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  1. How long between insurance approval and surgery date?

    By Bon Bon Jovi,
    • 27 replies
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  2. Sick leave or vacation?

    By CVanPelt,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,623 views

  3. I'm 51 -- too old?

    By thebug,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,623 views

  4. Anyone able to eat cheese

    By Jobstud,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,623 views

  5. Anyone have surgery while being on Accutane?

    By jlomoregie,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,622 views

  6. LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE SURGERY---AM I TOTALLY READY?

    By Frustr8,
    • 58 replies
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  7. Help - Surgeon says I need Gastric

    By Hope4Joy,
    • 50 replies
    • 3,622 views

  8. Eating Carbs Post VSG

    By CurvyCakes,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,622 views

  9. 7/21 is the day!

    By justmel2003,
    • 61 replies
    • 3,622 views

  10. psych evaluation

    By bowlinJJ,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,622 views

  11. Aetna insurance, how long for approval?

    By bayareanan,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,620 views

  12. Nashville,Tn Sleevers

    By Billy363627,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,619 views

  13. Psychiatric Evaluation

    By 4kmarie,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,619 views

  14. Anyone ever thought:"I can do this on my own, I don't need the sugery"

    By Killian,
    • 53 replies
    • 3,618 views

  15. SO ANNOYED!

    By E G,
    • 33 replies
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  16. What Do You Fear Most?

    By janda927,
    • 62 replies
    • 3,617 views

  17. Best Tasting Protein Shake

    By charley27,   
    • 51 replies
    • 3,615 views

  18. I Feel Like Maybe I Should Cancel My Surgery?

    By AllForMy4,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,615 views

  19. Pre-op Class?

    By HalloweenBaby24,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,612 views

  20. On track for November Surgery

    By DaronB,
    • 70 replies
    • 3,611 views

  21. Is surgery in Mexico safe?

    By steph74,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,611 views

  22. Peanut Butter

    By shaymaa,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,610 views

  23. AR benefits Health Advantage

    By Rblack171,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,608 views

  24. I WISH I'D KNOWN....

    By Sleeve Siren,
    • 33 replies
    • 3,606 views

  25. Failed My Sleep Study!!!!

    By horsegirl315,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,606 views

  26. H-Pylori Test Requirement Has Me Ready To Scream

    By MinaT,   
    • 13 replies
    • 3,606 views

  27. Sleep study

    By hilaryglynxo,   
    • 58 replies
    • 3,605 views

  28. I Need This And People Say I Dont?

    By nicci1228,
    • 32 replies
    • 3,605 views

  29. Drink some stuff to clean you out

    By kristylyn,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,604 views

  30. How much longer do you have?

    By Bjornsyouruncle,
    • 51 replies
    • 3,604 views

  31. being put to sleep

    By glowormvl,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,602 views

  32. Yesss! I got a date!

    By Raymia,   
    • 36 replies
    • 3,601 views

  33. Anyone drink Shakeology?

    By thinningdiva,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,600 views

  34. Going Crazy Waiting!

    By Kiara5244,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,598 views

  35. why endoscopy, colonoscopy?

    By itsmekarenlee,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,597 views

  36. 6 Freaking Months!??!

    By margo281,
    • 40 replies
    • 3,594 views

  37. To Sad Right Now

    By cynt802004,
    • 60 replies
    • 3,592 views

  38. My Medical Loan or CC? "No Patient Left Behind"

    By blondeej,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,588 views

  39. 1 pound 2 ounces cost me $9,000 Seriously

    By lwmatch,
    • 60 replies
    • 3,588 views

  40. surgery date feb 18

    By rmkwk1,
    • 55 replies
    • 3,587 views

  41. Anybody in South Jersey

    By Cpudoc6,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,587 views

  42. People who want privacy - what is or was your cover story?

    By Maggie Journey,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,587 views

  43. PRE-OP LIQUID DIET CHEATER

    By Miss_Sleeve_Bound,
    • 60 replies
    • 3,585 views

  44. Considering iBand = Lapband & Plication

    By SkinnyMiniMe,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,582 views

  45. Bad experience with sleep study - need to vent

    By Sue40,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,581 views

  46. Is it worth it?

    By TMW2016,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,580 views

  47. Are there any other newbies on Clear & Full Liquids

    By grandmom4x,
    • 54 replies
    • 3,579 views

  48. Any July Bandsters.....

    By glamgyrl76,
    • 55 replies
    • 3,578 views

  49. Too Small For Surgery

    By FOXYLADYA,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,578 views

  50. Charcoal pills and gas

    By serenity,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,577 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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