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I know exactly how you feel, I have never had surgery or been under any Anesthesia. I must admit I had an anxiety attack on Thursday because I was just thinking of it and I don't have a date yet! I don't know your spiritual beliefs, But I had to pray for strength and guidance to know that God is with me every step of the way and this his will that i will have this surgery. I need to let him take the wheel and get me through because I was taking on the burden on my own and it was consuming my thoughts. Yes I'm still nervous, but I'm getting better each day.. that I'm waiting for approval. You will get through it with a good support system and talking it out so it won't overwhelm you. You can do it!

congrats on getting a surgery date! I'm nervous too!

I hear that it could be hard, but just focus on the long term goal. My surgeon told me that I would only have to do 3 days minimum of liquid diet before surgery.

Hey! I just completed my psych evaluation today and I thought I would come here sins share my experience. Okay, my insurance is Cigna so it didn't require the mmpi test. My test was about 150 questions half were true/false and the rest were agree/disagree. Also the doctors asked me a couple questions to make sure that will follow the guidelines of the doctor after the surgery. Basically, making sure I'm not crazy, depressed, or panic/anxiety attacks. The process took about an hour. Then they told me that my doctor would it the results in about a week. I have my last visit with my nutritionist on July 5th! Then there is the waiting on approval.

Pray for a speedy recovery, no complications

oh wow, I reading on here that there a are several people that are going to Mexico for the surgery and i'm hearing that its has been successful. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery! Keep us posted!

I'm currently going through the process and should be done in July with everything. I have CIGNA insurance. I have been hearing that it may take up to 30 days.

[emoji106] do you have surgery date?

Hey there! My doctor is Dexter Turnquest with Turnquest solutions at Methodist hospital. We have to keep each other posted on when we get a date!

Aww...I wish you the best of luck, hopefully they will approve you soon. I know I'm a bundle of nerves! Keep me posted!

Awesome, and you will be able to do all of those things, I have took a few from your list and added some of my own.. lol My Skinny List~ to do the Stair Climb for American lung association (48 floors) Wear leggings (without trying to cover it with a long shirt) Wear Skinny Jeans Wear Shorts Do Pushups Not be the fat friend (yes hate being the only big girl in the room) Love myself being able to shop in "average" sizes, instead of looking for "women's world" or just look for clothing with "xxx-L" or clothing with elastic JUST BE HEALTHY! Thanks for sharing your list!

Okay thank you! i hope its sooner that two weeks, i will be done with everything July 5th, i am a nervous wreck...lol

Hey, Houston, Texas here! I do not have a date yet, still in the process, will be done in July and then waiting on approval. Hopefully, it will be August or September for surgery. I will be getting the sleeve. Good luck to you and your journey, keep us posted

Also want to add.. I love the GNC lean shakes! lol

hey, what are the best vitamins to take after you have the surgery and also what are good brands for protein shakes that have less sugar?

Okay, my doctor was talking about Celebrate Vitamins and shakes, they sell them in their office. I have heard that they do not go down too well and they taste bad. I have tasted premier shakes and they are not too bad. lol My doctor does not like the patches, saying that you don't get all the vitamins you need from the patch. I guess it depends on the person.

that is some uplifting news! I hope mine goes that fast, I will be done with everything on July 5th.

Congrats! I have Cigna as well. How long did it take for them to approve it?

hello there in Corpus, thank you for answering my question. I know its different for most people, but I just wanted to get an idea of what to expect. I hear the "chugging" is a distant memory...lol you cant ever chug after the surgery. I figured it may be hard because you can only take in so much.

Congrats on your weight loss.... Yess.. another one from Houston! I cant wait until i have a date, i just want to get it over with lol. Do you have any issues getting all your liquids in? I hear that is hard to do after surgery.

Wow!.... awesome you losing already so that would be a great help when you have the surgery. Please keep us informed on your recovery! I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. Hopefully I will have a date in August, once i complete everything on July 5th.

That's great! I'm glad it worked out for you. I hear you lose weight faster with the bypass, it that true?

Hey from Houston as well! Yes my mind is saying yes! I'm going to have step out on faith.

I'm located in Texas. I haven't been scheduled yet, but my surgeon discussed with me I would be on the pre-opt diet for three days.

Wow.. congrats on your journey. I wish a speedy recovery! Keep us posted