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I was nervous too. My paperwork was submitted to insurance on December 1st. Got my approval on December 7th and today, December 14th, is my surgery day. I’m with UHC Oxford and the process was quick. I called and checked on the status every other day until I heard approved lol. Good luck

Within an hour I will be undergoing gastric bypass. A bit nervous. Will post recovery

Hi [emoji1423]. How was the procedure. I’m waiting now to be called in to change into my gown. [emoji51]

Within an hour I will be undergoing gastric bypass. A bit nervous. Will post recovery

Within an hour I will be undergoing gastric bypass. A bit nervous. Will post recovery

Within an hour I will be undergoing gastric bypass. A bit nervous. Will post recovery

The definition of Full liquids in the manual I received prior to surgery indicated these are foods that have a semi-solid or pudding like consistency. That definition includes strained cream Soups. So I think lobster bisque (if strained) would qualify as full liquids.
The definition given on the internet for a clear liquid diet consists of Clear Liquids or foods that turn to liquids at room temperature.
So based on this, I believe you are fine.
Good luck on your surgery and let us know how it went when you are on the other side.

So I am scheduled to undergo RNY Gastric Bypass tomorrow and am on the 2 day pre-op clear liquid diet. In the guideline that my patient coordinator sent me it stated that I could have chicken broth, went to Hale and Hearty for lunch and they did not have chicken noodle Soup (I was going to just drink the broth) so instead I bought the lobster bisque Now I'm terrified even though the bisque was very creamy without anything in it at all. Anyone on here know if I'm screwed or if the bisque was okay to eat?

Thank goodness it was a seamless transfer. 30 minutes later and I have been transferred over to St. Lukes with a new surgeon and new surgery date, December 14th.

Hello. My name is Erica and I am fairly new to BP. I’ve completed all my requirements and am scheduled for RNY on December 14th. Have been on the pre-op liquid diet since last week Sunday [emoji30] but I’m getting used to the shakes and Jello by now.

UPDATE: So I called my insurance company, UHC Oxford, and they gave me the great news...... I've been approved!!!! So I can keep my scheduled surgery date (12/14). Now it feels real.

That chicken is not going to hurt you. The point of the liquid diet is to get your body into ketosis. There are tons of people whose preop diets include lean meat and veggies. My only suggestion is to stop solids 2 days before surgery to ensure you don’t have anything in your system. My surgeons office calls for two week all liquid diet. But the NUT and the Bariatric specialist from the hospital both said that it’s about eating low calorie, no carb (essentially), and low fat. Ketosis. They said veggies and lean meats can get you there too. Just measure your portions and limit it to one meal per day.

UPDATE: So I called my insurance company, UHC Oxford, and they gave me the great news...... I've been approved!!!! So I can keep my scheduled surgery date (12/14). Now it feels real.

HW: 282
CW: 198
Goal: 160
 

UPDATE: So I called my insurance company, UHC Oxford, and they gave me the great news...... I've been approved!!!! So I can keep my scheduled surgery date (12/14). Now it feels real.

Good luck on Monday.

8 months post op and 136 pounds gone forever!!! Highest weight was 398. Weight surgery day was 345 and today I’m at 209 patiently waiting to hit ONEderland!!!

I guess I should have posted on here once I finally got to the bottom of everything, huh?
My criteria was BMI of 40+ and the psych evaluation.
I went to my first informational class the end of August, 2017. I have my first consultation appointment the very end of September. My insurance does NOT require a 6 month supervised diet. I did have two dietician/exercise coach visits to help establish healthy habits while waiting for everything else.
I had to be tested for H. Pylori, as well as get my A1C and Thyroid checked. My psych evaluation had to be through an Optum referred Psychologist, but it was a breeze. My doctor submitted to insurance on November 6th, and they received approval on November 8th. My surgery date is Monday, December 11th!
The whole process has been such a breeze. Good luck to you, @tracysantiago!

I wish they would have waited for the approval before giving me a date. [emoji30][emoji30] I’m just praying insurance gets back to us before the 14th so that I don’t have to reschedule.

My dr office wouldn't schedule until they got approval. My fingers are crossed for you that approval comes through before the 14th!!

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Thank you so much for sharing this

Thank you so much for sharing this

Thank you so much for sharing this

Oh your welcome! I hope it helped in even some small way💕
I see your surgery is DEC 13th! Only about a week away then, WOO HOO girl! I’ll be following your progress as you feel up to posting. Congrats on coming so far in your journey!👏🏼👏🏼 Many Warm Hugs!! ❤️ Jennifer

Thank you so much for sharing this