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I will keep you all uodated! I have a horrible headache right now from not eating. I am trying to guzzle Gatorade but it doesn’t seem to be taking it away. I’m excited and to be honest not that nervous which is weird.

Me!! August 6th- I’m feeling anxious for it to be here already!!

Tomorrow for me!😲😀

Happy August fellow bypassers!!! Who's going this week?

No visitors when I had my surgery- I’m actually pretty glad for it. My husband dropped me off at the door and picked me up the next day. I wouldn’t have been great company that day anyway. Just walking and sipping.

So today is day eight of my pre-op diet. For some reason I am starving! I went to get my blood work done and saw sign across the room and thought it said cheese sticks. 😂

I start my pre-op diet on 7/26. I've had a couple of "food funerals" recently - though I've been able to keep my weight stable. Definitely getting nervous. Having a lot of What If thoughts. What if I don't lose weight? What if I have complications? Then there's the melancholy that comes though...am I never going to be able to enjoy food again?
Hanging in there....

Thanks so much Cheryl. That makes sense. I did feel like “well this is the last time I’ll be eating at this restaurant.” I have struggled with depression but it’s been under control for YEARS. I had to change my meds from Extended release to SR. I think it was just the perfect storm. Thank you!!

I'll be honest...I've had a bunch of mini meltdowns over the last few days. I'm chalking it up to some stressors we've been going through, but all weekend I've been second guessing myself. Some of our kids were here and we went out to dinner a few times and all I kept thinking is "Am I going to be able to do this again?" Am I going to be able to eat out? Have wine out? go on vacation and feel normal?? etc. I never really thought I was obsessed with food...but I was this weekend!! LOL Then I started second guessing myself. UGH.
Also, not being sure about insurance isn't helping. I got that denial letter and the person who does the pre-auths was on vacation and back today. I have an appt tomorrow with the nurse practitioner so hopefully I'll get some good news.
Other than that, just losing my mind.

I've heard about Torani sugar free syrups. I've tried some that I bought at Bed bath and beyond. Can't remember the name. Skinny Syrup or something. They're actually pretty good. I think they could jazz up anything!! The Torani brand has tons of flavors. I found this blog http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/p/links-resources.html . There's a lot of info in there and some recipes that look really good!!

Maybe they’re just setting up the monthly schedule. It’s like 5-6 weeks out. You’ll be able to get everything done.

Ugh. Just got word that insurance denied my surgery. They claim they got "no" medical information. HUH?? It's a surgeon's office and they have a dedicated person who does authorizations. It's not like she sent my name in on a post-it note. So angry, depressed, annoyed!! Doctor's office is on it , but still.

I think most people have been posting on the other thread with the Sleevers. I was hoping more of us bypassers would post on here since it'll be a little different for us.
So we're all within a few days of each other. EEEK. I'm excited but getting more nervous as it gets closer. Start my pre-op diet on 7/26.

Ugh. Just got word that insurance denied my surgery. They claim they got "no" medical information. HUH?? It's a surgeon's office and they have a dedicated person who does authorizations. It's not like she sent my name in on a post-it note. So angry, depressed, annoyed!! Doctor's office is on it , but still.

I have my consultation on August 6th!!! Hoping that we can do it this month but we will see. Good luck to everyone.

I just got my date! August 9! Hoping insurance gives no issues.

T.

My surgery is scheduled for August 20th!

Judi777….How is pre op going for you?

I start my pre-op diet on 7/26. I've had a couple of "food funerals" recently - though I've been able to keep my weight stable. Definitely getting nervous. Having a lot of What If thoughts. What if I don't lose weight? What if I have complications? Then there's the melancholy that comes though...am I never going to be able to enjoy food again?
Hanging in there....

I'm scheduled for RNY though. So I guess we'll just see how it goes! Trial and error

So excited to be joining you all! My surgery is scheduled for August 23rd. It’s been a long six month wait but now seems like it’ll be here any day!

Preop is going well. It has a definite end date so it’s in sight! One and a bit weeks in, 2 and a bit to go. I am ever so slightly hungry but a drink of Water helps. If that’s not working, I have a bag of carrots on my desk that I munch on. 6 kg down so far

So today is my last day of the “old” me. I’m starting the shakes part of the journey tomorrow. No turning back! 😁

August 9 for me! RNY

I just got my date! August 9! Hoping insurance gives no issues.

T.