I've seen topics where members having surgery in the same month have kinda banded together to offer support and encouragement to one another. I think this is a wonderful idea, and I'd like to see if there's anyone having surgery in March that would like to support one another.

I have a tentative date for the second or third week in March. I have UHC through Georgia Pacific and they use BRS for approvals. I don't expect any delays, nor does my surgeon's office, so she saved me a spot, so to speak, lol.

Tonight I have my psyc eval, and Monday is my information class, I have two more visits, 2/5 and 3/5 of my six month supervised diet, and on March 5th when I leave my PCP's office, I'll take my worksheet to the surgeon and we'll submit to insurance. That's where I'm at!

I'd love to talk with others that are looking at the same time frame as me!!

My surgeon is not requiring me to be on a liquid diet before surgery; just a low fat diet the week before surgery. Then I have to fast 12 hours before surgery. I'm wondering why I don't' date=' but so many of you do????[/quote']

Some dr differ. Are u having laparoscopic?

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

Some dr differ. Are u having laparoscopic?

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

Yes, I'm having laparoscopic.

No you can not! :-)

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

I did have to agree to my granddaughter eating with me on them, since she and her mom are staying with us until April 1st. Just a crazy Idea to make it fun for me and easy on others caring for me.

Yes' date=' I'm having laparoscopic.[/quote']

My Surg told me today (he does 200 of these a yr) that the liver lays over the area of the stomach and pouch area they have to create. He says if its too heavy it makes it harder and easier to have perforations, errors, etc. Monday I have clear liquids and magnesium citrate flush as well. I had me diet modified to liquid plus one healthy choice meal (cal = 250 or less).

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

Got my insurance approval today. Surgery date is 3/19! I am so excited! Liquid diet starts 3/5. I actually started dieting 1/3and have lost 25 lbs. I am so ready to get on with this thing!!!

Got my insurance approval today. Surgery date is 3/19! I am so excited! Liquid diet starts 3/5. I actually started dieting 1/3and have lost 25 lbs. I am so ready to get on with this thing!!!

Congratulations, my liquid diet starts 3-3 and my surgery is 3-15. I haven't lost anything pre liquid, couldn't or insurance would not approve me since BMI is less then 37

Got my insurance approval today. Surgery date is 3/19! I am so excited! Liquid diet starts 3/5. I actually started dieting 1/3and have lost 25 lbs. I am so ready to get on with this thing!!!

Congratulations, my liquid diet starts 3-3 and my surgery is 3-15. I haven't lost anything pre liquid, couldn't or insurance would not approve me since BMI is less then 37

Mine are too, they are Optifast. Also allowed soup, a protein bar and sf jello /Popsicles.

Hi Everyone!!!

I have a tentative date of 3/26. I am having a revision from lap band to RNY. I have not submitted to insurance yet I have one more doc visit on 3/6 before I can submit for approval. I have completed all other tests required! im not sure what my Pre-op diet will be but i know i will have one! I have a great doc and i am thankful.

I'm excited, scared, nervous and looking forward to time off work. Lol.

I wish you all the best, speedy recoveries and to loose lots of weight!!!!

Elle

I know the feeling. I am 5'5" and currently weigh 322lbs. Failure is an fear as well as the excess skin. I plan on staying as focused and motivated as possible. I want to gain my life back and really live.

I'm 5'4" 328... we have similar starting points! I'd love to share our experience with surgery i.e.: ups and downs, losses, NSVs, I think it would be wonderful. I'm so happy there are so many people in this post that we can learn and gain encouragement from!

So exciting!

Did anyone have to do a 6 month, monthly visit with the dietitian for ins? I did and I have to admit that I fibbed my way through the while process (which I had to repeat after my denial). They wanted me to start to get used to eating like I would after surgery. So the outcome was to be that I was not drinking with meals, chewing my food to applesauce consistency, heavy proteins with low carbs, taking 30 mins to eat my meals etc... the thing is, is that if I could do all of that I would not need surgery. So I told them what they wanted to hear to get approved. Now I am worried that I did not take advantage of that time and cheated myself. I am now really scared that I will not be prepared once this is all said and done. Anyone else feel the same, or go through something like this?

I had to do this six months thing... but how did you "fib" if you don't mind my asking. Lol... I have one more visit on the 28th, and I'm done!!

EGD Results came back and I'm good!! OMG it's really gonna happen! U guys were right I was out like a light and didn't even feel it lol hoping to book my surgery tomorrow and soon as I know I will post!! God bless!

That's wonderful!! I can't wait to get that call when I'll know for sure... ahhhh this is definitely a nerve wracking experience.

I had to do this six months thing... but how did you "fib" if you don't mind my asking. Lol... I have one more visit on the 28th' date=' and I'm done!![/quote']

I did the same thing but with my teams approval to keep my BMI up. Now I am coming up with ideas to make sure I don't over eat. I am asking for appetite suppressant for the liquid portion prior to surgery. And I plan on using a childrens tea set to make sure I can put extra on my plates.

Look at this amazing group of people set to reclaim health and wellness in March 2013!! I commend all of you for being so brave and taking steps to better yourself!! I'm so thankful for all of you for taking a few minutes out of your day to pop in and chat with everyone!

1. Laverne1908: 3/4!
   
2. Ab1986: 3/4!
   
3. df5768 3/4!
   
4. RoxyFoxy: 3/5!
   
5. jen2013: 3/5!
   
6. vachick64: 3/5!
   
7. Gurlygirlrcr80: 3/6!
   
8. 2bhealthy: 3/8!
   
9. Mexicali: 3/11!
   
10. amvg85: 3/11!
    
11. marisela: 3/11!
    
12. 11brittney11: 3/11!
    
13. metherer: 3/11!
    
14. godinez831: 3/12!
    
15. JenP: 3/12!
    
16. thynnlynn: 3/13!!
    
17. LilBoo007: 3/13!
    
18. kraney; 3/14!!!
    
19. carissacarissa75: 3/14!
    
20. Vens1920: 3/15!
    
21. Janel: 3/15!
    
22. bolilian: 3/18!
    
23. Heather76: 3/18!
    
24. Blaq_Butterfly: 3/19!
    
25. changingmylife2013: 3/19!
    
26. Smilejoelle1: 3/20!
    
27. Christy0327: 3/20!
    
28. AmandaD: 3/21!
    
29. Fixherupper: 3/21!
    
30. Kathypitcher31: 3/21!
    
31. trentecj: 3/22!
    
32. sb5366: 3/22!
    
33. dkm164: 3/25!
    
34. Drucella22: 3/25!
    
35. MarinaCC: 3/25!!
    
36. Manda85: 3/26!
    
37. ElleG: 3/26!
    
38. A-2nd-Chance: 3/28!!
    
39. AmandaD: 3/28!
    
40. tbaby: waiting!
    
41. JaneC.: waiting!
    

I started on page one of this thread, and I was surprised how many people had fallen off this list here and there. I'm so sorry. I don't know how that's happened, but I've tried my best to include EVERYONE, even those who don't have a date yet. So if you don't see your name let me know, if you have a date change, I'll change it on the list. No problem!