Hi everyone, my name is Kendra and I'm having my surgery at UF Health Shands on Aug.25 .

Naples Florida here...mid way through my insurance approval! Did poor today but tomorrow's a new day

Hi Geri Marie I am close to having all my appointments done & then hoping to get approved soon. I am in Fort Myers. Who's your doctor?
I'm really pushing for surgery in October when are you planning on surgery?

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2 minutes ago, Asapp said:

Hi Geri Marie I am close to having all my appointments done & then hoping to get approved soon. I am in Fort Myers. Who's your doctor?
I'm really pushing for surgery in October when are you planning on surgery?

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Dr Bass is doing my surgery. I have a date of November 13th! I had him do a lap band back in 2010 and he was GREAT. His wife and office staff are awesome. I have two more classes and a physc evaluation still. Sadly the band did not work for me so its time to get sleeved.

Hi everyone, my name is Kendra and I'm having my surgery at UF Health Shands on Aug.25 .

I'm a latecomer! But I live in Tallahassee, FL and my surgery is on September 20th. Actually today I start my liver shrinking diet.??Hoping these 2wks go by smoothly, because I know that's just the beginning of what's to come.

Know I'm late to the party, but I'm in the Tampa, FL area. Getting sleeved September 20th.

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I live in Clearwater and I'm getting sleeved September 20th too!

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Dr Bass is doing my surgery. I have a date of November 13th! I had him do a lap band back in 2010 and he was GREAT. His wife and office staff are awesome. I have two more classes and a physc evaluation still. Sadly the band did not work for me so its time to get sleeved.

I hear Dr. Bass is a good doctor. I am seeing Dr. Ramlogan & am hoping to be approved and have surgery ASAP. Irma is holding things up, please be safe & let me know how you are doing.

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I'm a latecomer! But I live in Tallahassee, FL and my surgery is on September 20th. Actually today I start my liver shrinking diet.??Hoping these 2wks go by smoothly, because I know that's just the beginning of what's to come.

I am sure I will have to do that before surgery. If you have any tips let me know.

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I'm a latecomer! But I live in Tallahassee, FL and my surgery is on September 20th. Actually today I start my liver shrinking diet.??Hoping these 2wks go by smoothly, because I know that's just the beginning of what's to come.

Hi, I also live in Tallahassee . I just had my surgery in Gainesville. Are you having your surgery in Tallahassee or Gainesville ? How are you doing on your liquid diet ?

I'm doing well, thanks for asking. Rough first week, nausea and not able to get the necessary hydration. Second week is much better, still supposed to be on full liquids but tried oatmeal this morning and it went down well. Can't wait to actually eat/chew something besides popsicles. How's it going for you?

Hi I'm doing so much better I had a rough moment with pain. I started my second stage today. How are you?

I hope all my fellow Floridians are doing the best they can with the storm approaching.

Hi, I also live in Tallahassee . I just had my surgery in Gainesville. Are you having your surgery in Tallahassee or Gainesville ? How are you doing on your liquid diet ?

Hey!!! I'm having my surgery in Tallahassee. So far my liquid diet is going. Lol [emoji23] Just have to get used to this new way of eating. I have to just teach myself it's mind over matter. By the end of this next week, I know it'll be smooth sailing because I'll be coming up to my surgery the week after. Is good to know there's someone in my area on here.

Hey!!! I'm having my surgery in Tallahassee. So far my liquid diet is going. Lol [emoji23] Just have to get used to this new way of eating. I have to just teach myself it's mind over matter. By the end of this next week, I know it'll be smooth sailing because I'll be coming up to my surgery the week after. Is good to know there's someone in my area on here.

Also, how have things being going w/ us so far?

I am sure I will have to do that before surgery. If you have any tips let me know.

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Every doctor's version of the liver shrinking diet will vary. So far I'm sticking to mainly the protein shakes and maybe a bar occasionally. I'm allowed to eat a meal. But to keep down on the logistics of measuring for now, I've selected from the approved list of frozen meals. All in all these beginning stages have been rough, but keeping optimistic that it'll get better by next week. [emoji4]

Also, how have things being going w/ us so far?

Yes it's nice seeing someone from our area too because you are the first person I've seen . One of the reasons I had my surgery in Gainesville was because I have lupus and one my doctor in Gainesville referred me to having the surgery. Everyday is better than the day before . Because it was rough after my surgery. My issue was pain, but I was drink pretty good afterwards. Since this pass Wednesday it has been really good finally was able to get my pain under control. I started the next stage yesterday . But this surgery affects everyone differently because I know two people and they didn't have any pain after surgery. But I hope your journey goes very well. We should keep in touch .

Also, how have things being going w/ us so far?

Yes it's a big change of eating for sure. Which surgery are you having? I'm surprised how I get full so easy .

I'm 1 month out in Sebastian on east coast. Take care during Irma!!

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