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Surgery was on 3/31. I took a bunch of meds. They added more meds after surgery and some went in via IV and not pill form. Six days post op and things are look well so far. Although I do seem to be consuming quite a bit of pills. Pills almost make a full meal for me.

Sorry you've have to deal with the insurance co. I have been on Depakote for over 40 years for seizures. I have tried numerous other meds to control which didn't work. Insurance didn't care - they denied me and denied my appeal, even with 7 physician letters. I determined that this surgery was my last chance and scraped and borrowed to pay for it. I have SelectHealth and no one has been able to tell me how to get them to listen and understand how critical this surgery may be for people who have no choice but to take depakote for a normal life.

you may be down at least another 3 lbs by then - that's still a few days away. Do you retain water? If so, it may be the sodium in the broth - you may be hanging on to a lot of water. Regardless, I'm guessing you may be down another 3 lbs by then

I agree. You are likely retaining water from the sodium in the broth. Make sure you are getting plenty of water in to dilute the sodium. You got this!

Off I go to Wrigley! Hydration will be number 1 concern today.

I found the interview helpful. My psych had bariatric surgery 10 years ago so I had as many questions for her. About 30-40 minutes but basically just a chat.