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Who does this ? Who destroys a humans hopes and dreams after 6 months of preop, copays, expenses for tests, gas, time, ect.. ect.. I had 6 weeks of my work schedule removed that I now have to get back, I have inconvenience coming out of my ears for family, pets, all this money spent on shakes, $2500 cash copay made last week, and I'm so pissed I just don't know what to do !!! My eyes are so swollen from tears.. My insurance co. Stated I have controlled blood pressure and my bmi is only 37.5.. Now to be approved you need a bmi of 37 and only ONE OF THE FOLLOWING . high bp, diabetes, cholesterol. I'm just so lost, confused, sad, angry, depressed, and ooohhh so pissed !!! Do they not tell you BEFORE going through all the necessities ? Its not cheap !! I will be calling tomorrow to follow an appeal for sure !!!! I pray nobody goes through this. I shouted it to the world because I was so happy and now I'm just a huge, fat , unhealthy disappointment to everyone and myself !!!!

Congrats !! I've lost 8lbs in my first four of eight day preop diet.. Looks like we are on the right path. Good luck ????

If you like Yoohoos, you might be pleasantly surprised when you try premier Protein. Just saying.Premier Protein IS EXCELLENT !!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH.. 30G OF PROTEIN !!! TASTES DELICIOUS ????

I get headaches as well and now I have to stop taking Excedrin migraine . I guess an ice pack will have to do.. Its the second best thing ????

I'm sitting here at this very moment planning my eight day preop and tears are flowing. I'm going through so many different emotions . Is this normal ? I have 10 days to go before my surgery . I'm happy, sad, excited, depressed, crying, smiling..it's like every damn hour is a different feeling. I guess after months and months of planning, when it gets right down to it I can't believe this is really happening..

welcome ???? the feelings are mutual.. It is a great group..lots of info ..gd luck on your journey..

. I'm sorry, but I don't even know how to respond to this but feel like I must. Are you serious? This is the most demeaning thing I have ever read on this forum.your awesome.. I just didn't know how to respond and that comment really struck me hard !! I mean I didn't say I was going to pig out, I just asked if I should feel bad that I wanted to. Oh well, thank you for bringing the words out of my mouth..

Brandy25 today was the day . I will be starting an 8 day liquid protein diet to shrink the liver..kinda excited to see where it puts me at weigh in by the 18th.

Really ????????????

Thanks for the comments ????. I'm looking for a nice Chinese buffet, maybe a cheeseburger with bacon, and a nice dessert.. I appreciate the " secret" that's sweet to know..I'm sure going to miss my pasta ????..not much of a soda drinker but I've become sooooo addicted to yoohoos. I can clean a 12 pack in 2 days.. Again, glad to know in moderation I can one day enjoy them again . I guess with my big day coming ,I'm feeling like I'm never ever going to be able to enjoy some foods again.. Woooooosssaaaahhhhhh. I'll try to relax ????

So I start preop diet in three days .. Should I feel bad that I want to eat everything I will be missing or should I be a good girl and maintain ?? How many of you pigged out prior to surgery ? I'm sorry , my NUT calls it grazing ????

Just had my preop and YES it is necessary for the liquid preop.. And here I thought I was getting away with npo after midnight.. Lol. I start in 3 more days . getting nervous and excited.

I hate to start another thread about this but does anyone going through Duke have to do a liquid diet 2 weeks preop ??

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 !!

If some surgeons don't require it then how bad could it be if u did cheat a little ? Does it depend on liver enzymes or do they just want ur liver shrunk for surgery ?