I got the official phone call Monday, I've been on my liquid diet since Saturday. It really hasn't been that bad! I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it. Reading all the forums on here have really given me lots of encouragement.

Congrats! Keep us updated. I have surgery on the 23rd. Can't wait to get to the other side.

I am on the 27th too. I am on the liquid diet too which I am struggling with. I work nights as a sleep tech (doing sleep studies) and some days I am awake for almost 24 hours straight and to try to divide 5 shakes up over that long of a period is hard.....I will manage though. Good luck to you!!!!

Hi Becca! Awesome....we are having surgery the same day! I'm having 3 protein shakes a day, sugar free jello and popsicles. I haven't had any cravings, thank goodness! Good luck!

I just scheduled my surgery today - June 27th for me too! I am so excited and glad that it is so close. I will not be starting my pre op diet until Monday (only need one week) Is that normal?

I am excited to know some people that are going to be doing the at the same time I am! Yay!

Hi Dee, my liquid diet was supposed to be 3 weeks! But, my dr. called me last Friday said start your diet! I'm so damn excited, I can hardly stand it....lol I feel like I'm starting a brand new life. Definitely keep in touch!

I go on the 27th too!!! I'm not on a liquid diet.....they wanted me to do the Atkins Induction diet!!! I wonder why the requirements are so different!!!! Good luck to all!!!

Awesome. I also have horizon bcbs and am wondering, how long did your approval take? and how long was your supervised diet?. The policy is not clear as to how long you must do the supervised diet. My Dr. is thinking 3 months and then submit. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

Awesome! Congrats!

Hi Carolinagirl! They dropped the 6 month wait, I've researched the surgery for about 2 yrs. But my first appt with my dr was May 2. Things have moved very fast! Liquid diet isn't so bad. Good luck to you.

Hooray!!!!! You will be happier once surgery is done! I am swell 3 wks postop. Happy for you. Please keep us posted on progress.

Do a 6 month supervised diet. I would not submit 3 mos into it unless dr plans to do peer to peer conf call with the ins med director.

Awesome. I also have horizon bcbs and am wondering, how long did your approval take? and how long was your supervised diet?. The policy is not clear as to how long you must do the supervised diet. My Dr. is thinking 3 months and then submit. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

My VSG will be June 23rd....so I'm right here with you guys!

My Surgery will be June 27th as well!!!!!!! Glad to know there will be others on the same day that I can compare notes and share the experience with !!!!!! I started the liquid Protein diet as well need to lose 5lbs this week at least! Best wishes to everyone !!!1

Hi Carolinagirl! They dropped the 6 month wait, I've researched the surgery for about 2 yrs. But my first appt with my dr was May 2. Things have moved very fast! liquid diet isn't so bad. Good luck to you.

Thanks for responding! How many visits did you do to your primary care doctor? I was told on the phone to go two or three times? Did you loose any weight before your approval? If I do my BMI will go below 40. Not sure what to do.

Do a 6 month supervised diet. I would not submit 3 mos into it unless dr plans to do peer to peer conf call with the ins med director.

Do you have Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey?