Morgan from OR

30 years old / Surgery date 12/11/08 / Dr. Tersigni, Coos Bay OR / Current Weight 229 - Goal Weight 120

Just got "the call" from the Dr's office... my date will be December the 11th. I start the 2 week liquid diet the day after Thanksgiving... so my "last meal" will be turkey (gobble gobble)

I am not banded yet - but am trying to practice not drinking with my meals. I struggle with the "food taste" hanging in my mouth after I eat. To solve this, I have taken a small glass of water and done the "swish & spit technique". Does anyone else do this? Is there any harm in this (I wouldn't think so - I am not swallowing the water)

I have UHC (United Health Care) - and am working thru the approval process now. When I called the insurance company (in July) they told me that I had to be 40% (or more) BMI - or 35% BMI + other co-morbidite symptoms. When I visited the Dr office (in August) they contacted the insurance as well - they said in addition to the BMI requirements, I would also need a Psych eval, nutritionist consultation and 2 years of medical (weight) records... I am doing my psych eval (Mon 9/29) and my nutritionist consulation (Wed 10/1) - then it will be off to UHC for "approval" (fingers crossed!) FYI ~ My coverage is 80% (with a max out of pocket of $1600)