LittleRed30

You can add me too. Ill be sleeve September 11 Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

September 11th! I am both excited and nervous. I can not wait to start this next Chapter in my life Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

Best of luck!

I'm with amber! Sounds like this time I will have to take the Biotin Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

I hadn't thought about atkins. I am now. My dr. Wants me to loose 25# and do a 3 week liquid... i not a fan of the Protein shakes to start with do maybe i can drop a decent amount and only have to do 2 weeks. Hey a week less is a week less. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

I am supposed to start cycle light tonight a 30 beginner class. But have to wait until next week. I can't wait! Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

The dr. Office just ca,,led and she got the approval!! she re-faxed what they were looking for and they approved me!!! Now just waiting on a surgery date!!! August/September/October.. I don't care I just want my date!!! Onederland here I come!!!

I was told by tufts that I didn't need to do it because I already had surgery and the band failed. I hate all this waiting. Its not healthy Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

I got a call last month from my dr. office saying I was approved...brought me in for my pre op appointment. Later that day I was called and told that No that they hadn't gotten the approval and that I might have to do the 6 month I can change program (tufts). it's been two weeks and they kept asking for more and more paperwork, which my dr. office kept sending them last night they denied me. missing clinical paperwork missing! My dr. office calls and tells me that she's working with someone and that she is going to resubmit it with the missing stuff. I call and as questions ( I hate waiting!) and the insurance woman tells me that no a denial is a denial and that my Dr. can call in and speak to the medical director one-on-one and perhaps that would be better than an actual appeal. My dr. is now on vacation till the 9th! UGH i'm so upset and frustrated right now! who is tell me the truth? did they not send the paperwork? did the insurance co mess up?? I just want my approval!!!

I haven't had my sleeve yet I do have a band and I was told no straws....I found it impossible I never drank enough. Ans driving and wearing what ever I was drinking got old quick.I have Ben told no straws post sleeve however I know it will be a challenge. I hate that there is so much gray area or differences from Dr. To Dr. I also have issues with the no drinking while eating .... nut told me I could sip from a shot glass. Thank god! Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

That is one NSV that I can't wait for! I love roller coasters and theme parks of any kind. Congrats to u! Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

Wish I had asked some of these the other day!!!

I'm thinking after doing alot of reading here that 1 week isn't going to cut it, but honestly the most I could do is 1.5 with some lighter days the 2nd week. I ride a desk when i'm not out doing sales calls and I have a pretty awesome boss/and staff that is behind me on this. There is never going to be a "good time" to take off x number of days let alone weeks. I work for a Hotel. I will of course listen to my body if something isn't right of if i'm pushing to much I will back off and put me first.

Another pre-op here. I love reading how everyone is doing Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

I second that ta Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

Congratulations. Keep us posted Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

My dad made these for me when I was banded. Its awesome. I love the mini loaf pan idea What is eggface? Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

Thank you all so much. I went to GMC with my bf yesterday and tasted their lean shake and it was tolerable. I might add a little sugar free pudding mix aslo. I'm upping my liquid intake and doing pretty well so far (its only been two days) as soon as I have my surgery date I will start the diet. Small glitch with the ins Co. The may require me a 6mo plan prior to approval. Will know next week. I though they had already approved it..mix up at my Dr. Office. The awesome new is my amazing bf and our housemate have offered to do the 3 week pre-op with me. They are better people than I am...I don't want to do it at all..lol Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

UGH!! I'm waiting to find out if I have to do the 6 months or not from my Insurance Company. Hopefully a true answer next week.

Lucky you!!

I love my fitness pal!!! I started over so my usernames match!! Please feel free to add me, the more support the better!! 2ndchance4me

I am having revision surgery somewhere between July and August - Waiting for Actual surgery date. Had my pre-op appointment this afternoon and Dr. would like to see me at 280, yup wants me to loose 25lbs!! he put me on a MINIMUM of 3 week liquid diet (with a lean cuisine for dinner) prior to surgery but would love it if I did more. My surgery could be in 1 month or in 2 depending on what is available, I should have my date next week. I'm in full freak out mode because I had a VERY hard time with any Protein drinks with my band haven't even begun to try any yet. I'm so nervous!!! I will take any "liquid" diet suggestions!!! I have a great support team - my amazing boyfriend even offered to do the diet with me!! Work is awesome, Friends and Family are all super supportive... I just I just need to support myself. This is all to assist in recovery!! TIA!!!

I'll found out my doctors recommendations today but really only planning a week give or take a day or two out. I can't afford to be out any longer than that.