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I'm with you. The puree stage grosses me out. I'm not sure what I am going to eat. Good Luck on your surgery.

Deeme, of course that works as well.. I was just trying to find someone or a few people to keep in touch with that are at the same place of this journey. I think a lot of things that happen whether it is emotional or physical, most outsiders would not understand what it is all about.

Go TRIBE!! I had my pre op aapointment today with my surgeon. I had to purchase my protein and suppliments today as well. I think this always seemed so far off in the beginning that I can't believe surgery time is almost here. I am excited, nervous, and a little freaked out. I suppose that is normal. I go Tuesday to the hospital for the pre op stuff there. I'm not sure what all they do at that time. Then it is one week to go and the real fun begins.

hope you can stay on schedule and it doesnt mess with your surgery date! [emoji382] [emoji541]

What part of Ohio are you in? I am in Youngstown.

I am in Ohio. I see mu surgeon 9/15 and go for pre op 9/19. Where are you from?

Anyobe else with this date?

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield as well. When I started this process in February I called Blue Cross Blue Shield to check on the requirements. They sent me a list of all of the criteria that I needed to have completed. I suggest calling Blue Cross Blue Shield and they will be able to give you the information and send you out a paper that gives you all of the criteria.

All my information was submitted to insurance on Friday (9-1). I know it is a waiting game at this point and have been warned it can take 2 weeks to a month for my insurance to make a decision (BC.BS of Michigan GM). to my suprise I was called today to tell me I was approved! I was not prepared to get an answer so quickly! I have my 2 hour nutrition appointment tomorrow and will get my surgery date then. They still have openings this month!

Unfortunately I was unable to ipen the link [emoji19]

I am pre op but wondering about insurance coverage on protein powders, supplements, etc. I tried calling my insurance and rx. Insurance said i did not have coverage for items like that under medical. RX needed specific brands/items to "run a test claim" to see if it is covered. Has anyone had any luck?

Thanks that is a great idea!

I won't be having my surgery until probably late September or early October. I was wondering if there were items that you wish you had taken to the hospital or items that you took that we're helpful.

I am hoping to have a date close to that. I will have all of my requirements completed by 9-2 and it will be a waiting game at that point.