Ms.Chris

Both are good. My experience was that my surgeon had a group that offered all the essentials like the nutritionist and psyc eval and Bariatric program education and support that handled everything and collected all the paperwork to send to my surgeon. My pcp was able to do the ekg in the clearance appointment! Your surgeon will more often know how to get things done and what your insurance will require! They can coordinate your appointments to expedite it quickly! Best of luck I hope I helped! I just went through this stage. Best wishes! You'll do great!

Submitted on last Tuesday and approved on last Friday! Cigna. You can and should stay on your insurance. They can tell you before they even send information to your surgeon!

I can't wait to say that this is my biggest hurdle! Having mind control and not letting my stressful job get me down! I'm going to a support group tomorrow. I have a best friend who is also a rny success story. I need all the support I can get because this is so very hard! I will not be defeated! I'm needing support and prayers! I'm determined!

You can always message me or whatever. I'm literally always available

Thank you because I really need it!

March 13th woohoo [emoji322][emoji322]

You can add me to the list! I'll be another person who you can always talk too.

I have 8 days left! Surgery is on march 1st.

This is my mindset right now
This mindset will keep me strong....
Just wanted to share to all--
Accept:
The fact that the Pre-op diet is whatever the nutritionist and doctor guidelines requires and to respect it.
Accept:
The fact that the Pre-op diet may be hard for you but the need for you to be successful is up to you.
Accept:
The fact that the Post-op diet may be hard for you just like the Pre-op diet. Endure it.
Accept:
The fact that you and your body may need more time before transition to soft foods and the same may be for solid foods.
Accept:
The fact that weight loss may be slower for you than others.
Accept:
The fact that success should be measured in accomplishments. Whether your pace is fast or slow.
Accept:
The fact that the steps you take forward no matter how big or small no matter how long it took you will bring you success. Stay Strong
Readyforthis2017

I'm having mine on March 1st as well. I started the liquid diet today but I'm not supposed to start until next week. Good luck to you!!


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Congratulations to everyone! My date is March 2nd!!!

I am on day one of my liquid diet. I am pretty sure I am dying. [emoji31][emoji31][emoji31] Crazy how it brings up so many life questions. Must. Stay. Strong.

Your going to question everything and have so many different emotions. I cried almost everyday of my two week pre on liquid diet! I had rny on 1/24/17 doing pretty good. But it was tough and some days continue to be but you have to keep the goal in mind why did u decide to do this in the first place make a list of problems you have and why you are doing this it may help you. Good luck!!!!

I finally got my surgery date today.... 3/8!

You got this!

You will be fine!!! I am officially 10 pounds down and started my pre-op liquid diet on the 8th of Feb. I will be 110% honest and say that the first three days were absolutely horrible and I was questioning if this was really going to be worth it. By day 5 I was completely fine and now I am even better and on day 8 and all I can think about is the fact that I only have 13 days left before my surgery date!!
What has helped me a ton, is staying busy and drinking Water (when it wasn't time for my Protein shakes, sugar free Jello, broth or sugar free popsicles) until my stomach hurt. I am talking sipping from the minute I wake up, to the minute I went to bed. Between sipping like crazy and bathroom visits eating has become a distant thought.
It isn't easy and takes A LOT of self control, but it is not impossible, and very much doable. Just keep your eye on the prize and keep moving forward. You got this!!

Hi everyone! I had my pre-op class yesterday and learned so much. I knew people struggled to get Protein shakes down, so they recommend making your own with a scoop of powder in only 4-5 oz water/milk. Or adding Protein Powder to the pre-made varieties so you can spread them out in multiple smaller volume meals without missing your Protein target. So simple and I was surprised I hadn't heard that trick yet. Or maybe it's obvious and I just didn't think of it. Thought I'd share!

The day I'll be on the losers bench????
So excited. So anxious. So in awe.
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