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Please excuse my ignorance...what is the upper GI test? I am sched used for n ext Thur say' however at my preop consult with the anesthesiologist my BP was highland I have to g ed t approval from my PCP. Wish me luck!

I was curious, what kind of exercise is everyone doing, especially while on the pre-op diet? My husband and I just started P90X but I have my surgery next Thursday, so I know I won't be able to do that for a few weeks. Thanks!

Speedy recovery to everyone who had surgery today!! So glad everything went well!!

I agree! Baby Steps! I am starting my workout regimine with my husband today, surgery is next Thursday...I can barely walk up two flights of stairs without stopping...but, I know eventually, it will get better! Do not be discouraged!

Good Luck to everyone going in for their surgery this month!!!

I'm April 12 also!! Congrats!!

I just started my liquid diet. I had some Optifast Shakes left over, so I'm using them, however I hate the taste. Has anyone used the Unjury shakes? I hear they taste better.

I start my 14 day liquid diet on Friday, just wondering how much I should expect to lose prior to surgery.

I was on Optifast and I would suggest not skipping any. They are already very low in calories and you don't want your body to think you're starving it. But, I'm no expert!

I'm April 12, start my liquid diet on Friday...I have to do 14 days prior to my surgery.

Good Luck with everything! I start my liquid diet on Friday and my surgery is on the 12th...I am worried about the liquid diet, but I think I will be OK.

My insurance company approved my surgery!! I will be getting banded on April 12! I am so excited, anxious, afraid, READY!!!

I finished my last hurdle before requesting approval from my insurance company for surgery! Hopefully I will be approved before April. Does anyone know how long BCBSIL takes for approval?

Thanks you guys! It seems like the closer this comes to being a reality, the more nervous I get that something will go wrong!

I am finally at the final stage before my doctor will submit to my insurance company. I have been reading the threads and saw that some people had issues with the Psych Eval. I don't want to lie, but is there anything I need to avoid saying? I feel like I'm mentally stable and have a healthy realistic view of the surgery and life after, but I know sometimes doctor's read way too much into things we say. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!!

Hi, I'm new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Kita, I'm from Chicago and God willing, will be getting banded in March. As with many others, I have struggled with my weight most of my life. I was always the kind of person who would say "I didn't need surgery to gain the weight, so I don't need it to lose it". After years of struggling, and my best friend having WLS, I've realized that thee is nothing wrong with getting the help WLS can provide. I will be having my surgery done at Day One Health in Chicago, with Dr. Myers. Has anyone else used them? I just found out that BCBSIL has changed their policy about WLS and will not require a 6 month diet. Waiting on my psych eval then my Dr's office will submit my papers. Would love to connect with others in my area. I'm super nervous about the procedure. Looking forward to lots of support here on the message boards, in addition to my support system at home.

Sounds like we are all in the same boat, somewhat. I don't have grandkids but I do have an eight year old and a twelve year old who are very active. I hated that I could not be as active with them. I feel like I have not been living my life the past ten years due to the weight gain. I am definitely looking forward to being able to enjoy myself again!

Hi Cathy! Thanks for the response. How is it going so far, you are almost a month in. If you work, were you able to go back to work within a week?

I just want to know the ugly...my biggest fear is that I'll reject the band or have the bad side effects. Also, how long were you off work after your surgery? Thanks!