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My insurance required 6 months of medically supervised weight loss, psychiatric clearance, cardiac clearance, pulmonary clearance, sleep study, egd, plus 6 months of food and exercise logs demonstrating at least 80% compliance. It's been rough but I am so close to the end! (My surgeon also required a drug and nicotine screening, almost forgot about that one.) My surgeon's office won't schedule you for surgery or even give you an idea on dates until they get insurance approval back. Once I get insurance approval I have to go in for another pre-op class (already had a 4 hour long one at the beginning of the process) then 2 week liquid only diet prior to surgery.
I'm still waiting on the results from my sleep study. If I do have apnea and they say i need a CPAP I'll have to go in for another night in the hospital so they can figure out my settings, etc. Other than that, I have these 2 nut. appts and then the nail chewing waiting begins. I'm glad you made this topic, it seems so many people have already had their surgery or are having it in the next few weeks it's nice to connect with others who are still a bit further out

@@betterme38 My birthday is on the 12th!!! Going to see Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood tomorrow night (the 8th). Gonna have to stay away from the beer!

@@betterme38 My birthday is on the 12th!!! Going to see Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood tomorrow night (the 8th). Gonna have to stay away from the beer!

Same here. They put in the iv, took me back and I literally woke up as they were wheeling me into recovery. They gave me some insulin because my sugar was up (nothing new here) and then I got dressed and left 45 minutes later. I did take the day off work as they advise you to not drive that day since you've had some sedation, so I went home and took a nap before the kids got home from school.

@@betterme38 My birthday is on the 12th!!! Going to see Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood tomorrow night (the 8th). Gonna have to stay away from the beer!

So I either ended up with a stomach bug or ate some bad shellfish... not sure which, but I lost 6 pounds in the past 2 days. Of course I've only been able to hold down Clear liquids. Let's hope I keep it off... nut. appt #5 is April 18th

@@betterme38 My birthday is on the 12th!!! Going to see Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood tomorrow night (the 8th). Gonna have to stay away from the beer!

@@betterme38 My birthday is on the 12th!!! Going to see Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood tomorrow night (the 8th). Gonna have to stay away from the beer!

So I either ended up with a stomach bug or ate some bad shellfish... not sure which, but I lost 6 pounds in the past 2 days. Of course I've only been able to hold down Clear liquids. Let's hope I keep it off... nut. appt #5 is April 18th

Just got the call from the sleep center. I've been officially diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Spending another night in the hospital April 26th so they can get my settings for the cpap all figured out. Kind of bummed, but just another co-morbidity to add to the list. And from what I hear I'll get a much better night's sleep and feel a lot better, fewer headaches, etc. I just keep repeating "just another hoop... just another hoop."

@@alwest68 Exactly! It's all based on your individual insurance as well as what your doctor wants. My surgeon tested for nicotine the day of our first class. On my insurance I didn't have to lose any certain amount or percentage, but instead I had to do 6 months of supervised weight loss with the nutritionist or physician as well as keeping a food AND exercise log for the entire 6 months. That log has to show at least 80% compliance with good eating habits and exercising. They also require me to continue that log all the way up until my surgery date and can request it at any time. I understand the why... but it's still a little unnerving! My surgeon requires 2 week pre-op diet of liquid only. 5-6 HMR shakes per day (which have to be purchased through them), unlimited sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles and a limited amount of low sodium broth plus Water, Water and more water. The last 2 days are Clear liquids only.
I've been doing a Protein shake for Breakfast and one for lunch most days, with some veggies, or a piece of babybel or laughing cow cheese for a snack, then a light dinner. I normally use Muscle Milk because they have some awesome flavors, but powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup Protein is my lunch time saver. I get so sick of sweet sometimes! Did you all know you can order a sampler from Unjury? It has 2 unflavored, 2 chicken Soup, 2 vanilla, 2 chocolate and 2 strawberry plus a little rubbermaid shaker and a thermometer (for the warm chicken soup one). My surgeon has encouraged us to try different Protein Shakes pre-op so we can decide what we might like after surgery. Have any of you found a protein you absolutely love?

Thanks!! You're so close! The feeling you'll have after your last appointment will be amazing! I was so relieved and felt so positive!
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I hope so, it will be amazing or I will go more nuts waiting on the approval lol
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My last dietician appt is June 7, I'm hoping that my insurance approval doesn't take too long, I'm really hoping to have surgery late June, early July.

Hello! I'm new here, but I'm due to have my surgery in June or July. They haven't given me a date yet. I was a social smoker, so I had to sign a 6 month Nicotine-free contract; everyone seems to be counting that 6 months differently though. I have monthly appointments with my physical therapist and my nutritionist. I had to take a couple of Nutrition classes, and will have one more the month before my surgery.
I enjoy reading everyone's comments, and it's nice to find a group that is having surgery at the same time!

