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Congrats! I just had mine this past Wednesday, 6/14. Not going to lie, it's been a rough few days but I'm the end I think it will be worth it! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have highmark bcbs. I didn't have a wait period. I was approved in less then 48 hrs. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I ate Keto pre-op and plan to resume after I am healed. I will do low carb, high protein, moderate fat. My husband (normal weight athlete) does low carb, high fat. We will be on similar eating plans which will be a lifesaver. We can cook one meal, and he can add extra fat to his plate only. We have found this to be a sustainable way of eating. And it is right in line with my NUT recommendations.

Honestly, today is just one week post op and I haven't found much of anything to help me. The emotions are still all over the place. Ive been told it's typically 2 weeks or so before you're back to normal. I hope I didn't scare you. Some people have zero problems with the hormones causing emotional issues, some people have only a slight problem and then others like me have a pretty hard time. There's really no way to know how each of us will react, but I think it's better to be prepared for this one just in case. The most important thing is to have your support person understand that this is a possibility. That way they are prepared and they understand it is only temporary. I was truly, legitimately ANGRY about having lost only 1 pound in the 5 days post op. I was crying and yelling and wanting to call my surgeon and scream at him. Of course I now see how absolutely illogical and ridiculous that was but in the moment it was very real and the fury I was feeling was real. That's just an example. Most of my emotions have leaned more to very sad and crying as opposed to anger. I was crying because I felt hungry and I thought that meant I was too fat and disgusting to succeed at WLS because I kept telling myself I shouldn't feel hungry. Just things like that... completely illogical things. But, as we know, emotions aren't always logical. So, just have your support person be there for you and show you kindness and compassion no matter how utterly ridiculous your mood swings may appear to them. And if things really do get too bad, your surgical team is familiar with this happening to patients and will be able to help you. Perhaps maybe even prescribing a mood stabilizer or anxiety medication for a couple of weeks if needed. June 12, 2017 I had my lap-band removed, my gallbladder removed and received an RNY. HW: 402, SW 306, CW 303, GW 185

Tuesday's planned meals Breakfast: coffee with half & half and sweetener Pre-workout meal: ham & cheese sandwich, apple Lunch: Buffalo chicken dish with melted monterey jack Afternoon snack: Quest protein bar Dinner: Buffalo chicken dish with melted monterey jack Bedtime snack: peanuts, turkey sausage stick, string cheese, pickle

I'm just four weeks out and I can drink water easily. It's not forever for some of us. It was a huge concern for me. I used to be able to drink a half of a bottle at once and while I can't do that I can take three huge swallows with no pain as long as my stomach is empty. Can't wait to hear your journey!

You are the right track and it is a minor setback but you will be alright. God speed.

Hello, and welcome! You are gonna do great! Surgery can be painful, and your emotions will be all over the place post op. Just take it all one step at a time, and you'll be healed up before you know It!

I'm scheduled on the 22nd to take it. I was wondering what would it ask and how long does it take?

@@Aribay1 Well if you don't follow any kind of "diet"'what kind of foods are you wanting? Sounds like you can just Eat whatever you want so you have the option of just googling recipes.