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Endoscopy done...everything looks good! Start my two week liquid diet and have Psych eval tomorrow. Can't decide if I want to have something yummy (carby) for my last pre-surgery meal or just stick to low carb the way I've been doing since approval. I want to lose as much weight as possible before surgery, so I guess I know what my answer is...;)

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I'm so annoyed right now. I got approved and scheduled for surgery for August 6th. My hubby took off work to stay with my kids and am having a cousin who took off work help me with kids the following week. The surgeons office said that surgeon wont even be in that day..ugh..Why would they give me that day..so I got August 8th..rearranged everything for august 8th including drs appointments.. Then I get my packet in email saying Im approved for the lapband which i had inquired about initially but when i submitted my packet everything stated the sleeve. Ah so now scheduler tells me he doesnt do the sleeve on the 8th because his "sleeve" assistant isnt in that day. so now im waiting around till tomorrow so that I can rearrange my husband and mothers schedule as well as all my drs appointment..Little bumps in the road but still annoyed!!

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I'm so annoyed right now. I got approved and scheduled for surgery for August 6th. My hubby took off work to stay with my kids and am having a cousin who took off work help me with kids the following week. The surgeons office said that surgeon wont even be in that day..ugh..Why would they give me that day..so I got August 8th..rearranged everything for august 8th including drs appointments.. Then I get my packet in email saying Im approved for the lapband which i had inquired about initially but when i submitted my packet everything stated the sleeve. Ah so now scheduler tells me he doesnt do the sleeve on the 8th because his "sleeve" assistant isnt in that day. so now im waiting around till tomorrow so that I can rearrange my husband and mothers schedule as well as all my drs appointment..Little bumps in the road but still annoyed!!

Just wanted to add that I had told them many many times that this is the ONLY week that will work for me as the following week is my husband and daughetrs bday and bday party and my daughter starts her first day of preschool in september, so I wanted to be well enough to drive her there and pick her up... Sorry just needed to rant

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Just wanted to add that I had told them many many times that this is the ONLY week that will work for me as the following week is my husband and daughetrs bday and bday party and my daughter starts her first day of preschool in september' date=' so I wanted to be well enough to drive her there and pick her up... Sorry just needed to rant[/quote']

It's a valid rant.. I'm still t

Twirling my thumbs waiting in the first date.. Good luck to you

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JUST Got my Insuarnce approval. I am being sleeved August 6th!! Now to takle this 2 week liquid diet. I can do 2 liquid meals and one Protein and salad for dinner.< /div>

Opps I was wrong...was told today I am on all liquids for 2 weeks..and all the shakes I bought are no acceptable...they gave me a strict list of 5 different shakes to try..they want me drinking like 6 shakes a day...Sounds crazy 2 me. But I have to have 1200 cals a day...and I was looking forward to my grilled chicken dinners. Ohh well..

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Me too !! Whoop whoop hands in the air ;-)

Exactly!!!

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SuperMom, which shakes were on your approved list?

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hey there' date=' just started my pre-op this morning. I am surprised to see how many of you seem to have a lot of «freedom» when it comes to what to eat/drink. I have to stick to 4 opti-fast Protein shake a day (chocolate or vanilla)...pretty gross, and only 3 cups of veggies (natural) a day. I just drank my second Protein Shake and could not finish it...it is so thick and yucky. I wonder if it is bad that i do not finish the shakes...At least, I feel terrific, so far so good :)...The thing i miss the most already: a piece of gum. It usually gives me a little boost, but i have no intention to cheat. I actually don't understand how come so many people on here say they cheated...Personnally,my pre-op diet is for only two weeks and also it's self-paid and though my parents are the one paying, i have no intention to put their money to waist...

If some of you have started a while ago, i would love to know what part of the pre-op you found most difficult. Usually, are the first couple days the most difficult, or is it towards the end, or else ?

It's great to know when everyone is getting their surgery, but it would be nice to ask our questions, share our experience/feelings on this page.

Thanks and good luck to all ![/quote']

Try the costco Protein drinks.. I think its called premiere already made

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1st ambervsg2013, abbygirl, vicki s, TARPHR, 1sassygal, AmyInOrlando, natynat22, brittbaby,

2nd ahurtt, Jacqui, Alyson810, newme-in13, lyricallyme2, lala3613, gamergirl, mamachef, newme-in13,

3rd jc2008,

4th ca_medic5,

5th LOSINGLOOSEY, Jusme06, elisa123, serenity1959, ca_medic5, adargie, GBFree82, Care1175, cathdro, vinniej3, yellowbox, Kaj, Lady cristal, determined1103,

