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LOL, hope you're not mad at the LMGTFY part. LOL. I was being silly--not trying to slam you!

Hehehehe. This doesn't apply to you, but I can't resist! I'm channeling my inner smart ass this morning!
http://www.letmegooglethat.com
I just googled cartwheel emoji and looked at the images. Then copy/pasted. LOL.

Two tips to consider: take Senekot every night for a week before surgery to help with post-op constipation (a local hospital near me recommends this). And start walking the hallways as soon as you are able to get rid of gas from surgery,which otherwise accumulates around your shoulders. Good luck to you!!

Bahahahaha! Ok, prayin' now!!! I know it feels like THE LONGEST TIME!!!! And omg! The liquid diet. So. Much. Liquid. Protein!!!! Fu*k me now!

Stickler, I resemble that remark! From your fingertips to god's ears, cause it seems like its been forever!!

Yay!!!! So excited for you girlie!!!! Start a My Weight Loss Story and I will come cheerlead for you!!!! Congrats!

Congratulations! It’s for real now!

Congrats! We'll be on the losers' bench soon enough

Yeah, hear ya on the schedule being what it is! Glad there's no worries on the 2lbs. I was up 1.5lbs from Visit #5 to #7. She wasn't worried, said they expect those things. AWESOME that the approval is a slam dunk girl!!!
About the liquid diet...honestly it isn't that bad. It's more the habitual thing really. You're gonna rock it like nobody's beeswax. But I would start stepping down off the carbs soon, and also cutting back on any carbonated drinks, caffeine and alcohol. It makes Day 1 much easier to handle mentally.
((hugs))

Visit was great, but I am up 2# from my initial consult -- oops! Fortunately, its not an issue with my insurance package!! Nutritionist says with my plan, approval is a slam dunk, TG. Can't change my date now, work schedule is too tight. All is good!
Hope you have a better day @FluffyChix -- that protein shake pre-op diet is brutal!!!!

((hugs)) Just keep swimmin' Dory! Congrats on numbero seis!!! It's gonna be overy 'fore you know it, hon!

Well that sucks. With a BMI of 41, I thought the "medically warranted" part was a slam dunk?

Hey @FluffyChix
I have a 7th appt one-on-one with nutritionist, so technically I have 7 appts, too. I have my date -- March 14th. I keep waiting for someone to start a March 2018 thread -- hey, a girl can dream!!!
Do you know what your pre-op is? All protein shakes is an option for us -- LMAO -- who would pick that? Granted, if that is what they recommended, I would absolutely do it, just not CHOSE it.

The waiting sucks, no other way around it. Food funerals -- yep, having those. I gained about 5 pounds since August -- but I've settled into a 1500 cal 40-40-20 diet now. No pre-surgery wt loss requirements for me, Its awesome that you've lost weight ahead, because its going to go a long way to getting you to a solid final weight.

*sigh* No word here. My oncologist just got to the letter this week. I also had my 5th RD appointment last week. So I'm sure they may only just be doing it...if they decide to do it at all? I guess I'll check in with them next Monday for grins. I've kinda decided to just sit back and enjoy the ride for the next 3 months instead of trying to stress about it. You know? I'm gonna have a couple of "food funerals" and a couple of glasses of wine during the holidays and try not to go off the deep end with the diet. Kinda 90/10 approach since I technically don't have to lose any more weight.
How are you doing with changing habits and doing your RD stuff? Do you have a specific amount to lose? Mine was 5% of total weight and she said I'm done with that and am about 2-3lbs from being at the 10% mark--which my insurance doesn't require.

2 t, but it was for 4 servings. I'm totally with you in wondering what to expect post-surgery, like will my favorite things still taste OK? And if they don't, will it be permanent or temporary?
So did you get your date yet?

Sue, she's a low-weighter -- she has other options available to her now and should at least give them a chance. This surgery is permanent. She is freaking out, and for a solid reason. She can always change her mind in the future.

You can always circle back -- do what is right for you now. :-)

Dang! I don't feel so bad about forking over $5k to go to Mexico (without all the hoops). Not sure what my out of pocket would have been with insurance... (the 2-3 year wait put me off that plan.)
Good news is you'll know you are healthy!

Hope it goes splendidly for you! !

For me, as I am living on very meager means, if it were not for insurance, this would never happen.

I know, TG for insurance!

Thank you @jls99660! I definitely trust my entire team and know I am in great hands. This feeling I'm having is akin to being in line for a roller coaster. You know it's going to be wild and crazy, you know you'll be tossed around and your stomach will be in your throat, you know that after it's over you're going to get off the ride smiling. And there you are, a bundle of nerves just bursting to get it over with. I'll keep telling myself to take deep breaths and trust. Hope your recovery has been smooth.

Awww girlie!! I'm so sorry about this!! But I do agree with @BlackCatMatt--that the day will be here before you realize it--especially with the holidays here.
((hugs)) and sorry for the disappointment.

March 14th is a blink in the eye of time! Believe me, it will pass faster than you think. I don't have a surgery date yet but I am using this time wisely to start developing the better habits needed for success after surgery. I have made it a soft goal to try to lose 30 pounds prior to the day of surgery. My insurance does not require it, but my body will sure thank me. You can do this!