Thankful, of how quickly I was approved I attended a seminar late September, insurance approved on 10/10/13. Looking toward surgery on 10/31/13;therefore, today is day one on diet. I'm not hugery, but I've had a killer headache all day.

Congrats I went to my seminar in August of this year and I was inform the next day my surgery was approved and all I have to do is a 6 month weight management. So I am looking forward to Jan 2014 .

Hi,

I have attended the seminar, had a surgeon and dietician visit. I had my blood drawn and will have an endoscopy on 10-25-13. They will submit my papers to the insurance co. after the endoscopy. My surgeon requires 20# lost before he'll do the surgery. Considering how slowly I lose weight it might be a LONG time before surgery.

Congrats to you both on receiving approval!! :-)

Hi @cupcake & @love to be at goal, it's seems we are all headed towards the right diction congrats to you both. This forum is awesome, how nice to meet ppl with the same goals. Things are now getting real so I am grateful to be among your company.

Hang in there! When I started my pre op diet, I felt great days 1/2. 3-5 however were an entirely different story. I took a ton of hot baths, and knitted a lot. I did what it took to pull threw those days. Today was day 14 of my pre op diet. I have tomorrow as last day of pre op diet, then is have one Clear liquids day.

What pulled me threw was knowing that I was laying the ground work for better health. I wanted to be in the best shape by having my liver shrink as much as I could possibly get it. I've had ups and downs the last 14 days...it takes more mental work than the average person could possibly muster up.

Stay strong and think of your health! One last word, be kind to yourself during this time. My usual stamina has vanished...learn to stop and rest.

:-)

Greetings from chicago @gomekast...thank you for ur kind words n great advise, and congratulations!!!! Keep me posted..I will have you in mind, and wishing you a speedy recovery.