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How did it go? How are you feeling? I'm 4 days post-op. Such a huge change!!

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Thank you for this. This was very helpful for me. ❤️

I have one week of clear liquids, then one week of full liquids, then soft/pureed for one week, etc. I cannot even begin to describe how excited I am to eat cottage cheese. LOL

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Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear you're having a rough go! Hopefully in the coming days you'll start to feel better and better. It is definitely a process! Healing hugs to you!!

Oh no! Well I've heard good things about RNY. I'm sure it will be great!!

March 18th for me! Started my pre-op liquid diet today! These two weeks are going to go so slow.

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I haven't been sleeved yet but figured I would hop in!

Surgery date is 3/18/19. Starting pre-op diet on 3/4.

HW: 325
CW: 301 (Went through a rough breakup)
GW: 150

It's so encouraging to see everyone losing so much and living their lives! I can't wait to post updates!

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Yay so many March folks!! It's getting closer and I'm so excited!

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Starting my pre-op diet on Monday! No foods just liquids but I have Protein Shakes, broth, Protein Water and sugar free Jello on deck.

I'm kind of looking forward to it. I've been feeling so bloated and crappy lately.

Only two weeks to go until surgery!!!

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Starting my pre-op diet on Monday! No foods just liquids but I have Protein Shakes, broth, Protein Water and sugar free Jello on deck.

I'm kind of looking forward to it. I've been feeling so bloated and crappy lately.

Only two weeks to go until surgery!!!

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Hi everyone,
I was told that I couldn't have black pepper two weeks prior to surgery. I start my pre-op diet on Monday so I ordered some Bone Broth. After I already ordered the broth, I noticed in the ingredients it lists black pepper.
Does anyone know why we can't have black pepper? Or has anyone had black pepper with no problems?
I'd like to find out what others did prior to surgery!
Thanks!!

I haven't been sleeved yet but figured I would hop in!

Surgery date is 3/18/19. Starting pre-op diet on 3/4.

HW: 325
CW: 301 (Went through a rough breakup)
GW: 150

It's so encouraging to see everyone losing so much and living their lives! I can't wait to post updates!

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I haven't been sleeved yet but figured I would hop in!

Surgery date is 3/18/19. Starting pre-op diet on 3/4.

HW: 325
CW: 301 (Went through a rough breakup)
GW: 150

It's so encouraging to see everyone losing so much and living their lives! I can't wait to post updates!

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I haven't been sleeved yet but figured I would hop in!

Surgery date is 3/18/19. Starting pre-op diet on 3/4.

HW: 325
CW: 301 (Went through a rough breakup)
GW: 150

It's so encouraging to see everyone losing so much and living their lives! I can't wait to post updates!

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March 18th for me! I have sooo much to do before then!

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3/18 😁

March 18th for me! I have sooo much to do before then!

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Yay so many March folks!! It's getting closer and I'm so excited!

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Nah, don't tell them. It's on the same level as worrying if someone approves of your landscaping or a hidden tattoo or whatever. If they've been hugging you and didn't realize that there's probably some slack going on in there, then that's on them.
But honestly I think by the time all your loose skin is on show, whoever your partner is is into it enough that it's not really going to matter. And if it does? Ditch 'em. Life's too short to worry about someone eyeballing your bingo wings when they're supposed to be VERY FOCUSED on entirely different areas.

