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!

I uploaded two. Under Perky4756 while ago. ☺

Notforthefaint- I am going to get the sleeve. How about you?

Hey everyone-- just do a quick comment and let us know what surgery you are going for.

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Happy Monday everyone! Does anyone have anything WLS related going on this week?

I have my first weight mgmt meeting on Tuesday. Plus, drumroll please.... I removed all unhealthy food and Snacks from my pantry and donated them to the food bank, this weekend.

New slate!

I'm receiving some of my protein powders today... going to familiarize myself with all 5, cutting out soda pop, and going to start taking my vitamins everyday. My next appointment isn't until aug 10th... PREP session. Can't schedule surgery until after sleep study on Aug 7th.

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I tried the Muscle Milk Meal Replacement shake this morning. It was actually pretty good!

You might check it out.

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I tried the Muscle Milk meal replacement shake this morning. It was actually pretty good!

You might check it out.

I'll have too try those... I wanna see how mu NUT wants to do the preop diet first. I heard muscle was great. Also opti fast or something like that.

just checking in with everyone! I had my first boot camp session yesterday (first time in about 4 years, let's just say that I am sore), today is my 2nd appointment with my surgeon and my 1st appointment with my new primary (I need his sign off for insurance approval).

I am anxious to see how it goes today. Hope everyone is doing great! I will check in later!

Good luck at appointments. Every since my exercise classes I have been doing them to get I n the swing of doing.

_{I don't have anything WLS related this week. It's getting so muggy outside even with going for walks at 8 PM - UGH humidity is not my friend. :-) Good luck with your appointments!}

I have made a ton of drastic changed in my eating habits and I am happy to report no has been hurt .... Yet.. Hahah

Just had my endoscopy today. Hope for September surgery date. I'm nervous about the surgery, but know I need it for my health. Wonder what the holidays will be like this year?

I received my protein powders today..... not looking planning to drinking them without adding anything too make them more appealing... protein has always tasted like chalky barium too me. But I'm planning to blend strawberries, raspberries, and all kind fruits and veggies...along with peanut butter and toranis sugar free.. I should be fine...

Remind me- which ones did you get?

Well I saw the pulminologist today ...now I have to redo sleep study( my last one was 2 yrs ago) get an EKG and a few other tests to check my lung function

Remind me- which ones did you get?

Gold standard whey chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, and unflavored. Easy to make smoothies with and pre and post workout shakes. Still not done shopping... need too get chicken and beef broths, fruits ans veggies and etc. But I have time.

Edited June 25, 201511 yr by Sleevemetoo15