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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. Just saw surgeon

    By Cali_Angel,
    • 2 replies
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  2. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! Your great people

    By Karlnjax,
    • 3 replies
    • 258 views

  3. Nausea on pre-op diet, PLEASE HELP!

    By moriah_nocarey,   
    • 3 replies
    • 482 views

  4. Approvals with BCBS Federal

    By rln52,
    • 251 replies
    • 18,457 views

  5. Grocery shopping!

    By tinab08,
    • 5 replies
    • 542 views

  6. Great news!

    By Sleevie.Nicks,
    • 4 replies
    • 434 views

  7. How many visits to pulmonary?

    By mommyfrog3,
    • 3 replies
    • 485 views

  8. Waiting for surgery date???? -- looking for pre diet recipes!

    By Monnie815,
    • 2 replies
    • 249 views

  9. Struggling to quit smoking?

    By shancanssleevejourney,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,002 views

  10. Whats the fastest pre-op clearance has been done?

    By byebyebmi,   
    • 18 replies
    • 1,455 views

  11. Decided to go with 401k loan - nervous but excited!

    By kcarroll,
    • 5 replies
    • 494 views

  12. Can you take pills after VSG?

    By Tazwella,
    • 10 replies
    • 592 views

  13. Today is the day!

    By Seminolegirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 444 views

  14. Starting my journey

    By tjstark,
    • 5 replies
    • 497 views

  15. July 29 buddy

    By rn2be,
    • 3 replies
    • 441 views

  16. Pulmonary Clearance & Encouragement

    By byebyebmi,
    • 5 replies
    • 678 views

  17. Horrible credit - any suggestions for self pay?

    By kcarroll,
    • 4 replies
    • 398 views

  18. Zero support from family ????

    By Karlnjax,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,287 views

  19. Just wanna get it right

    By nikki3,
    • 7 replies
    • 366 views

  20. I want cake

    By lsmith715,
    • 7 replies
    • 423 views

  21. I'm pre Sleeve but this "?" is for post sleeve!

    By LittleMissCopular,
    • 2 replies
    • 363 views

  22. Beginning stages

    By megs2484,
    • 16 replies
    • 929 views

  23. Pre op appts √

    By tough-girl78,
    • 2 replies
    • 303 views

  24. Cheater

    By Woodland4807,
    • 10 replies
    • 918 views

  25. Getting closer to finishing my pre-surgery checklist!

    By sleeve_getter,
    • 2 replies
    • 331 views

  26. Am I the only one?

    By LittleMissCopular,
    • 12 replies
    • 750 views

  27. Delay on surgery... Bi-pap issues

    By Karlnjax,
    • 5 replies
    • 285 views

  28. Afraid of vomiting when I start liquids (really afraid ????).

    By Catherine Davis,
    • 9 replies
    • 510 views

  29. Sweet eaters - what was your story with gastric bypass?

    By salubrino,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,032 views

  30. Center of Excellence stipulation ?

    By Dub,
    • 5 replies
    • 488 views

  31. Dr. Kim/traveling patients

    By jacks89,   
    • 32 replies
    • 1,830 views

  32. Freaking out!

    By ToniMarie05,
    • 6 replies
    • 577 views

  33. Got my surgery date pending insurance approval

    By conner7701,
    • 1 reply
    • 438 views

  34. Got my approval now I need a date...

    By keddykat75,
    • 3 replies
    • 360 views

  35. Newbie here... Um Hi! :)

    By LittleMissCopular,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,028 views

  36. Lurking

    By FrankinTexas,
    • 6 replies
    • 456 views

  37. Thirteen Days Until Surgery!

    By jottmers,   
    • 6 replies
    • 532 views

  38. First appointment with nutritionist yesterday...went great !

    By Dub,
    • 3 replies
    • 351 views

  39. Starting 3rd month of medically supervised diet

    By sandylyn88,
    • 13 replies
    • 799 views

  40. Got the phone call!

    By Cheers2Happiness,
    • 14 replies
    • 933 views

  41. FINALLY Approved

    By absolutely_flabulous,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,537 views

  42. Excessive Insurance Requirement?

    By byebyebmi,   
    • 9 replies
    • 690 views

  43. Got Approved today.

    By jppaul16438,
    • 13 replies
    • 900 views

  44. Someone is Irish dancing in my head and my breath smells worse than my Labradors farts

    By _Kate_,
    • 12 replies
    • 578 views

  45. Tomorrow is THE day!

    By MissersK,   
    • 8 replies
    • 575 views

  46. Question about insurance/out of pocket

    By capricec,
    • 9 replies
    • 548 views

  47. BUN level spike 1 week before surgery

    By moltoguy,
    • 2 replies
    • 511 views

  48. Seminar is not for a month....I got ?'s though.

    By MsJen,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,106 views

  49. New to forum, Introduction-Question

    By wab111,
    • 3 replies
    • 473 views

  50. migraines

    By lovingmomof3,
    • 8 replies
    • 555 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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