I have applied with a couple financial institutions and been denied for both (I have an 8 year old bankruptcy). I don't want to ask for a co-signer. I am in Arizona and have applied with Capital and some other bank. Does anyone know of a bank that will approve "sub par" credit? Is anyone else facing this issue? Any advice on this issue is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!:help:

I am so glad that I am able to be of some help.

I noticed that your surgery date is in October. Did they suggest what to drink for your meals before that? I dropped two chix boullion cubes in a cup and nuked them in the microwave for two minutes. You would be how satisfying it is to feel as though you had a hot meal. (For some reason I was actually happy to also drink it because it was something that I could smell like real food. lol.)

Also, Jello is more filling than you would think...especially if eaten with a spoon with a small "bowl" like a tea spoon.

Thanks for the info regarding the broth & jello. I purchased a bunch of jello & a few protein drinks. I'll get some broth for sure.

I have to follow a one week pre-operative diet:

Water or No-cal, Sugar Free, Decaffeinated drinks throughout the day.

Protein Drink for breakfast - lunch. Sensible dinner, such as one portion of lean meat, salad with low-cal dressing and a vegetable.

One day before surgery - clear liquids for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Clear liquids include; tea, coffee without cream, apple juice, water, broth without noodles, plain jell-o, fruit juice bars (avoid red or purple items).