Danielleh

Update: I got approved and my surgery is 1/21!

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Update: I got approved and my surgery is 1/21!

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I'm trying my hardest to be patient! I'm just so eager to get healthy and get a stable and secure job. I'll definitely check in before the new year. I feel like since I'm using Medicaid and not a private insurance/employer insurance that they're taking their time since I don't have to worry about deductibles and such!

Thanks! [emoji178]

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Here they are.
https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/syntrax-nectar-protein-powder-trial-sizes-17-flavors-to-choose-from?vec=eyJ2ZVRwIjoiRk9SVU0iLCJ2clRwIjoiTU9TVF9QT1BVTEFSIiwidnJJcCI6IjMifQ%3D%3D

Yeah, I'm not buying in bulk for that reason lol. I might just buy different brands and flavors to try!

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I'll have to try the sample pack!

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What are the best tasting protein drinks or mixes? I am preop and will be starting my liquid diet on the 6th. I also meet that day with my surgeon, nutritionist and nurse for preop work. My nutritionist will give me a list of acceptable things for =my liquid diet.
I have tried premier protein (strawberries and creme) and fairlife (30g chocolate milk protein), both of them tasted horrible. I am planning on asking them if I can drink protein water or add the protein to coffee but I wanted to get a list of everyone's favorite flavor or brand of protein mixes/drinks.

I'll have to try the sample pack!

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I can tolerate the bullet proof unflavored protein in anything...
Muscle milk is my new coffee’s creamer...great amount of protein per serving.
Your taste buds will change after surgery. I loved the protein water before surgery, but can’t stomach it since the surgery. Same with premier protein, I can’t stomach most of the flavors now after surgery.

Syntrax Nectar. Hands down. No weird protein aftertaste. My fave is chocolate truffle. The bp store here offers a sample variety pack as well.

Update: I got approved and my surgery is 1/21!

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I'm excited for you and your going to do well, you sound mentally prepared to move forward with the journey.

Thank you! I'm excited. I'm so ready to love myself, and feel better! I do have to do liquid diet, it's for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after. I go for my pre-OP work on 1/6. But if I remember correctly, after the post-OP liquid diet, I'll be on puree's for 3 weeks, then soft foods for 2 weeks and regular food for a week to see if I can tolerate it. But I'll find that out for sure on my preop appointment!

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Welcome to the Class of 2020 as @Greeteal calls it, lol. Our January family is growing and getting very close. Are you excited, nervous, or etc.? Do you know if you have to liquid diet, if so joe long?

My surgery date is January 21st. My surgeon is Dr. Alexander Ayzengart at UF Health in Gainesville FL. I go in on Jan 6th for my pre-op tests and appointments.
Height: 5'4
CW: 259
SW:
GW: 145-150

My surgeon is 2 hours away or I would have paid them a visit [emoji23] but I'm glad that it worked out for us both as well!

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I was defered by the psychologist the day of my pre-op (witch was cancelled) then left in limbo for a month not getting any direction or help from the surgeons office untill I showed up requesting all my medical records and informed them I was switching to another doc. Two weeks later I was sleeved . My Surgeon is awsome ! Glad that it worked out for us both!

I was more so just frustrated because I went 2 weeks without knowing the progress. I would call and ask but they would just email the patient coordinator. She would just email me back and say "no update". I was also worried/scared that I wouldn't get approved. She told me 7-14 days before I'd get an answer but we submitted it on the 16th and got my approval today, the 20th! So it's a big relief! Thank you! Lol

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Now that they submitted my stuff, I'm going to start calling my insurance. They submitted it Monday. I was going to call today but I forgot.

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Update: I got approved and my surgery is 1/21!

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Hate to say I told...

Update: I got approved and my surgery is 1/21!

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Update: I got approved and my surgery is 1/21!

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Update: I got approved and my surgery is 1/21!

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Exactly! What a way to start the new year. Every step was worth it! New year, new me.. literally [emoji28] I know everything will be worth it in the end and I will be healthier and happier. I'm glad you're making good progress. Keep it up! I'll make sure to update yall. Thank you!

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