this site. My pre-op is 7 days full liquids. But I'm not real sure if I know what that's supposed to mean. There were no discussions about calories or carbs. My post op is much less restrictive: 3 days clear liquids, 9 days of full liquids, 7 days of puree/soft and then "as tolerated" after 21 days. I think all surgeons are different. I'm currently on the pre-op low carb diet for 2 weeks. My surgery is the 19th. I have noticed that my post op is a bit stricter than most, but I will follow his instructions.

My doctor requires a low carb diet of 20 carbs a day. Does anyone else's surgeon require this? Also my post op is: 2 weeks clear liquids Week 3-4 full liquid Week 5-6 purée / soft Week 7 soft Week 8 start healthy diet

My doctor requires a low carb diet of 20 carbs a day. Does anyone else's surgeon require this? Also my post op is: 2 weeks Clear liquids Week 3-4 full liquid Week 5-6 purée / soft Week 7 soft Week 8 start healthy diet

Thank you! My name is Alisa, I will have a yellow shirt on in my profile pic as I send the request :-)Hi Alisa, would you add me as well? My surgery is 8/20. Beth Kirsch, Philadelphia, PA. Thanks!!!! Hey Beth, I will send you a friend request and then add you

Thanks Taz! I just sent a request

Thank you! My name is Alisa, I will have a yellow shirt on in my profile pic as I send the request :-)

Do you know of any other secret Facebook groups? I've only told a few friends and family that I'm having this procedure and would love to join a FB group for additional support

It's great to have the support! Are these secret groups on Facebook?

August 19th! WooHoo!

My surgery is August 19th ????????????

The time will fly by!

Thanks! It was fairly easy once I got started. I visited my surgeon once a month for 6 months so that they could monitor my weight and check my diet. I was required to visit the psychologist once per my insurance and my surgeon required 3 visits with the nutritionist. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. It's getting closer!

I have an appointment for my first consult with Dr. Macik this coming Thursday. Is the six months an insurance requirement, or is six months if you self-pay too? It's my insurance requirements. Hope it all works out for you!

I will have someone with my for a week. Prayfully I will be able to drive after this time.

Just got my approval on Tuesday and my surgery date is August 19th. Looking forward to the possibilities!!

Hi there, how are you doing post op?

That's awesome and inspirational! I'm 5'9 and 310 so we have a similar starting point. Are you exercising as well?

I finished up my 6 month supervised diet and a psych evaluation required by my insurance, plus the 3 nutritional visits required by my surgeon. Now I'm in the 2 week waiting zone for insurance approval. I'm going through the process with Optum Health Bariatric program through United Healthcare. Has anyone else been through this process with UHC? If so, was it a full two weeks? Any other info you have would be great! I'm penciled in for a August 12 surgery date, dependent upon insurance approval.

Awesome! I forgot to update that I also received approval Tuesday and my surgery is scheduled for August 19th!! Yay!

Yes and I think it's the best option since you will have nurse guide you through the process and make sure that you are meeting all the requirements. She will also check back with you over the 6 months to make sure your going in the right direction Congratulations had my surgery the same day last year. Good luck on your journey That's awesome! How has your process gone?

Finally got my approval today and my Surgery date (August 19th)!!!! WooHoo!!!!

Yes let's please encourage each other. Let me know the outcome of your approval as well as your surgery. Thanks!

I wish the same for you Karlnjax! Looking forward to the transformation.