I got my date (November 19, 2014). So excited. ???? I have even stated getting ready for the 2 weeks liquid diet. During the day I've been drinking the protein drinks along with all types of liquids, like broth, jello and ice pops. I eat dinner when I get home. Then 2 days last week I went the entire day liquids. I did good. My family helped by cooking dinner, I went into my bed room ????. This test really helped me. The thought of going cold turkey all at once was causing me stress. I lost 10 pds already. I even thought of not doing the surgery but I know the 10 pds won't stay off if I don't get the lap ban. I took the 10 pd loss as a sign that I am ready for this and I can do it.

Lisa

I pretty much meet qualifications. Can my insurance deny me if doctors say I need it? I have IEHP INSURANCE

@@Ldimples no I didn't ...u should do fine now you're body has cleared out the toxins. ....if tht was ur first time doin liquids. ...just make sure you have enough broth and Popsicles and water

@@Annette no the only way they can deny is if the don't cover the surgery. ...if u meet qualifications ur set if they cover it..call ur insurance ur self they will tell you if it's covered

That's my birthday (: congrats. So happy for you!

My surgery is on Nov 19th, all of you have really helped me know what to expect. I am almost there 3 more days. ???? A little scared but you all help me not to let the unknown paralyze me with fear. Thank you.

I am 5 day post op and I am regretting the surgery. I am allowed pureed food but I am not really hungry, I aam able to get things down like eggs, chicken, even some chili but have to force myself to eat. A little depressed because I am not really enjoying food right now. Whenever I eat I feel like it just sits in my chest and I eat slow and it is pureed good and I even chew it good. I feel uncomfortable feeling in my chest most of the day. Will I always feel like this? I am drained most of the day and can not feel like my normal self. I thought I would be back to work this Monday but I have decided to stay out a few more days. I am just so depressed. I just want to feel like me.

My doctor told me that after surgery I'd feel like I wasnt hungry for a while but to make sure I drank my shakes. Maybe you should go to a support group? That may help with your depression! And im sure you wont always feel like that! . Maybe try walking on a tredmill have you lost any weight?

My doctor told me that after surgery I'd feel like I wasnt hungry for a while but to make sure I drank my shakes. Maybe you should go to a support group? That may help with your depression! And im sure you wont always feel like that! . Maybe try walking on a tredmill have you lost any weight?

Yes I have lost 17lbs during this process.

Well thats positive. . Think positive. Ill pray you get out of your funk (:

Dimples that sounds closer to my experience and I got a lot better 7 days out. Have you thought about going back to a liquid diet? That may help

Dimples that sounds closer to my experience and I got a lot better 7 days out. Have you thought about going back to a liquid diet? That may help

I today I only had 1 1/2 protein shakes. Don't really want anything else. I have an follow up appoint tomorrow. I will talk to the doctor. I am trying to remember this is only day 5.

Good luck! I'll pray everything goes well (:

My date is December 4th. I was told to start my pre op diet the day after Thanksgiving. That only gives me a week. I'm nervous.

How is it going?

Dimples that sounds closer to my experience and I got a lot better 7 days out. Have you thought about going back to a liquid diet? That may help

I am doing much better now. Glad that part is over.