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Fort Worth area here. Sleeved on 11/19. Doing exceptionally well post-op.

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Would anyone mind sharing some of there process experiences I am very interested in this and I'm not sure where to even start. Thank you (:

I don't mind sharing any of my experiences. But since the whole story is rather long (and likely boring), is there anything in particular you would like to know about?

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Would anyone mind sharing some of there process experiences I am very interested in this and I'm not sure where to even start. Thank you (:

I don't mind sharing any of my experiences. But since the whole story is rather long (and likely boring), is there anything in particular you would like to know about?

Thank you so much!! (: I have bcbstx insurance and the only thing they require is the psych evaluation. I have been referred to a surgeon but I'm waiting on a call back on an appointment date. How long did your process take before you had your surgery? I'm worried about the pre op diet because I am addicted to sweets. I'm glad to hear you are doing really good! Thank you for taking the time to help me I appreciate it :)

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I, too, am doing very well. My surgery was Nov 17. Midland, Tx

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Dallas here! 6 months out from surgery and doing great. ????

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Would anyone mind sharing some of there process experiences I am very interested in this and I'm not sure where to even start. Thank you (:

I don't mind sharing any of my experiences. But since the whole story is rather long (and likely boring), is there anything in particular you would like to know about?
Thank you so much!! (: I have bcbstx insurance and the only thing they require is the psych evaluation. I have been referred to a surgeon but I'm waiting on a call back on an appointment date. How long did your process take before you had your surgery? I'm worried about the pre op diet because I am addicted to sweets. I'm glad to hear you are doing really good! Thank you for taking the time to help me I appreciate it :)
It took about 7 weeks from the time I had my initial consult with the surgeon until I had surgery. My insurance (UHC) had no requirements based on my BMI and co-morbidities, but my surgeon had me do a psych evaluation, EGD (because I have had acid reflux and took Nexium everyday for years. They discovered I had a hiatal hernia), and a cardio work up.

As for the pre-op diet, I had a two week liquid diet that was hard at first but got easier as the days rolled buy. The best advice I can give you is to start making the changes that are required for post-op life now. It will make it easier down the road. There are also a few good books to read, I would recommend "The emotional first aid kit: a practical guide to life after Bariatric surgery". Think of it as a primer for living with Bariatric surgery.

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Jazzys, yes, we emailed each other :) I am currently looking for support groups in this area. I had mostly Premier Protein drinks from Walmart. My doc office has since said many of their clients have issues with Premier. Even my NUT recommended it. I had no trouble with it at all and I bought them at Walmart.

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Astrosgirl, how are you doing??? How much have you lost since surgery, if you don't mind me asking......

I am 9 days post op and feel like I am weeks ahead. I am supposed to be on liquid diet still and had some mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie (a little) and I feel great. Had some cream of wheat this morning.

What was your diet weeks one and two post op?

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Astrosgirl, how are you doing??? How much have you lost since surgery, if you don't mind me asking......

I am 9 days post op and feel like I am weeks ahead. I am supposed to be on liquid diet still and had some mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie (a little) and I feel great. Had some cream of wheat this morning.

What was your diet weeks one and two post op?

I am doing well! Still getting used to everything, working out my Protein and Fluid intake to get that increased.

I am 6 weeks post op and have lost about 32 lbs. week one and two was liquid only diet. Week three was puréed and I have been on solids for a few weeks now. I also have not introduced carbs back since surgery and currently I am trying to focus more on Protein and Fluid.

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I am supposed to still be on liquids. I have been having yogurt and cream of wheat. Is the liquid diet now for healing and tolerance? I have tolerated everything very well and am sick of drinking Isopure for Protein.

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