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I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't get enough info on all of this. I am approved and should get an early September date yet this week. I am getting a RNY Bypass. I feel like I have watched every video, read every book and questioned every friend who has has this done. I'm so ready for the day to get here.

Wow I am self pay and struggled with spending that much on myself but never thought about it like that. Very good point and VERY eye opening.

Love this thread! I hope to have mine before surgery. My sister has one and loves it!

Good luck everyone!

I changed mine. I couldn't do it from the app. Go the the website and poke around in settings. If you can't find it message me and I will see if I can remember what I did.

I agree.... Hold your head high. This process is far from easy.

So happy for you!!! Keep us all posted.

Mine was similar. The 300 plus question test seemed rather odd. The questions were bizarre. It's been almost a week and I still know nothing about how it went.

$25,000

Congrats!!!!!! I have had the gas pain from a previous surgery and it can be just awful. The results will be well worth it though. Rest up ????

That appointment was hilarious! The man that did it was nice and the first part had some awesome information but the test..... Seriously questions like do you ever feel like someone else is controlling your mind? Do you feel like you are being followed? Are you fearful of the wind. I actually giggled a few times. I told my sister if I didn't pass that test then I must be a nut case. The lady who does the scheduling is out this week There was a test?! Hope you find out your dates a soon!Yes a test! It's was 320 questions at that!

That appointment was hilarious! The man that did it was nice and the first part had some awesome information but the test..... Seriously questions like do you ever feel like someone else is controlling your mind? Do you feel like you are being followed? Are you fearful of the wind. I actually giggled a few times. I told my sister if I didn't pass that test then I must be a nut case. The lady who does the scheduling is out this week

Congrats on the big day. I can't wait to hear all about it. May you have a smooth and speedy recovery.

I have a love/hate relationship with mine. No just kidding I do love it. The hate part comes from the fact that you can sync everything together so when you get into your Fitbit app it knows your current weight, which is a good thing .... I guess haha

I thought it was just me or my wifi connection. Haha

I feel like a knew a good bit about nutrition in general but this process has really made me look at things more closely, not just calories.

Hi there. I go for my psych evaluation and dietician appointments tomorrow. I spoke to the surgeons office today and they said I may have RNY bypass yet in August or if not September. I can't wait to have this amazing tool.

Lucky you! Does your doctor not require it? What type of surgery are you having?

Just bookmarked this website. Thanks!

Yeah $25,000 in Columbus. I wonder why it's so much higher in the Midwest?

Great information! Thank you everyone!

I am still pre-op but wanted some advice on meal prep. I admit I am not the best at planning ahead and I know this has to change. I am a drive thru junkie and known to have nothing but potato chips throughout the day. I would like to be prepared and start making changes now. What tips do you have for planning food/liquids? It seems like with the small portions it might make sense to plan a week or at least several days at a time? Do you use a form/spreadsheet? Looking forward to your advice from the other side of this adventure.

Congrats on kicking the diet pop habit. I am close to a week with no diet coke. Still having some headaches but I am confident I will never go back. I'm not a huge fan of flavored bottled water so I am still looking for water add ins. Do you have any you recommend that would also be good post op?

I'm right there with you. I gave up my diet cokes this week. I'm still having headaches. I hope to give up caffeine in another week. Then work on the sweet tooth. Surprisingly, I don't seem to be wanting as many sweets when I am not drinking diet coke. Hopefully this continues and isn't a temporary thing. Good luck!

This is a big fear of mine as well. Actually, this is the one thing my husband says he thinks I will struggle with the most. I gave up diet coke about a week ago (so very hard as I LOVED my diet cokes). Maybe it's all in my head but I don't feels the same kind of thirsty now that I am drinking tea or Water. I plan to switch to water only after the aspartame/diet coke withdrawal is over. I was afraid to give up caffeine at the same time. I didn't want to set myself up for failure. Did anyone try to practice not drinking with meals prior to surgery? I wondered if that would help. How soon prior to eating have you been told you will need to stop drinking? It seems like it is one of those things that vary by doctor.