brandy25

I finally got my surgery date! December 30th

Thank you. I'm very happy that I found this online support group. Everyone has been great.

Thank you. I'm very happy that I found this online support group. Everyone has been great.

Congratulations Brandy - new year, new you! 2016 is going to be awesome!

Thank you. I'm very happy that I found this online support group. Everyone has been great.

I would recommend getting the Protein bouillon and hot chocolate from the Bariatric Pal Store. They come in packets, usually 7 to a box, and they only need 8 ounces of hot Water to dissolve in. Plus, they are healthy and have at least 15g of Protein per pack. I always have a couple packets with me just in case. the beef is the best bouillon flavor and the raspberry hot chocolate is sooo good.

Congrats Brandy25.. I wish I could give advice also but I have a thread going now because some surgeons don't require a preop diet. I know my nutritionist had advised I get use to Protein Drinks, Water, broth, and such but never a strict diet . maybe I'm speaking to soon. I have preop appt on the 7th for surgery on 18th and maybe I'll be told about the diet then. Its like my brain has a bajillion things going on since I scheduled my date.. Ugh !!

I just got word today that my insurance company approved my surgery! I guess my insurance company is notorious for denying so I'm super relived. Now I am waiting to hear from scheduling to find out when I will finally be going under the knife. It's been a long road getting here and I know there's more to come but I'm happy that I'm now closer to my goal. Now I need to prepare for the special pre-surgery diet. My doc requires a high Protein, low carb diet two weeks before had and liquid diet three days prior to surgery. Anyone have any advice about how I should prepare? Thank you!

Thank you ladies. Glad to be here

Welcome brandy25! I like this group. It's a great place for asking questions and learning new information and getting support.

Hi There,
I'm new to this site and am very excited that I've found this outlet. I live in a remote part of Alaska and do not have access to regular support group meetings. Online is the only option I have at this time. I would love it if someone in my area started a support group and would really like to connect with people in my area of the world. I have just completed my final test and am waiting for my surgeon to submit my claim to insurance. This has all been quite the process. I live about 6 hours away from my surgeon and had to go through a six months of tests and appointments. I am very excited to be so close and cannot wait until I can finally take the leap. If anyone has any advice or suggestions, please feel free to do so. Thank you!
Brandy