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No side effects here

I didn't realize that happened during pre op diet. Good to know!!

Enjoy it while it lasts. After surgery you will have the opposite problem.

Missouri! We're state neighbors!

Hey all,
I'm hoping for a September date. I've been jumping through the hoops (Cigna) and trying desperately to stick to the 2-shakes-3-oz-of-protein meal plan my dietician has me on. Is there a trick to making a tiny meal last 20 minutes? I'm really struggling with that.
Oh, and Twin Cities, here, by way of Houston, Salt Lake, and Spokane.

Was just approved for September 14th, I have health first so I had to do 6 months. I did not have the five year weight history so my doctor just put that I have been overweight for over 10 years, hope this helps!

Missouri! We're state neighbors!

Me, too! Sleeve buddies!

September 14th for me!

My surgery date is Sept 14th with Dr slayden at St lukes south! I live quite a ways from kc but I'm out there regularly.

September 14th for me!

September 14th for me!

September 14th for me!

I know there are a TON of posts like this but....I wanted to make mine a little different. I'm trying to pick things up every once in a while so I'm not left with this huge shopping trip right before surgery.
First, I'm required to do a 2 week low carb high Protein diet. 2 meals a day and 2/3 shakes a day (sorry can't remember if it's 3 or not). If you did a diet like this, what did you actually eat compared to what you bought to eat?
Also, the day before surgery I have to drink two bottles of Isopure. What are your favorite and least favorite flavors?
Third. What did you REALLY need at the hospital? I'm an over packer and I don't want to bring much of anything haha. That's my goal anyway.
Last but not least. Post op diet for the first few weeks. What did you try? What did you like, what don't you like now? Things I should try? I'm going to try really hard not to buy anything that got me to where I am now. I've seen some lists and I'm super surprised at some of the items that were consumed and (I assume) were doctor approved. The goal is as clean as I can be during the soft stage.
Thank you for any responses!

This sucks! The waiting game is over rated. I even called my insurance to inquire about my surgery approval, they were no help. They acted like I was crazy. How long did you wait for a call back??

ask for there pre certification departments number

My paperwork was submitted last Thursday and I got a call from insurance with approval today! I started calling them Monday daily asking for a status update. I was totally shocked that that it was so fast. They answered my call quickly and I always got a polite response. The lady that called me even said she was I aware I called several times to check in so she wanted to make sure she called me as soon as the determination was made. Certainly never had this experience with insurance before! Good luck! Waiting is certainly the worst part.

Agree with you, there's nothing worse! After finishing my requirements it took a couple of weeks before getting my approval, and then a couple more weeks to get my date. Got my date at the end of June and then had to wait another month for surgery, which is next week. It's enough to drive you crazy.
Hope you hear soon! Good luck!

This sucks! The waiting game is over rated. I even called my insurance to inquire about my surgery approval, they were no help. They acted like I was crazy. How long did you wait for a call back??

Very true haha. And today was MISERABLE!

It looks like you are in Missouri, as hot and as humid as it has been, everyone is fluctuating with Water weight. What do they expect in 90+ degree heat with 70-80% humidity.

Not yet. My last class is next week (my dr requires 4 or 7 even if insurance requires 3 or 6). And then hopefully it'll be quick from there. Where in sw mo?

I just had the sleeve in overland park... I pretty much live by atchison ks but on the missouri side the town is rushville

I'm from SW Missouri. I haven't chosen a dr yet; not going to be sleeved until December or January. Do you have a surgery date yet?

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