queencity

My insurance did not require weight loss but my NUT did ask me to lose any weight i could so in 3 months i lost 9 pounds.

I am having my sleeve done tomorrow and I am struggling with the clear liquid diet already and it's only 8:50 in the morning. I am so nervous and excited at the same time. Hoping everything goes well.

lucky you! One more day and i have 12 more to go . I would try to distract myself maybe go to the mall and look at the clothes that you will want to wear once you are at your goal weight, or read a book. Good luck on your surgery tomorrow

My starting weight was 270. Lowest. 188. Now 214. Can't seem to get past this weight. Need to completely re-start and remember how to work this. No support in my area whatsoever and I know I need some to succeed in this journey.

I would just do my best to go back down to at least 190 and then try to maintain that weight. I know its hard and when i have surgery and get to my lowest weight the battle is to maintain that weight for like forever ????. I wish you luck !

• @queencity, where are you having surgery? Who is your surgeon?My surgery is 11/09 at CMC--Mercy with Dr Kuwada from Carolina Weight Management.

I don't have a time yet.I'll get that when I meet with surgeon on the 29th! I start my preop 14 day liquid diet on Monday. I'm also having endoscopy on Monday morning (10/26) at CMC-Mercy , bone density and nutrition counseling on the 27th. THIS IS GETTING REAL really fast!!! I just got the call that I was approved for surgery and giving me a surgery date on Friday (10/23) morning!!!!

I meet my surgeon on Nov. 4 before my surgery that monday. Please let me know if there is anything important that we need to know.

My surgery date is Nov 9th. Yesturday was the first day of liquid diet and it was easy peasy. I feel like i am too excited to be complaining of being hungry. But you never know, i may lose my mind in the next few days since ny NUT said that first 2-3 days are the worse.

argh, I don;t know how to edit all the mistakes I've just noticed in my typing...

Lol it's ok, we know what you mean

For my last meal i ate healthy not sure why but i just wanted to eat something good but healthy. I cooked chicken with green salsa and pinto Beans with a glass of milk.

I had my consultation June 26 and approved for surgery Oct 16. So i would say that is 3 months a half. My surgery is scheduled for Nov 9th.

@@mokt my father has been very supportive! He knows that its something that I really want to do! ????My mother hasn't been as supportive as in would like so as I approach my date of surgery I haven't been keeping her in the loop ???? my boyfriend knows and I don't plan in telling anyone. I totally agree with the no negative vibes! ???????????????? All of my coworkers no and they have been encouraging me along the way so that helps a lot too!

My surgery local. Which is good! I don't wanna travel anywhere! ????????

@@queencity we should definitely keep in touch! All support is welcomed ???? positive vibes only ????

Yes, most definitely keep in touch. I will let you know how my surgery went and also how i am doing with my preop liquid diet. I know most people would have a food funeral but i chose to eat a delicious but healthy dinner .

I'm having my surgery on Nov. 9th as well I'm in Jersey. Good luck to you. I'm really nervous about starting my preop. diet Monday. I have to drink 2- 3 shakes and one small meal.

My surgery is also on the 9th, i also drink 2-3 Protein Drinks and was told to have a cup of homemade chicken broth (which i am cooking now for the entire week) or cream of chicken or mushroom. We both start tomorrow

I have bcbsnc which does not require a 3 or 6 month diet. But the NUT does have to clear you for surgery after you do everything she ask which may include to lose some weight. After my request for surgery was recieved by bcbsnv they approved within 3 days.

• @queencity, where are you having surgery? Who is your surgeon?My surgery is 11/09 at CMC--Mercy with Dr Kuwada from Carolina Weight Management.

I am here in Charlotte, my surgeon is dr. Vollianger ( southeast bariatrics) with novant health. What time is your surgery? Mine is at 10 am?

. Only my husband and my sister know that I am doing this. My children don't know yet that I am having surgery. I decided not to tell my other siblings and my parents as I know they would be unsupportive about this and cast judgment and I don't need that right now. I need only positive energy! how have your family and friends been about it? Have they been supportive if you told them?

Do you guys have to travel for your surgery or is it in your home area?

I will be travelling for my surgery and it is in Montreal. my sister is actually flying up from Raleigh NC to be with me. She is fantastically supportive which has been very helpful!

My mother, sister, and dad were all begging me to look into surgery. I am scared of needles which is one of the reasons i couldnt think about surgery (literally hate needles). But i looked into it and told my mom i am choosing to have surgery and out of the blue she told me my dad and sister talked it out and decided to pay for the surgery so i wont have to get a loan and stress about surgery and paying back the loan. They cant wait until i have surgery.

Hey @@all4him and @@aprilarnetta!

That would be great to support one another and go through this together as our surgeries are so close. I plan on starting a preop diet next Tuesday. Have you guys already started or are you starting 2 weeks before surgery?

Where are you guys having your surgery?

I am so excited for my new beginning!!!

@mkot @@Mom26 My surgery is going to be in charlotte, nc. I start my liquid diet on Tuesday! Im super excited!!!! I cant wait, and I would love to keep in touch with you guys, we can do this together!!!! :-)

I also live in Charlotte, NC and will have surgery Nov. 9th. We should keep in touch !

Hi there,

I just got a surgery date of November 10th. I am very excited but nervous as well. Was wondering if anyone else was having surgery on or around that date? Maybe we could support each other through the pre op diet and the rest of this journey?

Cheers!

I will be having surgery Nov 9th, i would love to support each other thru this journey

Maybe my stomach will shrink with less food. I think your right that it will get easier after first few days. My doctor wants me to start pre op diet 11/16. I think I will start 11/1 to have more adjustment time and lose more before surgery. I am 20 lbs up from when I got approved for surgery.....I need to get scale moving the other direction! When is your surgery queen?

My surgery is Nov 9 on my sons birthday but due to payroll purposes i chose that date

I am in NC, my surgery is at 10 am. Good luck

you too! Hopefully we'll both post from our rooms after surgery with a great report.

Sure will

Hi, I'm new. I am having surgery on November 19th and I'm scared to death!!! Scared about the surgery and all of the changes. Glad to find this group!

P.S. - my doctor didn't mention a pre-op diet. Anyone else not having to do one?

Jen

Normally people who selfpay dont requiere preop diet. I didnt require one but i will be going thru bcbsnc.

My surgery date is Nov 9th. I am currently on a pre op diet, but I don't have to do a liquid diet.

i also have surgery Nov 9th

yay! Are you excited?

Yes I am, how about you?;

I am in NC, my surgery is at 10 am. Good luck ????

My surgery date is Nov 9th. I am currently on a pre op diet, but I don't have to do a liquid diet.< /p>

i also have surgery Nov 9th

Nov 9th here

Yessss! My surgery is Nov. 9th in a little more than 2 weeks also, Nov. 9th is my sons birthday . But due to payroll i chose that date. The surgeons office told me since i have a low bmi i only need to do Clear Liquids 10 days but i am choosing to do the 14 days. Wish me luck !

When i went to my initial consultation i was told if i miss more than one appointment they could drop me. I would understand why, i had to wait 6 weeks for initial consultation and almost 2 months for another appointment i cant remember. Try not to forget because a lot of people would have wanted to go to that appointment and the surgeons office see it as a lost of revenue.

I also had it, i was prescribed the 14 day antibiotic. And after i finished taking it i had to the en wait another 2 weeks to do more bloodwork to make sure it was gone. The antibiotics gave me very bad cramps but just got news i got approved for surgery this past friday. ☺