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My nutritionist said that caffeine needs to be decaffeinated until cleared for full caffein due to it being a diuretic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh and I cannot wait to SHOP!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just bought the cups! Found them easily!!! Yay! Thanks for the idea!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Vitamin Water zero (lemon!) when in a pinch Unsweetened green tea at Starbucks Sweet leaf sweeteners in my purse make all beverages better Lemon, grapefruit, lime, or orange oil in iced water with sweet leaf Cucumber slices in water is amazing too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My preop will be 5 shakes a day OR 4 shakes and 1 broth/protein drink with 64-128 Ozs. of Water I may not like it as well as you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@tlyons72 I have met my deductible this year (this week in fact!) so I will only have to pay around $300 to the surgeon as long as surgery is approved by AETNA. I will make sure they approve it by doing anything they request as I've done so far. I'm blessed. Many have to take out loans to pay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Steviefan1 @@endless80 @@playlikeworldchamps @@VSGAnn2014 @@butterfyeffect @@BeagleLover @@swimbikerun @KristinaRnY Y'all are inspiring! I thought I was going to read a current thread on goals and started on page one with everyone of you showing remarkable success. Love the comment about bras! My goodness - toast made me smile. Husband/wife affections made me blush. All seem realistic and better yet realized by y'all. Thank you for the motivation!

@@Clementine Sky It is good to know that they work for you and even better to have options!

@@Kindle Thank you Kindle for speaking up. I have believed for a long time that if you have to have something sweet, it needs to be the real thing. If not for becoming sick repeatedly over the past couple of years, I could do it on my own. But when allergies put me in bed for 16-18 hours a day weight loss is halted and survival is the goal. Artificial sweeteners made things worse by inspiring migraines. If I have to have something sweet, then it is most likely going to be a piece of fruit or Sweet Leaf sweetened tea. I cannot say enough about Sweet Leaf. it is amazing.

@@Amurillo04 I called the insurance company and they said that they have complete paperwork and will give me an answer by the end of next week. This is much sooner than originally communicated. Progress is perceived whether or not it is actual. I feel better.

Remember there are only a few true stevia products out there. Sweet leaf is an example. Trivia and nuvia are chemically altered and have other things added. I find the sugar free syrups disappointing. But I've also always been able to taste the chemicals. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Laughkc11 my nutritionist said the same things. She said flintstones just is not adequately absorbed even taking multiple per day. She said to be careful how you take Vitamin D and calcium because what is consumed with them affects absorption. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Chrysalis77 I will! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@ixico thank you for sharing about your experiences with Dr. Primomo. He is so kind I cannot imagine going to any other clinic! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Research about the Davis Clinic has been positive. It is good to hear you are doing well @@Cindy Currie Anderson Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have moderate/severe allergies all year long. They told me I can take allergy medicine per normal around surgery. Allegra, inhalers, nasal sprays were all approved. Talk to your surgeon about your wanting to prevent seasonal allergy responses around surgery and ask if your medication of choice is ok. Mine said they were. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay @@KristenLe !!!!! Soon we'll post similar messages here. Thank you for one more source of inspiration. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Amurillo04 I waited too long to be a polite bug. I followed instructions from the office manager respecting the mountain of paperwork that piled up during vacation. It is a good idea to advocate for yourself politely. They are there to help you. The worst they can say is no. Make it about getting your reference number and nothing else. They have to give it to you if you ask for it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@donya4859 Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ Chrysalis77 Thank you for asking this question and posting your Nut's answer. I have thought this question many times as I will be going back to work as a teacher very fast after surgery. 1/2 time at first... shakes would make the transition much easier. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@cinand38 wow you're nearly 3 months out! How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ amurillo04 Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Meeting my surgeon was amongst the first steps in the preApproval process Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Update I had my reassessment a week ago today while the insurance coordinator was out of town. Yup. She has not submitted anything to the insurance company yet. it would be great if all members of the staff were as fantastic as the surgeon and medical staff. Finding my happy face/voice to get to the next level. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've heard great things about Dr. Garth @tellej12 He has a vegetarian Facebook page and electronic presence with lots of positive information. It is good to see another with the Davis Clinic! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App