Walter.Sobchak

I was in the exact same position. My surgery is tomorrow morning, I had to do 3 weeks of liver shrink diet. I kept telling myself to go to my favorite Chinese buffet as well. I simply had to resist. I had to remind myself that I have eaten at Chinese buffets for the better part of 25 years, do I really need one last visit? I simply had to stay strong. I have eaten enough Chinese buffets and pizza and fast food to last a life time, I do not need one last go round before surgery. Hope this helps. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Holy Cats, that sounds awful. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Surgery is tomorrow, I am on day two of clear liquids and it is awful. I was dreaming about food last night. This his been the most challenging part of the preop experience. I have to get through today and surgery is in the morning. I am so damn hungry. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you Joann, it is nice to hear from you. Now that it is so real, I am scared. I have to do it. I have to get healthy. My wife and kids need me. My kids are still young, 5 and 3 I can turn it around now and have years of fun with them. Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah, I know I have to do it. I have to get healthy for myself and my wife and kids. In addition to all the discomfort of being so big, I have several health issues that need to be addressed. I just have to be strong. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I am trying to keep my eyes on the prize. I am just scared. I need to get weight off so badly, I have to go through with it. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I have wanted to get sleeved since early 2013. I had a series of delays, and actually started the journey early this year. Here we are, everything is done. All the hoops have been jumped through and insurance has approved me. Surgery is 3 days away and I am scared to death. I am getting cold feet and second guessing myself. Mostly out of fear. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

My wife was in horrible pain for about 72 hours after surgery, then it passed. I don't want to scare you, but she was crying and regretting her decision for about the entire 72 hours. Everyone is different, so your experience could be better or worse. I get sleeved in 4 days and I am scared schmitless. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

When is your surgery? Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I had to do a three week liver shrink diet. I am two weeks in and one more week to go. I am excited, scared, nervous, and all that. I just want to feel good again. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello, Got the call and insurance company has approved my surgery. I will for sure be getting sleeved one week from today. Now I am scared out of my mind. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery is scheduled for 08-31-17. I am scared, nervous and excited. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I have that ebook but haven't read it. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

This Preop diet is making me realize how much of a food addict I am. I can feel my body craving junk food. All I have been eating is chicken breasts, egg whites, ground turkey and protein shakes. I keep fantasizing about Taco Bell or McDonald's. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

My wife and I are doing this together. She was sleeved 8 weeks ago and I am set for 08-31-17 Hopefully you guys can convince your wives to see the long term benefits to being sleeved. Don't they want you around? Don't they want to extend your lives? Or would they rather watch you eat yourselves to death? Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

She needs to understand that the chances of you having long term success and keeping the weight off without surgery are very slim. She needs to be supportive, that's bullsh*t that she is trying to talk you out of it. I am in week 2 of the 3 week liver shrink diet and I am going crazy. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks Paulie. I am sticking to the diet. The addict in me wants to give up and pig out since I don't have the approval yet. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for responding. I don't want to annoy my insurance coordinator either. I know I did everything they asked of me. I just don't want any further delays. I have been waiting for this surgery for 4 years. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

You look great. Keep up the good work. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I called my doctors office and they said it is still awaiting approval. I want to call the insurance company but I am afraid it will only makes things worse. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello all, I am really stressed about my surgery not being approved yet. I can't stop worrying about it. The claim was submitted 14 days ago and it hasn't been approved yet. As you all know surgery is scheduled for 08-31-17. My wife keeps telling me to be patient, but I am really worried about it. I have already requested time off from work and made plans to get help with our kids. I don't know if I should call my insurance and ask what the problem is or what. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I had to do 6 months of working with a dietician and office visits and weigh ins. Psych evaluation. Chest X-ray. EKG. Letter of clearance from PCP. Blood work. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Looking good. Keep up the good work. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery is scheduled for 08-31-17. Started my 3 week liver shrink diet yesterday. Low carb kinda sucks. I swear I can feel my body craving carbs. Could be worse, I could be required to do an all liquid diet like some people on here. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I agree. My wife was sleeved 7 weeks ago and the transformation is amazing. She is obsessing about the scale and how she "isn't losing enough" but I keep telling her that it isn't all about the pounds. She has lost inches like crazy. Her legs are thinner, her booty is shrinking, her belly is smaller. It's amazing. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app