jen31378

I was sleeved 12/5 so Christmas was 3 weeks after that. My surgeon said it was ok for me to have a few sips of wine. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same here. I'm 7 weeks out and I'll have a small glass or two a few nights a week. It's weird, when I tried Riesling (sweet higher sugar white wine for those who don't know) it never really hit me. I thought something was wrong with me and I still had my tolerance from before surgery. But as soon as I tried a drier red and white it definitely hits me faster. I just go slow and enjoy it.

I'd say if you're going the mixed drink route make sure your mixer is low/no cal/carb. Diet juice, seltzer, Crystal Light (awesome mixer, used it while on Weight Watchers), etc.

My NUT and surgeon both said I was fine to have a few sips of wine at Christmas time and I was sleeved 12/6/16. Now I'll have a small glass or two several nights a week, but it hasn't hampered my weight loss and I take the calories and carbs into consideration.

Can you post a couple examples of your daily meals? Are you drinking enough liquids and (sorry, personal) are you going #2 regularly?

Where in Milwaukee? Good luck on your surgery! Where are you having it done?

Slinger, WI - about 35 miles north of Milwaukee

Why don't you post up what you have been eating for the last week. Maybe we can spot some ways to help you. Agreed. That could help a lot.

I'm on day one of the pre-op diet. I have to do it for 14 days. I haven't gotten much sleep the past few days so I'm crazy tired and not having coffee is painful. Does anyone know why we can't have caffeine on the liver shrinking diet?

I have Tricare as my husband is retired military. So far I've just had to pay minimal copays and it seems like it shouldn't be too hard to get approved. I have my last psych apt tomorrow, then my package will be submitted for approval. My surgeon's office already scheduled my surgery for 12/5 since their appointments were filling up so let's hope Tricare approves it quickly! I'm having the sleeve as well.

Just curious. It would be nice to hear your story and compare experiences. My surgeon is Dr. Garza out of Aurora Summit. Surgery is scheduled for Dec 5, but still waiting to have last psych appt and get approved by insurance (Tricare). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just requested to be a part of the FB group. My FB name is Jen HoGad Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Sorry for my random tiny print lol

But don't they look at your weight from each visit? I was assuming the doctor's office sends all of the visit summaries to the insurance companies...

Great info, thanks!

I've gained about 15 lbs since this whole process began and I'm worried Tricare won't approve my surgery. Life has been crazy stressful and eating healthy has been a huge challenge. Anyone have experience with this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App