I just wanted to share about my experience in Mexico.
I arrived at the San Diego airport on 1/16/2019 and I was scared to death. A very nice young man named Robert picked us up as soon as we got our luggage and was very polite and encouraging on the way to the hospital which starting calming me down.
We arrived at the hospital and they were ready for us. The Valet (which is the person that takes care of my husband all week) unloaded our luggage and took us to register. After I filled out the paperwork we were shown to my room. All of my preop testing started (blood work, vitals, EKG) and my IV got hooked up. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. My nerves were finally starting to calm as they explained the processes throughout the day to me. They brought me "dinner" and my husband ordered off of the menu which he said the food was good all week. ($8 for dinner and $5 for Breakfast. He asked for a Coca-Cola and the Valet actually went to the store and bought.
I was the first surgery in the morning 1/17/2019. It went great. They kept my husband informed. I slept off and on most of the day but was in no pain and got up and walked every time I was awake. This day I could only chew icechips and spit the Water out. They don't want you to drink anything until you have another "leak" test.
Friday 1/18/2019 consisted of my leak test which was fine. Then they brought me a tray of juices and broth. I mostly sipped Water and a little juice as I was very bloated from the gas during surgery. I walked as much as I could in between Netflix (the tv has an Amazon Firestick). Later in the day, the Nutritionist brought me a care package that had a bunch of drinks and samples from the BariatricPal Store. She went over the post-op diet and what to expect. She gave me a folder with detailed instructions and a Bariatric Help Book. I was given all of the meds that I would have to take at home with an instruction sheet, Multivitamins, pain meds, Maalox, antibiotics and shots that I have to give in my stomach every night for 7 nights to prevent clotting. I have to admit the shot the first night scared me to death but the needle is so small that I didn't even feel it.
Saturday 1/19/2019 morning our tour guides arrived and I was discharged from the hospital. They took us to our hotel. (Real Inn) and they checked us in and escorted us to our rooms. At 11am we met in the lobby and went on a guided tour of Tijuana. It was a lot of walking but it was needed. They took us to Caesar's restaurant which was nice. We were seated immediately and the companions ordered off of the menu and the "Sleevers" ordered Soup. The Soups were strained so we just had the broth but OMG it was the best French Onion broth I have ever had. I couldn't eat it all and ate very slow but it was amazing. We went shopping along the strip and bought souvenirs. After our tour we went back to the hotel in which I pretty much passed out.
Sunday 1/20/2019, our flight was at 10:30am so the driver had to pick us up at 6:30am in order to cross the border and give us time to go through TSA. This process when flawlessly. We had a 4 1/2 hour nonstop flight home and I paid for comfort seats in the front row. This enabled me to stand up every hour and go to the bathroom to prevent blood clots. The flight wore me out and I pretty much went to sleep as soon as I got home.
Since I got home, I have learned that very small sips are better because I am 8 days post op and although I have had no pain, Gas-X has been my friend. Yesterday was the first day I was actually able to get all of my recommended amount of liquids down just because I feel every time it hits my stomach. Each day gets better and better.
I know this is a long post but I wanted to share my experience in Mexico to help anyone that might be scared or hesitant. The nurses, doctors and all of the support staff were very nice. The care was amazing compared to the hospitals in my home town. The only suggestion I would have is to make sure you either speak Spanish or have a translation app on your phone because it is helpful with the nurses and that way you don't have to have the Valet translate every time. They speak English but very limited.
I would highly recommend BariatricPalMx!!!!!

I started the process through CMC a little over a year ago. They were nice but they have a lot of heavy restrictions that even if your insurance doesn't require, they still make you go through them. I had to stop because of a family tragedy but they also wanted me to get a sleep study but my insurance wouldn't cover it because I have nothing wrong with my heart. Ended up with a $700 bill before I even had the actual sleep study.
I am starting the process over through Dartmouth Hitchcock and from what I've read so far, I like their structure a lot better. It's seems to be more catered to the specific person and what your insurance requires rather than just following their program regardless of you or your insurance requirements.

I'm interested though, what was the negative review you heard about CMC?

Hi Asapp!
I also have Independence Blue Cross and I just verified with my insurance company a few weeks ago that they no longer require the 6 month supervised medical diet. They still require previous attempts and the evaluations/tests but I was very happy to hear that!!
I have my first appointment this week on Friday with the physician to go over everything so hopefully I will know somewhat soon when I get approved, etc.

Hi everyone!
My first post ever. I went to an informational session a month or so ago (required to start) and I have my very first appointment with a doctor to discuss everything on September 8th.
I was told by my insurance that they no longer require the six month plan, they just require the written previous diet attempts and the numerous tests. I have Independence BCBS PPO. Does anyone else have that insurance?
I am desperately hoping I can go through the program so I can get surgery as soon as possible! Did everyone have to go through a pre-op diet months before surgery?

Thanks!