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[Spousalunit 9]

Hi I am going on my 2nd class this Tuesday we got our checklist for all 12 weeks. Week 1--labs drawn and schedule EKG I ended up going today to get my lab work done and I ended up getting my EKG done I did not hear about the preop meal plan being all liquid I'm not exactly sure if ours will be the same I sure hope not let me know how things are going with your class.

Hi TammyLee! I just went to week 4 and they gave us a meal plan. It's not liquid and the class was led by a dietician so I really learned a lot. Had my labs between week 1 and 2, and my first Dr appt last week. So far I'm down 9 lbs on my own so we'll see what the eating plan does. Still no word on a liquid diet, but we have another nutrition class in week 6. So far so good. I'm really enjoying the classes. Hope all is going well for you!

[GMen88 70]

I'm pretty new to this forum as well! I just completed my 6- month requirement by insurance on Feb. 7th. Paperwork will be submitted on Feb 28th. I have a BMI of 45. I needed a PCP clearance, ultrasound, chest X-rays and an EKG. All of that has been done so anxiously waiting for approval! I have Anthem BCBS of CA but I live in MD.


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[dgeo1024 8]

Hi All! I'm new to this... just had my first appointments with Dr, nutritionist, and therapist. I was given a list of foods to eat and calorie goal. If I was good at this I wouldn't be where I am now!
I don't like to cook much anymore, just need grab & go ideas basically!

[fillje1 7]

I'm also new! I'm at the beginning of my 6 mo program. I've gone for the info seminar, been weighed in, and I've been interviewed by the bariatric nurse. I'm waiting on the psychologist and nutritionist to call to schedule appointments. I'm excited/nervous about this whole process and I feel like I should be doing stuff now to prepare, I just have no idea where to begin! Any advice would be most welcome, thanks all! Any newbs in NH??

[dgeo1024 8]

Hi fillje1:

I'm not in NH I'm in FL, but I am just ahead of you in the process. Put my fitness pal on your phone and start tracking your food. That is what my nutritionist wants to see when I go back. Also they gave me a list of foods to aim for, your typical high Protein, low carb stuff but limit calories too. I was put on 1200-1400 calories a day. I am trying my best to get off white flower and sugar carbs as much as possible. In fact I am giving them up for Lent which starts in 2 days! Hopefully that will help me with the will power problem!!

Best wishes!!! I'm excited and trying to figure this all out too! If you hear of anything, let me know!!

Doris

[fillje1 7]

Hi fillje1:
I'm not in NH I'm in FL, but I am just ahead of you in the process. Put my fitness pal on your phone and start tracking your food. That is what my nutritionist wants to see when I go back. Also they gave me a list of foods to aim for, your typical high Protein, low carb stuff but limit calories too. I was put on 1200-1400 calories a day. I am trying my best to get off white flower and sugar carbs as much as possible. In fact I am giving them up for Lent which starts in 2 days! Hopefully that will help me with the will power problem!!
Best wishes!!! I'm excited and trying to figure this all out too! If you hear of anything, let me know!!
Doris

Hi Doris,
Thanks for the reply! I powered up my fitness tracker and downloaded MyFitnessPal this morning. I think white flour and sugar are going to be especially difficult for me but we all do the best we can, right! Good luck on your journey and I will definitely keep you in the loop with anything new I learn. Thanks

Jess

[jdavis4life 0]

I just went to a info seminar tonight and have my first consult March 14

[GoddessBeauty 11]

Hello,

I'm from chicago. Looking to connect, have you decided on which WLS? If so, where and with what doc?

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[GoddessBeauty 11]

Hello everyone i am also new to all this wls stuff and app lol !!!!
I am from Chicago by the way


I'm from chicago. Surgery date March. 13th. Let's connect

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[MelShea 10]

Hello all, I'm new here. Started the process over a year and a half ago, my husband was sent halfway across the country for work and I thought to myself, "Is it a responsible thing to do to have an elective surgery when I'm home alone with two kids? Probably not" So I bailed...

Now 5 months ago I started the process again. I was just submitted to insurance a couple weeks ago, received a denial because the surgeons office sent old nutrition info on accident from my first time around with them. I'm now in "reconsideration" with Cigna. Supposed to hear back on Friday. Nervous. Very nervous I won't be approved. Although I've done all they asked and I'm an ideal candidate in my surgeons opinion.

Happy to be here with you all!

~Melissa

[romafiori 55]

Fingers crossed for Friday! Welcome!

[amcclure 0]

I just saw my surgeon yesterday and I started my 6 month journey as well. Estimated surgery date is November. I'll get an exact date soon.

[amcclure 0]

I'm near Pittsburgh. I'm currently at 250 lbs and need to get to 225 by surgery
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I'm about an hour from Pittsburgh in WV!!

[fillje1 7]

Anyone in New Hampshire? My surgery is the 17th and I'd love a buddy!

[Majebara 0]

Hi, I'm "brand new " also in this app. Yesterday I had my first consult with my surgeon to, and I'm Also in the beginning of the 6 month pre-surgery. Next week I have my first seminar and I have to wait about 2 months for my first nutrition specialist appointment.

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