So excited!!=) Just got my insurance approval in the mail. I'm Now on my 2 weeks pre-up diet (1000) calorie so far so good!! I'm down 14 pounds from my first visit with my surgeon and hopefully this 1000 calorie diet will help me loose more weight before my surgery=) looking for a sleeve buddy who's close to my date! Or can share any helpful tips=) god Bless.

Congrats on your approval! I am scheduled for this Monday 7/21! I am doing well on my pre op diet but it is only 800 cal. My weight seems to be fluctuating up and down but I think its just Water retention because I have been drinking about 4 liters per day.

So excited!!=) Just got my insurance approval in the mail. I'm Now on my 2 weeks pre-up diet (1000) calorie so far so good!! I'm down 14 pounds from my first visit with my surgeon and hopefully this 1000 calorie diet will help me loose more weight before my surgery=) looking for a sleeve buddy who's close to my date! Or can share any helpful tips=) god Bless.

My date is also 7/24. Very nervous but I know it's for the best.

Hello ladies!! so happy you guys replied! & are around the same surgery date! Yayy!!=) so my pre-op diet is goin well, however I'm kinda nerves! Did u guys make your shopping list for after the surgery I'm trying to get some ideas on what foods I should buy! I know I'll be on the liquid diet for 2 weeks after surgery in witch u guys will be too. What's you guys plan?

I have all ready purchases some stuff. Sugar free Popsicles, sf jello, yogurt, broth, tomato soup. Protein shakes. I don't have to start my pre surgery diet until 3 days before.

I am the same day, WHOOT WHOOT!! Getting very excited

I have all ready purchases some stuff. Sugar free Popsicles, sf jello, yogurt, broth, tomato soup. Protein shakes. I don't have to start my pre surgery diet until 3 days before.

I was thinking a lot of the same items!! Thanks for sharing with me! I wish u the best of luck with your surgery! However keep in touch!=)

I am the same day, WHOOT WHOOT!! Getting very excited

Hello their!! Yayy!! Look at that! =) I'm very excited as well!! Be sure to keep In touch! Are u on your pre-op diet? Did u start getting things for after your surgery? I'm heading out tomorrow to get more items!

So excited!!=) Just got my insurance approval in the mail. I'm Now on my 2 weeks pre-up diet (1000) calorie so far so good!! I'm down 14 pounds from my first visit with my surgeon and hopefully this 1000 calorie diet will help me loose more weight before my surgery=) looking for a sleeve buddy who's close to my date! Or can share any helpful tips=) god Bless.

I just had my surgery on 7/11/14 and I was on a liver shrinking diet and lost 10 lbs. I'm now on 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks purée and 2 weeks soft food. Albeit I didn't expect so much pain after the surgery but I have a low threshold of pain.

Good luck

<p>Congrats on your approval! I am scheduled for this Monday 7/21! I am doing well on my pre op diet but it is only 800 cal. My weight seems to be fluctuating up and down but I think its just water retention because I have been drinking about 4 liters per day. </p>

Wow that's a lot of water I'm supposed to drink 64 oz. my problem is trying t I drink liquids one oz for 30 minutes then continue like take a sip of water and wait until a few minutes then another sip and keep going until you reach 30 minutes then rest and start again.

Hello any help would be great as my date is set for July 23rd. I have blue shield and they denied me because they said I was missing a paper. We re faxed it in and they said they can take an additional 5 days. Has anyone heard of this? Has anyone had this happen to them? Will it take the full 5 days at that point? Some say it's quicker but I'm worried.

July 24 here too. Just think, next week at this time we'll be on the other side of this journey! I'm all stocked up with post surgery protein stuff and ready to go

My date is July 23rd!! Can't wait!!

I'm scheduled for 7/22. I'm scared and excited! I had a lap band about 4 yrs ago, and wasn't successful. I pray this works!

I'm scheduled for 7/22. I'm scared and excited! I had a lap band about 4 yrs ago, and wasn't successful. I pray this works!

My dr told me if the band didn't work the sleeve won't work. I just really want to have surgey!!!!

Congrats with having your insurance approval!! My surgery is scheduled for July 30, 2014!! Yeah!! My pre-op tests are on your date of surgery. I too am excited! Good for you and your new life to be.