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Start taking zicam swabs asap! They will help shorten the sickness. Sometimes to just a few days. Surgery Date: 11/16/17 5'8" HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) SW- 350 CW- 341 GW- 160

Also, start taking the zicam swabs now and every 4 hours. It will help to kick your cold Surgery Date: 11/16/17 5'8" HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) SW- 350 CW- 341 GW- 160

I just went through this same thing on November 16th. I was wheezing and had bronchitis. They gave me a breathing treatment and went on with the surgery. Coughing post op was a bit of a pain. Good luck!

Yay! You will do great!! A few things that saved my life were MOUTHWASH omg! I also brought the biotine stuff but good old fashioned scope mouthwash was a lifesaver for me! Also a small fan, a heating pad crystal light drops. I will be praying for you! Good luck! Surgery Date: 11/16/17 5'8" HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 351.6 SW-????? GW- 160

Hey y'all! I just had my pre-op appointment with my surgeon and I forgot to ask about the special soap we are supposed to use before surgery. I wasn't given any and she didn't mention it. Is this something I should call the office about or do not all surgeons require it? Thanks!❤️

Headed back to the OR! See you all on the other side! :-) Surgery Date: 11/16/17 5'8" HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 351.6 SW-????? GW- 160

Well my fears have come true! I've developed a nagging wheezy cough right before surgery. Luckily I have no other symptoms. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get rid of it before my surgery on Thursday?? Thank you so much!!! Surgery Date: 11/16/17 HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 353.4 SW-????? GW- 160

Good luck! Just said a prayer for you! [emoji173]️ Surgery Date: 11/16/17 5'8" HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 351.6 SW-????? GW- 160

My plan is only 1/2 water and 1/2 juice for the entire first week. No protein at all. I would just concentrate on fluids for now. Good luck! Surgery Date: 11/16/17 HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 353.4 SW-????? GW- 160

I have been taking Zicam swabs. Did you have a cough? I am perfectly fine besides this darn cough! No fever or anything. I'm determined to kick this by Thursday. My insurance changes Jan 1st so I am terrified of being rescheduled! I had a baby this year so I've reached my deductible and max out of pocket for the year.. Been drinking a ton of broth, sitting in the steamy shower, Benadryl, sudafed, inhaling essential oils the whole 9! Ughughugh! Surgery Date: 11/16/17 HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 353.4 SW-????? GW- 160

Congrats! Thoughts and prayers for an easy recovery! Surgery Date: 11/16/17 HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 353.4 SW-????? GW- 160

Came down with a cold and my surgery is on Thursday. Have some crackling in my lungs and a cough. What are the chances this can be gone by then. Any ideas? Surgery Date: 11/16/17 HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 353.4 SW-????? GW- 160

Yay good luck! Let us know how it went! Surgery Date: 11/16/17 HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 353.4 SW-????? GW- 160

Oh dear, good luck! I took 2,000 mg of vitamin c and some Benadryl last night. Here's hoping it runs its course before the end of the week!Surgery Date: 11/16/17 HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 353.4 SW-????? GW- 160

Surgery Date: 11/16/17 HW- 416 (Sept. 2014) CW- 353.4 SW-????? GW- 160

You can do it! I think day 2 I wanted to die but after that was way easier. I'm a mom of 4 so I know how you feel! Hang in there it will be over soon!

Best of luck to you!!

11/16 here!! Good luck, Ladies!! Here's to a new life full of health and happiness! ❤️

My surgery is the same day (11/16)! I also have kids (4) 9, 5, 3 and 6 months. I have a lot of the same concerns as you do. Maybe try to make some freezer meals and lunches before surgery so you can rest a bit? Maybe they can buy lunch at school? My 5 and 9 year olds are pretty self sufficient, thankfully. It is the littles that need to be picked up that I'm more concerned about. Hang in there you will do great!!

If you call BCBS they will set you up with a patient advocate (an RN) that is there to answer all of your questions. She will go over everything with you so you know exactly what is required for approval.

Best of luck to you! I am also 11/16 and knee deep in this liquid diet! Congrats!

Hello! I have BCBS Illinois and was just approved last month for my sleeve surgery on 11/16. You do NOT need 6 months of nutrition classes for your insurance. They also no longer require you to lose weight before surgery. My surgeons office tried to tell me the same thing at first because most bcbs insurances require it. BCBS Illinois only requires one meeting with a nutritionist. However my surgeon did require 3 months of classes. I would print out your policy and bring it with you to your appointment. Feel free to message me with any questions! Good luck!

I also want to add my first appointment with my surgeon was August 8th. I really rushed and had all of my testing completed in about 1 month. My program requires 3 months of nutrition classes.

My follow up appointment with my surgeon with all pre-surgery requirements completed was September 26th and my surgery is scheduled for November 16th. Everything was submitted to insurance on October 6th and was approved Ooctober 26th. I have BCBS of Illinois. Hope that helps!