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Fantastic! Way to go

So day two of my 10 day liquid diet... isn't going so well. I cheated yesterday and had some saltine crackers. I feel like I'm starving myself. I'm suppose to have 500-800 calories a day (guessing that comes from protein shakes alone) but I still feel hungry. Which is a duh. On top of being hungry I feel irritable. It's like I have zero control over anything right now. I know it'll all be worth it but getting to that point is tough.

Congrats to you. My surgery is also June 5th. I start my liquid diet this Sunday! Wanting to be a strong as you. Good luck on the rest of your journey

Congratulations!

Wow! That's so fantastic. I cannot wait to get below 200

Good to know. I'm sure it'll be very informational

I have my prep class tomorrow. Two hours longgg. Wooo

congrats on the 75lbs! That's awesome I already have acid reflux bad! Hoping the band only helps. I wish you luck

I didn't even think about this! I have yet to have the surgery or a fill... but I'm intrigued to see what happens. Keep us posted

That's so awesome! Congratulations! Can't wait to be there

So, I have a deductible of $350.00. I have met that. Insurance pays 80% and I am to cover the remaining 20%. Well I have a co-insurance of $2000 but due to doctor visits and other things I have it down to about $1200. Well I called to get an estimate on how much I'd owe and they told me $2200, which I don't think is right. I have Aetna. I'm wondering if they're just assuming that without looking in to MY particular insurance? There is financing available through the hospital but before I can get information from them I have to find out how much I'll be responsible for. I personally do not have $1200 lying around and with surgery approaching, not having things figured out is stressing me out to say the least.

That is 100% true. It isn't so much based on the insurance company as much as it's based on your place of employment. Don't explode!

I will agree with you 100%. Only way to know for sure is for me to call. I guess I was just getting different answers from different people and I was just a little confused. Thanks for your response

Congratulations! I have yet to have my surgery but my goal is to get down to 200lbs also. I hope to be as successful as you!

Congratulations. Probably one of the best feelings ever!

I've told my family, closest friends, as well as some co-workers. Most of them know my struggle with weight and the overall response has been very positive. Can't say I'll run down the street shouting it but it isn't a secret for me.

That does sound yummy. I'll have to try that next, I just bought some strawberry flavored... fingers crossed it isn't disgusting

Ahh yes, that doesn't sound too bad. Although, I do need to figure out what I'm going to have during that time. I'd assume that planning it out helps

500-600 calories. Mostly liquids and Protein Shakes. I can have lean cuts of meat if I begin to feel dizzy I would have to agree, the fear alone is enough for me!

So fantastic to hear! Ny surgery is scheduled for June 5th, I'll very starting my pre-op diet next week... should be a challenge but I'm ready!

Fantastic to hear! Cannot wait til I've lost the weight

Congrats!

I'm so exicted, anxious, scared, happy and everything in between. The 6 month physician supervised diet was probably the longest 6 months of my life. I'm in the early stages of my surgery process but I'm hoping to have it done within the next month! I'm ready to start this new chapter Ashley