6th PattyGee, srboyd86, Kimmy1813, SeaGirl, lubelu, khicks, lia51310, karpouzian, Karen Allsopp, supermom223, beckilou, ShrinkyDinkMe101, sugarpop, Dhash, mbac82, Beachbum2017, Pangur, yamgirl,

7th Bellanthin, antinette, momof02boys, Autumnrain1908, emr3857, xsammy, Vetniemeer, jenpez, Noirsunflower,

8th determined1103, kim2002, Lady cristal, BayouBoy, sandra43230, sleevedreamerkemp, Jeanie S,

9th Amanda D Greeson, Disneymomma4,

10th nervousnelly, AussieCindy,

11th

12th NMJG, miss_cee85, diva25, 411angela, sweetie022972, 411angela,

13th LadybugGirl23, JennJ536, mgilks, ShanRN,

14th SmilinNC, Living4Me, hunny79, SmilinNC, Hannah55,

15th natedog51, holidayexpressions, darleenmr, Flower girl, melissa73,

16th

17th

18th

19th stacechase, debs003, Isu2868, Nikiw2008, HalfpastAmazing33, sweetmom21, maggie914,

20th Dee White, mommaoftwins, newkim, nyorker, quackstitch, MemphisChik,

21st lapoore, scarbedazzles,

22nd MRSNikki82, maggiei, kmed21

23rd NotLookinBack, Happy3beme,

24th

25th

26th dollyhazel, tmartin87_05, SmallTalkTC,

27th marlene829,

28th tashk, Islandlife,

29th bruised but not brocken, akay02, Macy6,

30th

31st

I just counted and there are currently 121 of us being sleeved this month, that is amazing what a month a head.

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Glucerna, bariatric advance, met rx, GNC total lean Meal Replacement, eas myoplex light..Thy want me drinking 6 shakes per day to get in 1200 calories..Im gonna call them because thats expensive!!!!

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Glucerna' date=' bariatric advance, met rx, GNC total lean meal replacement, eas myoplex light..Thy want me drinking 6 shakes per day to get in 1200 calories..Im gonna call them because thats expensive!!!![/quote']

I asked mine if I could replace the shakes with lean Protein instead and he said "yes - keep portions small". I aim to get under 30g carbs, 100g Protein, and ~900 calories.

I am still trying to find Protein Shakes that I like because we have ~2 or 3 weeks of them post-op. yuckie.

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1st ambervsg2013' date=' abbygirl, vicki s, TARPHR, 1sassygal, AmyInOrlando, natynat22, brittbaby,

2nd ahurtt, Jacqui, Alyson810, newme-in13, lyricallyme2, lala3613, gamergirl, mamachef, newme-in13,

3rd jc2008,

4th ca_medic5,

5th LOSINGLOOSEY, Jusme06, elisa123, serenity1959, ca_medic5, adargie, GBFree82, Care1175, cathdro, vinniej3, yellowbox, Kaj, Lady cristal, determined1103,

6th PattyGee, srboyd86, Kimmy1813, SeaGirl, lubelu, khicks, lia51310, karpouzian, Karen Allsopp, supermom223, beckilou, ShrinkyDinkMe101, sugarpop, Dhash, mbac82, Beachbum2017, Pangur, yamgirl,

7th Bellanthin, antinette, momof02boys, Autumnrain1908, emr3857, xsammy, Vetniemeer, jenpez, Noirsunflower,

8th determined1103, kim2002, Lady cristal, BayouBoy, sandra43230, sleevedreamerkemp, Jeanie S,

9th Amanda D Greeson, Disneymomma4,

10th nervousnelly, AussieCindy,

11th

12th NMJG, miss_cee85, diva25, 411angela, sweetie022972, 411angela,

13th LadybugGirl23, JennJ536, mgilks, ShanRN,

14th SmilinNC, Living4Me, hunny79, SmilinNC, Hannah55,

15th natedog51, holidayexpressions, darleenmr, Flower girl, melissa73,

16th

17th

18th

19th stacechase, debs003, Isu2868, Nikiw2008, HalfpastAmazing33, sweetmom21, maggie914,

20th Dee White, mommaoftwins, newkim, nyorker, quackstitch, MemphisChik,

21st lapoore, scarbedazzles,

22nd MRSNikki82, maggiei, kmed21

23rd NotLookinBack, Happy3beme,

24th

25th

26th dollyhazel, tmartin87_05, SmallTalkTC,

27th marlene829,

28th tashk, Islandlife,

29th bruised but not brocken, akay02, Macy6,

30th

31st

I just counted and there are currently 121 of us being sleeved this month, that is amazing what a month a head. [/quote']

WOW your organized lol how awesome thanks for making this list im so excited for everyone and wishing a speedy recovery and smooth sailing to the losers bench!! SKINNY WISHES YA'LL

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