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Hey I was wondering will we always have to sip drinks? For the rest of our lives or can you eventually gulp a nice cold glass of Water on a hot day?

Initially it is difficult to drink Water due to the swelling post op, but it does get easier each week.

I am 7 weeks out now... and i can gulp mouthfuls of water with no issues... o don't think i can guzzle a whole bottle in one go... but i can get through 34 oz in a short period of time... eg... it took me 20 mins tonight

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I am just starting the process as well would love to have buddies to walk this journey with. This is my second time through this process tried again on my own have some co morbidities that make exercise hard for me.

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@ahardyman. Have you tried Water aerobics, or just walking in a pool, I have bad knees, pool helps.

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So I went yesterday for a follow up with my dietitian, I guess I'm doing something right. I feel I'm ready for the new me, starting off with stopping all foods that are restricted, and practicing the new habits, (got a few more to work on, minor) I have my surgery date, just need to get the approval from Insurance and Psych evaluation, which is a story all on it own.... So I posted last week I had the appointment for my Psych evaluation and the Dr never made it in, I was told she would call me.... As of yesterday I have heard NOTHING. So I called the office. They told me to call back this morning and they will have it figured out. This just tells me, that I am not important to them. So today is going to be a great day, as I continue to smile and enjoy my life.

I do hope everyone is this forum has great success. I think of it as my fountain of youth.. My best wishes to everyone.

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Hi, I'm just beginning my journey. I would like to find a buddy to share it with. I have UHC insurance and have to go through the 6 months of supervised diet plan. I'm in Florida so if you are close that would be awesome.

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I'm in Indianapolis but I have Highmark BCBS and have 6 months too. We can still support each other

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Hi, I'm just beginning my journey. I would like to find a buddy to share it with. I have UHC insurance and have to go through the 6 months of supervised diet plan. I'm in Florida so if you are close that would be awesome.

I'm in Florida too, in Orlando. What part are you in? Im on my second month of my three month required diet :)

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Hey I'm just starting the process as well. My first meeting with my surgeon is July 8th. That point we will decide sleeve or roux n Y- then two more months of diet and nutrition classes and I'm on my way! Yay- so excited.

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No advice. ..but I have my info session tomorrow. :)

I just got the call from the hospital that they verified i have coverage. Set up info meeting and surgeon appointment (not till July 14....) I guess we learn patience in this process!!

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@@CrystalS86 i live in Orlando too!! :)

That's awesome! Where are you having surgery at?

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@@Ashleyconder Me too!!! :D :D :D

That's really exciting. What stage in the process are you at? I went and met with the nurse practicioner at the beginning of May. I originally was looking into the DS but now I am leaning more towards the Bypass. Not sure if that's going to change my surgeon to Dr.Kim or not, as I was originally going to be with Dr.Smith since he is the only one who does the DS there.

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@@CrystalS86 I have been going to Dr Parra for the last 3 months, still deciding what surgery i'll be having since i have a hiatal hernia in my stomach and i have gastritis. So we shall see. I am 95% sure i am having the gastric bypass.

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