March Surgeries

[FAT TWO FABULOUS 124]

March 27

veronica

[Abs02 17]

Hi everyone! I had my pre-op class yesterday and learned so much. I knew people struggled to get Protein shakes down, so they recommend making your own with a scoop of powder in only 4-5 oz water/milk. Or adding Protein Powder to the pre-made varieties so you can spread them out in multiple smaller volume meals without missing your Protein target. So simple and I was surprised I hadn't heard that trick yet. Or maybe it's obvious and I just didn't think of it. Thought I'd share!

[kcb* 8]

I was advised of my date yesterday, its March 13!


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[achappex3 346]

I was advised of my date yesterday, its March 13!


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Yay for march! Congrats

[CanucKnucklehead 22]

I was advised of my date yesterday, its March 13!


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Looks like there's quite a few of us on the 13th!!

[Berry78 4,259]

I can officially join y'all! March 20! Sleeve with Dr. Illan

[Sara1969 5]

I'm March 6! My per-op testing is next weds 2/22.... I haven't heard anything from the Dr.'s office about a pre-op diet/liquid diet. I guess they'll tell me next week... not looking forward to a liquid diet!


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[achappex3 346]

2 minutes ago, Sara1969 said:

I'm March 6! My per-op testing is next weds 2/22.... I haven't heard anything from the Dr.'s office about a pre-op diet/liquid diet. I guess they'll tell me next week... not looking forward to a liquid diet!


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You will be fine!!! I am officially 10 pounds down and started my pre-op liquid diet on the 8th of Feb. I will be 110% honest and say that the first three days were absolutely horrible and I was questioning if this was really going to be worth it. By day 5 I was completely fine and now I am even better and on day 8 and all I can think about is the fact that I only have 13 days left before my surgery date!!

What has helped me a ton, is staying busy and drinking Water (when it wasn't time for my Protein shakes, sugar free Jello, broth or sugar free popsicles) until my stomach hurt. I am talking sipping from the minute I wake up, to the minute I went to bed. Between sipping like crazy and bathroom visits eating has become a distant thought.

It isn't easy and takes A LOT of self control, but it is not impossible, and very much doable. Just keep your eye on the prize and keep moving forward. You got this!!

[Austinmadams227 4]

March 6th here! Excited and scared but mostly excited. Good luck everyone

[Erica9697 10]

I finally got my surgery date today.... 3/8!

[Sara1969 5]

I'm a little scared too but I can't wait for a few months from now when most of the healing is over! I have my 30th class reunion this summer... I absolutely was NOT going to go but now I may consider it!
We can do it!!


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[Ms.Chris 4]

When was all your paperwork submitted to the insurance company and how soon after did you get your surgery date

Submitted on last Tuesday and approved on last Friday! Cigna. You can and should stay on your insurance. They can tell you before they even send information to your surgeon!

[Erica9697 10]

I have Avmed FL Employees

[shaylady08 60]

I finally got my surgery date today.... 3/8!

That's my date too congrats .

[ritashanks 1]

That my daughters birthday so that is a great day. Congratulations. You will do well