My insurance required 6 months of medically supervised weight loss, psychiatric clearance, cardiac clearance, pulmonary clearance, sleep study, egd, plus 6 months of food and exercise logs demonstrating at least 80% compliance. It's been rough but I am so close to the end! (My surgeon also required a drug and nicotine screening, almost forgot about that one.) My surgeon's office won't schedule you for surgery or even give you an idea on dates until they get insurance approval back. Once I get insurance approval I have to go in for another pre-op class (already had a 4 hour long one at the beginning of the process) then 2 week liquid only diet prior to surgery.
I'm still waiting on the results from my sleep study. If I do have apnea and they say i need a CPAP I'll have to go in for another night in the hospital so they can figure out my settings, etc. Other than that, I have these 2 nut. appts and then the nail chewing waiting begins. I'm glad you made this topic, it seems so many people have already had their surgery or are having it in the next few weeks it's nice to connect with others who are still a bit further out

@@OKCPirate I've actually never tried stevia, I'll have to check it out! Splenda is just what I've used for years.

This is my last big hurdle. I'm an avid diet soda drinker (yes, I know they're horrible for you but caffeine makes me a better person, darnit!). I was caffeine free all day yesterday per the order of my pulmonologist for my sleep study and my head hurt so bad last night and this morning I literally cried in the shower because my head was pounding. I still have a little while till surgery (hoping for a late May or June date) so I think I'm going to begin by transitioning from soda to tea (either unsweetened or with a little splenda). Once i'm off the soda train I'm going to start replacing with Water. My goal is by May 1 to be caffeine free. I quit smoking 18 months ago and I know if I can do that, I can do anything!

This is my last big hurdle. I'm an avid diet soda drinker (yes, I know they're horrible for you but caffeine makes me a better person, darnit!). I was caffeine free all day yesterday per the order of my pulmonologist for my sleep study and my head hurt so bad last night and this morning I literally cried in the shower because my head was pounding. I still have a little while till surgery (hoping for a late May or June date) so I think I'm going to begin by transitioning from soda to tea (either unsweetened or with a little splenda). Once i'm off the soda train I'm going to start replacing with Water. My goal is by May 1 to be caffeine free. I quit smoking 18 months ago and I know if I can do that, I can do anything!

Congrats! I started back in October with my seminar. May is my last nut. visit, hoping for a June surgery date. Then I'll be happy dancing right along with you!

Just a quick update: 3 more nut. appointments to go, got my cardiac clearance and pulmonary clearance. Had my EGD and all the other tests were passed with flying colors. My sleep study is March 30th and that's it! What seemed so insurmountable a few weeks ago is flying by.
I have kicked up my walking, getting in 8-10k steps a day and got my self a fitbit as a reward for really really trying to stay active, it makes me feel even more accountable.
Registered for my first 5k fun run (walk) Memorial Day weekend, which will still be pre-surgery but I'm excited because I know I can do this!
I'l be submitted to insurance in May and hoping for a June surgery!

After what seemed to be a long wait for the first of the year for my new insurance to kick in, I had my intake appointment yesterday with my surgeon. I've gotten his okay for surgery, my psych clearance, blood work, dietitian class, and class with the nurse along with my chest x-ray yesterday. My insurance requires a LOT of things, but it seems like everything is moving so quickly! 1 week from today I have the Echo done on my heart as well as my pulmonary function test and drug and nicotine screening. March 3rd is my EGD, and March 9th are my pulmonologist and cardiologist appointments. The pulmonologist will schedule my sleep study and then that's it! Just waiting on my last 2 months of physician supervised weight loss information to be put in and then off to the insurance company we go! Fingers crossed and all that jazz!

Just a quick update: 3 more nut. appointments to go, got my cardiac clearance and pulmonary clearance. Had my EGD and all the other tests were passed with flying colors. My sleep study is March 30th and that's it! What seemed so insurmountable a few weeks ago is flying by.
I have kicked up my walking, getting in 8-10k steps a day and got my self a fitbit as a reward for really really trying to stay active, it makes me feel even more accountable.
Registered for my first 5k fun run (walk) Memorial Day weekend, which will still be pre-surgery but I'm excited because I know I can do this!
I'l be submitted to insurance in May and hoping for a June surgery!

After what seemed to be a long wait for the first of the year for my new insurance to kick in, I had my intake appointment yesterday with my surgeon. I've gotten his okay for surgery, my psych clearance, blood work, dietitian class, and class with the nurse along with my chest x-ray yesterday. My insurance requires a LOT of things, but it seems like everything is moving so quickly! 1 week from today I have the Echo done on my heart as well as my pulmonary function test and drug and nicotine screening. March 3rd is my EGD, and March 9th are my pulmonologist and cardiologist appointments. The pulmonologist will schedule my sleep study and then that's it! Just waiting on my last 2 months of physician supervised weight loss information to be put in and then off to the insurance company we go! Fingers crossed and all that jazz!

unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein has been my savior. I can only do so much of the sweet... blech. I have also started mixing in PB2 into my banana, strawberry and vanilla shakes for some different flavor. It's powered Peanut Butter and it's AMAZING. It comes in regular and chocolate, my surgeon's office even sells it, but I was able to find it $2 cheaper at the grocery store!