Wahoooo:thumbup: i am done with all my insurance requirements! Now, the waiting begins. My paperwork is going to be sent out either today or monday...I don't know how long my insurance company will take to get back to us, but I am excited!! I have been working on "personal" food issues, and I am proud proud proud to say I have not had a soda since last week Thursday!!!!:thumbup: That is a BIGGGG deal for me...i was a 12 can a day cola girl!!

I also have started experimenting with foods that I will be allowed to have. Another big deal...i am outside my comfort zone! I have some carb master yogurt (store brand of atkins) and I really like it. I am ordering Kashi shake mixes as they are high in protein and have fiber in them!!!! I plan on replacing my breakfast with a "shake" next week. The following week, I will replace my lunch with a "shake"...

All this to get my mind/body ready for the pre-op and post-op living!!!

The one thing i really have to get on the ball with is my water intake. If i drink crystal light does that count for water intake???? I really don't care for plain water, though if i have to have it i will!!:thumbup:

You are on your way Onnie67. Sounds like you are ready. That is a very good start. Good Luck!!!

You are doing the right thing by dealing with those head issues now. I have been working on the same thing! The way I understand it, anything you add to Water (such as Crystal Light), as long as it is sugar free, still counts as water, so you are in luck! Congratulations on giving up those sodas too. You should see some weight loss just from that!

Hope you don't have to wait long! Good luck and keep us posted!

Congrats on all of the changes... I too have had to give up diet coke..... and smoking... It is hard but worth it. My nutritionist told me that you have to get in the plain water first and then you can drink other no calorie or low calorie drinks like crystal light or sugar free Kool aid. I wasn't much

of a water drinker, but for me adding ice to keep it really cold makes it taste much better. That and a Britta pitcher that I keep in the fridge.