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I would not be able to sleep. On my last endometriosis surgery, my doc let me take ambien. I suppose you had to drink your icky drink today. That is probably the worst part. it always has been for me!

Oh, was your egd preformed on a surgery day or is that just in the office, in and out?

Wonderful to know. Good luck tomorrow. How exciting. I should have my date tomorrow. Don't forget to follow up! I can't wait to hear about everything. I plan on keeping a journal.

not even close. My mind is clear. But continue on. Karma.

Hey if being a cyber bully and being a jerk makes your day, then I guess go for it. I wasn't in the "rant's" section. Unfortunately I had to see this nonsense spewed under recent posts. Go ahead, you have to live inside your own self, and that, with that attitude is punishment in and of itself. Obviously there are some people that know the OP wasn't just talking about random spelling and see the finger pointing. Don't kid yourself to make yourself feel better. Some of you appear way to stubborn. Just makes me laugh thinking that you too, probably had to go through much of your life ridiculed, or wondering if that person whispering on the corner was talking about you being fat. Same thing, but think what you like. Typical ignorance. Go on back and enjoy being the mean girls. The title suits.

I don't care how one opts to slice it, there is NO excuse for being so vile and rude. There is no excuse to "make fun of someone" simply because they are not up to par in spelling for the OP. And the people supporting the OP are supporting the gang/bully mentality and acting like this particular forum is an excuse for it, being that it's called "rants and raves". Don't you believe "rants and raves" just might pertain to the subject of the entire forum, rants about the LAP BAND and daily struggles? Not about your own personal opinion about someones IQ to make you feel better about yourself by the pat's on the back from other cyber bullies. Who wants to have those kind of friends? It may be called "Rants and Raves", but it isn't called "bully thy neighbor". You know that when you point a finger at someone, there are always 3 pointed right back at you. It's an immature post and I would be willing to bet the OP is very young and doesn't fully understand that words hurt. I am sure that she has been called fat in her life, so it may be instilled to attack back. I just hope she learns something from this.

Wow, I guess the anger never goes away. It's really easy to fix this horrible problem with other posters. Stop reading them. You never know, maybe they are not as educated as you assume yourself to be. I find the whole OP completely rude, and lacking any taste what so ever. How about someone post on how to be tactful.

not every insurance makes you diet. mine did not. it is an agreement with my company and uhc. some only do 3 as well.

Question about food. How do you have the energy to really exercise when taking in such few calories. I know I will be drinking a lot of Protein drinks, probably for a very. very long time for 2 meals, but the book I am reading states that less than 2 meals is perfectly fine. If you are not hungry then just eat one. Never eat when not hungry. Problem is, is that food=energy. I used to be quite athletic and would like to get back to that kind of lifestyle, but where does the fuel come from? When I was young, I could consume the necessary carbs to privde me with the energy I needed to get out and plays sports that required a lot of endurance. My friend that had the surgery says that even after 7 years she most likely takes in 500 calories a day, but that she feels active and energetic. Seems impossible. What say you.

I have and will not forget about this topic. I am still out sick with pneumonia,and also pre surgery. I just wanted to stop by, say hi and I am determined to find a little place to gather for us south siders, or whomever might want to come down south from the Houston area. Either for coffee, or i recently just went to a really cool and 1 hour wine tasting at HAAK vineyards in Santa Fe. It was only 15 bucks and the 7 tastings only equaled about 1 glass. It was also just really pretty out there and neat-o to visit a vineyard right here in SE Texas. Those are just 2 options, but of course there is Galveston or Kemah. Lots of ideas. Feel free to imput.

ok all the Hollis peeps here. The weekend is excruciating. The staff has been out until tomorrow-all are in CA for conference. When they gave you a date, how far along was it after you approval. I still need my EGD by Dr Hollis. Sure wish he could do that during surgery.

I think it all depends on our insurance.

I will work on a FB group. Unfortunately I am sick with pneumonia rght now. Getting way better ny the day, so tomorrow, I will work on a SE Houston FB group!

In my job, drinking Breakfast and lunch is a great option for me. I am going to go the Protein shot route. Some type of fruit flavor, I am sick of chocolate or vanilla diet drinks. My instructions permit "protein shots" in propel (I guess that is water). Any suggestions on shot brands. I mean do you just drop them in there like a flaming Dr. Pepper, lol? It's hot and I want something that can be downed cold and quickly. I also can't lose a ton of weight they said. 7-10 pounds. Yet, they also said that I wouldn't be judged on my pre-op weight. HELP on both accounts plz, but mainly on the protein shots, there are a ton online, even a grape one by sunkist called sunkist grape 4200.

I called 6 days after submitted. UHC said it was pending. I called every day and was told today it was approved. It pays to keep on it. Otherwise I would have waited for snail mail. My papers were submitted on the 14th. Approved today! Doesn't hurt to call.

Supposedly, if I can get my 10% together. I have so much on my plate, but July something is the goal. Docs out of town on a conference, so I won't know the exact July date until Monday. But I am in however I have to do it.

7-10 only. I am 209, so I can't go to low, although they also said that they go by first weight. I have been dieting anyways as I have vacation coming up (I always crash diet for cruising). I am afraid I am really gonna jack this up, or my liver, or kidneys or something. ughhhh.

these diets vary so much. My 2 week consists of 2 Meal Replacement shakes-high Protein for bfix and lunch dinner-6-8 oz lean meat, 1 c. green veggie 1c. fruit-no banana SF Jello or popsicles. chewable Vitamin acceptable calorie free liquids include SF juices, broths, coffee, tea, V8 juice, Water. I personally drink loads of water, so no problem there. Bye bye wine. no fats no high sugar no carbs or starch 0 dairy 0 fried or breaded foods.

some say 20 gr of Protein, some say 45. what is too much and too little. I guess one shouldn't overstress about it considering some don't require ANY type pre-op diet. edit. i see now on the paperwork that protein should be 20 oz per serving. gah.....just shooting them would be best for me.

I have been hesitant to put stats like everyone else, because of fear of denial, but today is the day! I was approved for surgery! It will be next month and not a moment too soon! Now, let me go work on my stats!!!!! Still gotta get my egd. Surgeon is gonna do it but the entire surgical staff has been on conference in CA for all of last week. Wait for EGD appointment assignment on Monday...argh. UHC pays for 90%, so I am not sure how much I will owe upfront, will start hawking if I must! lol. When she told me that I would be having my surgery in July, she told me that I would be free to take my cruise on Aug 11th. It planned and paid for. What a test! Anyone else taken vacay after surgery? I am hoping to have a good week off after surgery and prior to cruise.

That would have turned me into a stress bucket. Had I done all that and NOT gotten approved!!!! Yikes!

how long did it take you to get that EGD appt? The receptionist said she would call me monday, but how long til they got you in for the EGD to be performed?

Thanks a mil. I was so scared to get on these boards, because reading all the positivity really scared me into how depressed I might be on denial. Even looking through for before pics, I have none as of the last couple years, so I found the best I could. Not nearly at my worst. Getting some conflicting info on diet. Surgeons office says don't lose to much, even though it is based on first weigh in. I lose soooooo slow that I really don't know what to do. Start now or wait until 2 weeks prior. What shakes did you do? I need a ticker, too. Doesn't seem to work under the tab listed here