Hi! I just started my journey and I am looking forward to chatting with those of you who are on a similar time-frame as myself. My insurance is Cigna so they require a 3 month supervised diet, psych eval and sign off from my primary (which I am worried about, I haven't seen him in 5 years so what if he wont sign off? should I find someone new? suggestions?)

I am aiming for an early September surgery date, my Dr. said it is doable! I am excited and nervous.

I have learned so much already from reading about everyone else's experience it has really helped to calm me down.

I feel like I am obsessed with this and it's all I can think about. I have probably watched 200 youtube videos so far. LOL

Any tips, tricks or advice is welcome and appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Hi fellow September Sleevers!

I've been taking some vacation time and relaxing a bit before hitting the pre surgery diet and then surgery on September 9th!

I am nervous, and excited.

I've found this pre surgery diet (870 calories) a B*T@H!!!

Over the past couple days I have found that lemon water (which I actually enjoy) helps curb my appetite. I have jello cups 25 calories if I need a snack, a protein shake mid day or mid morning and then a Lean Cusine or similar meal for dinner.

Yesterday, I was super busy at work so no time for lunch, at dinner I had a chicken and liguine Lean meal and put the food in green leaf lettuce leaves like a wrap. It was actually pretty good. That was 270 calories. I seem to be doing well.

My pre surgery appointment with the Dr. is August 28th, she wants to see that I've lost 10 to 15 pounds. YIKERS!

How is everyone else doing that is pre surgery for September 2015?

Ok I got my approval today!!

Looks like Aug 31 is my day. Almost September. But good anyway! I wush everyone the best and I'll keep ya posted!! Diet class tomorrow to talk about preop and post op diets. Surgeon meeting on the 25th. Wow! So close!

Jazziminna, we have the same surgery date!!!

Good luck @@blessed7 and @jazzminna! I start my 2 week liquid diet on Sept 2nd for September 16th surgery! You all will do great!

Glad for you all. Still have one last nutritional visit on September 9th. Then should have a date finally

Hi fellow September Sleevers!

I've been taking some vacation time and relaxing a bit before hitting the pre surgery diet and then surgery on September 9th!

I am nervous, and excited.

I've found this pre surgery diet (870 calories) a B*T@H!!!

Over the past couple days I have found that lemon water (which I actually enjoy) helps curb my appetite. I have jello cups 25 calories if I need a snack, a protein shake mid day or mid morning and then a Lean Cusine or similar meal for dinner.

Yesterday, I was super busy at work so no time for lunch, at dinner I had a chicken and liguine Lean meal and put the food in green leaf lettuce leaves like a wrap. It was actually pretty good. That was 270 calories. I seem to be doing well.

My pre surgery appointment with the Dr. is August 28th, she wants to see that I've lost 10 to 15 pounds. YIKERS!

How is everyone else doing that is pre surgery for September 2015?

I am doing pre-op diet too, all liquids! My surgery is scheduled for Sept 3rd. Glad you joined us!

I just love this group.

Each time I am here I learn more and have come to know that I am not the only one. Which was sometimes my thinking.

I can't wait to stop avoiding mirrors!

I just love this group.

Each time I am here I learn more and have come to know that I am not the only one. Which was sometimes my thinking.

I can't wait to stop avoiding mirrors!

GOOD ONE! specifically DRESSING ROOM mirrors!!!!

Ok I got my approval today!!

Looks like Aug 31 is my day. Almost September. But good anyway! I wush everyone the best and I'll keep ya posted!! Diet class tomorrow to talk about preop and post op diets. Surgeon meeting on the 25th. Wow! So close!

Jazziminna, we have the same surgery date!!!

woo hoo!!!

I saw the surgeon two days ago, had my EGD today and last nut appointment next week, my surgeon will submit after next weeks nut visit but he did give me a date of Sept 9

I'm soooo excited! Start my liquid diet next thrusday woot Whoot

Yahoo!

Hello everyone -- This is my first time posting, but I've been lurking for a while. I've been through all the dr visits, workshops, etc. and got my surgery date - Sept. 25!

Hello everyone -- This is my first time posting, but I've been lurking for a while. I've been through all the dr visits, workshops, etc. and got my surgery date - Sept. 25!

congrats!! and you can lurk as long as you like

Finally got my date, September 14th , whoot whoot, congratulations and good luck, and many blessings on their upcoming surgery

Finally got my date, September 14th , whoot whoot, congratulations and good luck, and many blessings on their upcoming surgery

great news!! and congratulations!!!

we are all getting there!!!

Finally got my date, September 14th , whoot whoot, congratulations and good luck, and many blessings on their upcoming surgery

great news!! and congratulations!!!

we are all getting there!!!

thank you so much, when is your date?