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I'm excited about that but anxious thinking about the post op of healing etc after the sleeve. Having 3/4 of my stomach removed is scary to think about. I know it will all go well but it's still a heavy duty operation. I listen to my surgery cd every night in bed. I've used it before and it's very calming. Here is the Amazon link to it . http://www.amazon.com/A-Meditation-Promote-Successful-Surgery/dp/1881405346/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1391060236&sr=8-10&keywords=belleruth+naparstek

True that. I guess I am a bit nervous about that. I only 13 days off as of the day I have surgery, before I go back to school. (I'm doing it just before my spring break) so I do worry I'll be tired and all that to go back. And the pain. But I seem to be a really fast healer, so I'm hoping this goes the same way.

I'll have to take a look at that! :)

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Just got approved!!!! February 18th is my day. Yaayyy!!!!!!! With dr Gersin in Charlotte NC

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I'm the 17th in Scottsdale AZ w/Dr Blackstone. Sarahjane is the 17th also and your the 18th. Great support for each other.

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Just got approved!!!! February 18th is my day. Yaayyy!!!!!!! With dr Gersin in Charlotte NC

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pre-op anesthesia visit today, consents on Monday and surgery in...10 days. Wow. Having a devil of a time sleeping the night through this week-wake up at 3 am like an alarm clock! I think it is nerves but it is aggravating :angry:
Messed up my pre-op diet a bit by having 3 shakes instead of 2 and a sensible meal-just misread the form. I started journaling a few months ago to try and figure out my relationship with food and it has been quite enlightening. Anyone else journal?

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pre-op anesthesia visit today, consents on Monday and surgery in...10 days. Wow. Having a devil of a time sleeping the night through this week-wake up at 3 am like an alarm clock! I think it is nerves but it is aggravating :angry:

Messed up my pre-op diet a bit by having 3 shakes instead of 2 and a sensible meal-just misread the form. I started journaling a few months ago to try and figure out my relationship with food and it has been quite enlightening. Anyone else journal?

Funny. I guess everyplace is different. I am supposed to have 3 shakes and a dinner or 5 shakes and no "food". My surgery is a day after yours, and I too have been waking up way earlier than I should.(In my case 4am). I am a bevy emotions from scared to excited, and I suspected that is what is waking me up earlier than I would like. I agree it is very aggravating. I havent started journaling, but I am considering it.

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Just got my approval today from Cigna!! Now waiting to hear from my surgeon's office with a date! I can't believe this is really happening! I am soooo excited!!

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How long did approval take? I have Cigna too and will submit next week.

Just got my approval today from Cigna!! Now waiting to hear from my surgeon's office with a date! I can't believe this is really happening! I am soooo excited!!

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Ok. I don't know how my comment got on someone else's. But I am still fairly new at this posting. Anyway. I too Just got approved. Today!!! February 18th is my day with dr Gersin in Charlotte NC

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I'm the 17th in Scottsdale AZ w/Dr Blackstone. Sarahjane is the 17th also and your the 18th. Great support for each other.

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Just got approved!!!! February 18th is my day. Yaayyy!!!!!!! With dr Gersin in Charlotte NC

Lol. I am a dork:). I couldn't figure out how my message got on yours. Absolutely. We can be a great support for each other

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About 2 weeks! Longest 2 weeks ever!!

How long did approval take? I have Cigna too and will submit next week.

Just got my approval today from Cigna!! Now waiting to hear from my surgeon's office with a date! I can't believe this is really happening! I am soooo excited!!

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Ok. I don't know how my comment got on someone else's. But I am still fairly new at this posting. Anyway. I too Just got approved. Today!!! February 18th is my day with dr Gersin in Charlotte NC

Hey there!!! Same day!! Pre-op is the 3rd (Monday) then I start my pre-op diet Tuesday. Good luck!!

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Had my pre op appt today, and now I'm ready to do this thing. I'm even more excited than I was before! I learned so many creative ways to get my Protein. A good tip my NUT gave us was to buy vanilla or unflavored protein powders, because then you can doctor them to be ANY flavor you want. Like, you could take vanilla, Decaf coffee, and drink it hot, iced, or blended. Or add SF chocolate Syrup to one. Or make em fruity with Jello. Or add either flavor to pudding. So many great ideas!

If I didn't want to still get some yummy foods in over the weekend, that I won eat for a long time/if ever, I'd start now!

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Had my pre op appt today, and now I'm ready to do this thing. I'm even more excited than I was before! I learned so many creative ways to get my Protein. A good tip my NUT gave us was to buy vanilla or unflavored protein powders, because then you can doctor them to be ANY flavor you want. Like, you could take vanilla, Decaf coffee, and drink it hot, iced, or blended. Or add SF chocolate Syrup to one. Or make em fruity with Jello. Or add either flavor to pudding. So many great ideas! If I didn't want to still get some yummy foods in over the weekend, that I won eat for a long time/if ever, I'd start now!

Jeez!!! It's getting so dang real now SJ!!!!!! I'm beside myself with excitement!

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Jeez!!! It's getting so dang real now SJ!!!!!! I'm beside myself with excitement!

I know, it's amazing. Although, since I am still waiting for approval from my ins, I'm just waitin for the other shoe to drop. Haha. Although I've talked to bcbs so many times that I know I won't get denied. It's just until there is approval....

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