November buddies where are you?

[Rena's got this 274]

No it was actually more. At the appt this morning I found out I start the diet tomorrow instead of next week so I ended up needing 531.00 worth of opti fast. Not real impressed at the moment lol. I'm sure I will feel even better tomorrow night ... Now I won't

Sorry, but that sounds really outrageous. I'd be having some words with my doc about having to spend that much on a diet before getting sleeved. My doc requires 1 to 2 weeks of a liquid Protein diet, but leaves it up to us what we purchase. We have to get 90 grams of Protein in per day with limited amounts of carbs, I forget the exact amount, but my nutritionist compares it to a liquid style Adkins diet.

My last month of my 6 month diet requirement is at the beginning of November, and then hopefully I'll have everything done and can submit to BC/BS. The closer it gets, the less excited I seem to get about it. I don't know why.

[Sleeved4LifeJudy 16]

I see some surgery dates are coming up quickly! Congrats and good luck. My date is Nov 27. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm not sure how this 56 year old body will bounce back. I will be having my lap band removed and revise to the sleeve. I've read I could have more complications because of having the band first. Like scar tissue, stricture, etc.

[mazzers120 75]

I'm am tentatively on for nov. 19th pending insurance approval. Nervous, exited and scared. This process require jumping through so many hoops, it's draining : /

[Derbymama21 31]

Nov 25th!!! Wish I would of chosen an earlier date now though. Anyone going to OCC?

[pickleface 4]

I'm going to TJ Nov 8-13 by myself.. I'm hoping someone else from here will be going during thar time. Hospital/Mi Doctor Hotel/Marriott. It's getting closer! Good luck everyone!!

[tabbatha35 44]

I'm November 1st. Excited and a tad nervous. But ready for the real journey to begin.

[GBPackerGrl 57]

I'm November 1st. Excited and a tad nervous. But ready for the real journey to begin.

Hi Tabbatha, I am Nov 1st as well!!! Good luck to you. When do you start your pre-op diet?

[GBPackerGrl 57]

Sorry guys I am new here and just learning how to post things!! Last post looks real stupid!! ;(. I will learn.

[wandaw111 0]

Oh I'm so hoping for a November date. I had my pre op class today. All that is left is a nut appt and then we submit to insurance. Gaaahh I'm soo nervous!

I have had my cardio eval, pulmonologist in 3 days, and psych on the 17, Still waiting for insurance denial( I have an exception for bariatric surgery on my insurance) so I am having to pay cash. Everything is dragging out and taking soooooooo long! I am hoping for a November date. All my doctor said was that it would be done before the end of the year...grrrrrrrrr

[iamawingsfan 12]

Nov 26th in MI scared but excited ready for the new me to be born

[Skalleywag 12]

I am scheduled for November 4th for surgery. I have already had my psych appt and that went good. I have nut appt on the Oct 14th and then pre-op appt with surgeon on Oct 15th. Final paperwork will be submitted on the 15th and fingers crossed that approval will go without complications. Start 2 week liquid diet on Oct 21st!! So no Halloween candy for me! I am excited and nervous. Have not told very many people i don't want to be judged. I am sooo ready to start a new chapter in my life ! Praying everyone has a smooth approval and surgery ! :tongue2:

[McButterpants 2,846]

November 14th in Las Vegas!!!!

[BamaGirly37 45]

Sorry, but that sounds really outrageous. I'd be having some words with my doc about having to spend that much on a diet before getting sleeved. My doc requires 1 to 2 weeks of a liquid Protein diet, but leaves it up to us what we purchase. We have to get 90 grams of Protein in per day with limited amounts of carbs, I forget the exact amount, but my nutritionist compares it to a liquid style Adkins diet.

Yes I agree it is outrageous but they were very firm in saying it was not an option. So I just have to do it. I started today and it is really not a happy day at my house Hopefully it will be better tomorrow. I'm sure my family is praying it will be anyway!

[Mel1976 47]

I am hoping for the later part of November. I am all approved through insurance, just need to lose a little before my doctor will do it.

[tabbatha35 44]

I'm November 1st. Excited and a tad nervous. But ready for the real journey to begin.

Hi Tabbatha, I am Nov 1st as well!!! Good luck to you. When do you start your pre-op diet?

I wish you all the best too!!! My doctor had me on a pre-op diet since I first saw him. It basically consist of making changes to your diet now such as not drinking soda or sugary drinks, eating lean meats, and taking in at least 64 ounces of Water. I had already started doing that already. I've lost 22 pounds so far. I know some people have to do a liquid diet before. My doctor don't require that. He has the other diet to help you adopt healthy habits now.