kleinow01

I have been having a lot of the shoulder pain that I've heard about. Hopefully it will pass by tomorrow. My stomach hurts a little but I was able to splint it with a pillow and sleep pretty well last night. I do feel like there is some slime caught in my throat but nothing comes up when I cough. My goal today is to shower and to get enough protein in today. So far I have mostly been taking in water. Stats: Pre- surgery 228 lbs 2 week liquid diet 211 lbs :tt1:

I have been having a lot of the shoulder pain that I've heard about. Hopefully it will pass by tomorrow. My stomach hurts a little but I was able to splint it with a pillow and sleep pretty well last night. I do feel like there is some slime caught in my throat but nothing comes up when I cough. My goal today is to shower and to get enough protein in today. So far I have mostly been taking in water. Stats: Pre- surgery 228 lbs 2 week liquid diet 211 lbs :biggrin:

I am very excited! Surgery is scheduled for 6:30 tomorrow morning! Last day of pre-op diet although I am certain the post-op won't be much different. Wish me luck!! :thumbup:

I am very excited! Surgery is scheduled for 6:30 tomorrow morning! Last day of pre-op diet although I am certain the post-op won't be much different. Wish me luck!! :biggrin:

Maybe you should try to weigh only once or twice a week. Are you weighing yourself at the same time in the same clothes? I don't even have a scale! I may break down and buy one but not for now. I want to wait to see if I can tell when my clothes are getting too big! Good Luck & stay possitive!

Try not to be discouraged. I was not at a BMI of 40 and I was able to get approved. There is a lot of time involved with the dietician. He/She may be able to steer you in the right direction. ~Good Luck~

2nd day of pre-op diet, so far so good! I have had a few people ask me if I have been losing weight! So far, as of last friday, I am down from 228 to 222 lbs. That was before I started the liquid diet! I have been trying to go to the YMCA 3X a week and I think I must be toning up some. :redface: Have a fabulous evening and a great day tomorrow!

2nd day of pre-op diet, so far so good! I have had a few people ask me if I have been losing weight! So far, as of last friday, I am down from 228 to 222 lbs. That was before I started the liquid diet! I have been trying to go to the YMCA 3X a week and I think I must be toning up some. Have a fabulous evening and a great day tomorrow!

I just started my pre-op diet yesterday! My surgery is scheduled for 3/3/10. I am so excited. Do you have to be on a total liquid diet? I can have cream of wheat and low fat cream soups. How many grams of protien can you have a day? Good Luck!

Yay for You! Thanks for sharing!

I feel the same way! I start my pre-op 2 week liquid diet on wed. I feel like I need to eat things "just this one last time". It's like I will never get to have them again and I am saying goodbye. I know, I need to knock it off! As mentioned above, "Oh, I will start tomorrow." Good Luck! =)

The better you are to yourself the better you can be for others! I have received a wealth of information from my doctors office and off the internet. Good Luck on your quest!

Yeah! I just got my approval too, surgery set for March 3rd! We definately need to keep in touch! I start my pre-op diet on the 17th so less than a week left! I think the pre-op diet will be one of the hardest parts. When do you guys start the pre-op?

You have worked hard for this! You can do it!

A great day has come for me! :confused: My insurance approved surgery! March 3rd is the date but I have a ton of appointments to get to first. I feel very blessed. This is my year and yours too! :drool: Vios Con Dios!

A great day has come for me! :thumbdown: My insurance approved surgery! March 3rd is the date but I have a ton of appointments to get to first. I feel very blessed. This is my year and yours too! :thumbup: Vios Con Dios!

Only one week left! I am jealous, I havent been approved yet! I'm sure it isn't easy but your 1/2 way there! Hang in there!! =)

Almost two weeks and nothing from the insurance company! Maybe this week will bring good news. I am starting on a new unit at work and preparing for a RN entrance exam that I have to take on the 9th so I should be pretty busy and hopefully not dwelling on hearing from the insurance company! Anyone know the process if your denied by insurance? I hope I don't have to go through that! Have a great week!

Almost two weeks and nothing from the insurance company! Maybe this week will bring good news. I am starting on a new unit at work and preparing for a RN entrance exam that I have to take on the 9th so I should be pretty busy and hopefully not dwelling on hearing from the insurance company! Anyone know the process if your denied by insurance? I hope I don't have to go through that! Have a great week!

I have BCBS State Health Plan (Minnesota). I just finished my 5th month visit with the dietitian and had my paperwork submitted last week. Haven't heard anything yet but my Dr and dietitian both say they have had approvals after 5 months with the 6th visit scheduled. How far are you in the process?

It's been almost a week and still no word on my insurance approval! Grrrr!:drool: I think I have probably gained weight. Stressing out! I will work on getting back on track. If I do get approved I don't want to have to start over with what I've been working on for the last 5 months.... smaller bites, chewing longer, exercising... Hope everyone is having a great day! Well wishes and God bless. :sad:

It's been almost a week and still no word on my insurance approval! Grrrr! I think I have probably gained weight. Stressing out! I will work on getting back on track. If I do get approved I don't want to have to start over with what I've been working on for the last 5 months.... smaller bites, chewing longer, exercising... Hope everyone is having a great day! Well wishes and God bless. :thumbup:

THANK YOU!! Have a great day! =)

Any Minnesota Bandsters out there? BCBS State Health Plan insurance? Wondering how long it took to get your approval? Thanks! :confused:

Any Minnesota Bandsters out there? BCBS State Health Plan insurance? Wondering how long it took to get your approval? Thanks!