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so i guess this whole pre-op diet thing works, as of this morning I am down 8lbs, I know that is probaby all water weight but for this only being my 4th day on liquids it feels good!!! :thumbup:

I received my approval letter today!! I met with the surgeon on May 24th and the approval letter is dated May 27th. I so excited, my surgery date is scheduled for June 17th. My insurance is Oxford. I've have been on liquids for 3 days now and have lost 5lbs already. Good luck to all those still waiting for their approval.

Hi Everyone, I start my pre-op diet today and wanted to know if there was anyone that exercised while on their pre-op diet? I figure if I won't be able to work-out for 6 weeks after surgery I should go now; not to mention I may lose more weight and it may keep my mind off eating! Is this ok or will I not have the energy to put into a work out?

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Good luck I'm sure you will be fine! But you make total sense, I start my pre-op diet today and anxiety had me up at 4am. I have no idea what the day will be like but I hoping these 2 weeks go by quickly and I can finally have the tool I need to get to a healthy weight! We are all here to support you and can't wait to see you succeed.

Lol, that sounds like something my boyfriend would say!

Hi everyone, This is my first post on the site! I am scheduled for surgery on June 17th (pending approval) with Dr. Kurian at NYU Lagone and I am so anxious and nervous. I start my pre-op diet this Thursday June 3rd and I find myself getting sad over this whole liquid diet situation! I've bought some items already as a trial basis to see what I like and don't like as far as protein shakes but I think more of my anxiety is coming from the fact that I feel that I is all happening so fast (not complaining because I've been FAT for way too long now). I'm just a little concerned because I have to start the pre-op diet without actually having insurance approval. My pre-admission testing is also scheduled for the 3rd so I honestly feel that there is a lot going on right now. I don't really see any reason why my insurance would deny me since I fall under the criteria of morbidly obese but you just never know! Any way I've been trying to mentally prepare myself to start and I am extremely excited to have chosen this procedure as I feel that this as a way for me to take control of my eating habits and weight! Good luck to all the June Bandsters, much success on your journey and I look forward to reading about your successes.