I'm excited! Insurance company (BCBSTX) received paperwork today. Now the wait is on. What should I be doing now while waiting for approval? Should I begin purchasing anything or what? Once I am approved I will have to attend Bariatric University, endoscopy, and pre-op hospital visit.

I would not buy much of anything. Maybe try a few low-carb, high Protein shakes (Premier Protein, EAS...) to find one you like for the pre-op diet. Maybe a few cans of chicken broth and sugar free Jell-O and sugar free popsicles.

But don't load up too much, your tastes will change (at least in the short term) post-op and the flavors you liked pre-op may not be too appealing. Plus, you will be eating so little that you won't need to keep much on the shelves.

When I was planning on stocking up for my post-op eating, I was still thinking I would need the same amounts I was currently eating. My best friend stopped me and reminded me, that I'd be eating about 1/4th of my current calories post-op and I wouldn't need so much food in the house.

I would wait to shop until after the approval but you could taste test some sample proteins. Waiting is hard. Hang in there. Good luck!!

Edited January 13, 201511 yr by Elode