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My diet starts the 14th also.

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I was approved today...final appointment Monday, EGD Tuesday....hopefully having surgery 2-18 which means 2 week pre op liquids start Monday 2-4.

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did my pre testing today ,,, getting ready

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My surgeon says that Bariatric Advantage is MANDATORY for my pre-op and post-op diet. I ordered it even though many of the people in this forum say it's gross. I did purchase the Premier Protein already made shakes from Sam's Club. The vanilla isn't bad but the after taste is icky. I'm thinking that all Protein has this icky taste so I'm just going to have to suck it up.

Anyone else trying different Proteins? im on bariatric advantage its not bad, im on the 14 day diet,

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My pre op diet starts tomorrow (2/1/13) my surgery date is 2/15/13. Everyone is talking about a liquid diet. I get to have food and Protein Shakes, bars and puddings on my diet. All liquid I dont know if I could handle.

Today is my first day on Clear Liquids for pre-op! I'm excited and scared at the same time. I just keep repeating that I CAN DO THIS! in my head. I have lots of support. I'm so glad that I get to stay home tomorrow and Sunday. I don't want to be mean to my students! LOL! Good luck to you. I'm being sleeved on Valentine's Day!

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Hi! I am new here and I just got approved for surgery Feb 12, 2013! I wanted to introduce myself and am so appreciative to find this forum. about me:

I have been struggling with weight since about the age of 8. I remember going to weight watchers at the age of 12. After college, I gained 40lbs in one year. I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which doesn't help with the weight. I love to eat- I eat for all occasions- happy, sad, stress, etc.... BUT I am tired of food ruling my life! I have always lived to eat and I want to change that. I want to eat to live!

I gained more weight after two kids and have been quite miserable. I have done many different diets and lifestyle changes but it is typical...lose weight, gain it back plus some.

I looked into surgery a couple years ago but my insurance did not cover it.

In November, we switched insurance companies and they cover it! Here is my timeline of events:

11-10-12- Information session

11-12-12- Verify benefits

11-12-12- complete and return questionnaires to doctor

11-16-12- view on line EMMI presentation

11-29-12- Bariatric screening with nurse and dietitian

12-10-12- psychological evaluation

1-3-13- Consult with surgeon- Dr. Amir Heydari

1-21-13- Request for authorization for surgery sent

1-24-13- Approved! wow that was fast (though they did not call and tell me until 1-28-13)

1-24-13- 1st pre-op class

1-31-13- 2nd pre-op class

1-31-13- pre-op appointment with surgeon

2-2-13- Begin pre-op diet

2-12-13- Surgery scheduled!

I am so excited and nervous all at once. I have prayed for this and God has heard my cry. I know it will NOT be easy but I am so ready for this.

Today is my "last supper" before pre-op diet. I am going to the Melting Pot!

Good luck to all!

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Today is my first day on clear liquids for pre-op! I'm excited and scared at the same time. I just keep repeating that I CAN DO THIS! in my head. I have lots of support. I'm so glad that I get to stay home tomorrow and Sunday. I don't want to be mean to my students! LOL! Good luck to you. I'm being sleeved on Valentine's Day!

I too am VD!!

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Made my first pmt to the hospital today I got a time or my surgery. I will be the first surgery of the day excited. Wishing the 25th will hurry up :)

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Good luck to you as well bamagirl! WE got this! Where are you from?

I'm originally from Huntsville, Alabama. I live in Arizona now.

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I'm sorry thats right you had told me that. I've talked to several people on here and I guess my brain went crazy......lol

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Ok- I thought about it.

I was previously on a rant about my precertification problems, but I realised it was a full blown rant and moved it to a forum topic where it belongs.

The people are great on this thread and I know how hard is to keep the happy thread happy and on topic about getting ready for surgery.

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