I began this process on July 1 receiving a letter from my insurance that I had been selected to participate in our state's pilot program for weight loss surgery. I called the surgeon on July 2 and had an appointment for July 7. I went to that appointment and now have surgery scheduled for July 29!! Whew.....

Never in a million years did I believe this would ever be possible....I am both nervous and excited, and also amazed at how quickly and smoothly this has gone. I now have to make an appointment for the psych eval, which they told me just has to be done before the surgery date.

I will start the pre-op diet on July 15th of 1 Protein shake for Breakfast, and for lunch and dinner 3-4 oz. of lean protein and 1 serving of approved veggies. On July 22, I will start drinking 4 Protein shakes a day, and 2 days prior to surgery, I will start a clear liquid diet.

I am looking forward to finally having some control over what I eat and why I eat. I will be 40 in December and look at this opportunity as a fabulous "Happy Birthday to Me!!":thumbup:

I began this process on July 1 receiving a letter from my insurance that I had been selected to participate in our state's pilot program for weight loss surgery. I called the surgeon on July 2 and had an appointment for July 7. I went to that appointment and now have surgery scheduled for July 29!! Whew.....

Never in a million years did I believe this would ever be possible....I am both nervous and excited, and also amazed at how quickly and smoothly this has gone. I now have to make an appointment for the psych eval, which they told me just has to be done before the surgery date.

I will start the pre-op diet on July 15th of 1 Protein shake for breakfast, and for lunch and dinner 3-4 oz. of lean protein and 1 serving of approved veggies. On July 22, I will start drinking 4 protein shakes a day, and 2 days prior to surgery, I will start a clear liquid diet.

I am looking forward to finally having some control over what I eat and why I eat. I will be 40 in December and look at this opportunity as a fabulous "Happy Birthday to Me!!":thumbup:

Congratulations! That is a good birthday present!

You are moving quickly! Congrats to you -- and what a early birthday present! Good for you!