Michelle Cicerello

I have a slimfast 180 calorie shake for Breakfast, a slimfast 100 calorie snack back a couple hours later, then I have another shake for lunch, then another snack a couple of hours later then for dinner I can have 5 ounces of Protein and 2 cups of veggies. Thats it! - Each day is different on being able to handle it, first three days were rough, the 4th was better, then today came and I had to work late, and missed my normal 1 meal time, and it really kicked my butt, I was shakey, angry, emotional - not a very happy camper. Michelle

I am from Dallas TX and I am having my Surgery done at Plano Baylor Hospital with Dr. Nick Nickerson on May 9th.

Today is day 4 and it was MUCH better, I didnt feel grumpy, I wasnt starving all day ( I am now, cause its that time that I can have my 1 meal! ) so I think I will live and make it through this. Keep your chin up all, it will get better ~ we just gotta keep looking at the BIG picture

Oh good, there is a light at the end of this tunnel, I am so glad to hear it. Today was rough, but I will NOT give up, I have come to far to stop! I keep telling myself, I only have a week and a half and then I will be in surgery. I did eat my one meal this evening and felt more satisfied then I have the other two nights, so thats a good thing! Congrats on day 10! I cant wait till I am there Thanks for your reply! Michelle

I really hope you all can see this, I have posted on here before and noone has replied to anything I have posted... So.. hope you can see it Michelle

My Surgery date is May 9th as well. I started my pre op diet today which consists of 1 slimfast high Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch and 3 slimfast snack bars, one after breakfast, one after lunch and one after dinner with a meal at night that is 5 ounces of protein with 2 cups of veggies. I was having a hard time figuring out what to make and how much for dinner, then my wonderful husband came in and said... you want me to cook something for you... I gladly let him as I was having a hard time. This is only for two weeks and will be oh so worth it in the end! Michelle

I think we all need to stay up to date with each other, as my date is May 9th! Congrats on your date!! I am sooo very happy for you, I know how excited you are, as I was screaming, laughing, crying all on one phone call this morning LOL Michelle

Congratulations!!!! I just got my approval and surgery date today and its May 9th. I am soooo happy for you! Keep your chin up, this is the best decision we could ever make for ourselves Michelle

Congratulations on your surgery date. I wish you all the luck on your road to feeling better! Keep us updated on everything goes. I know how excited you must be, because I just got my approval and surgery date today and am SO very excited!

I was called this morning by Dr. Nicholsons office letting me know that the insurance company approved me for the Sleeve!! I am so excited, and it was really fast too, My nurse faxed the last of the information that the insurance company needed on friday and this morning she got a phone call saying I was approved!! YAY I screamed, cried laughed all on one phone call when she called me this morning! My surgery date is set for May 9th as I have to do a 2 week pre op diet. I cannot believe that its finally here. This is just wonderful! Thanks for listening to me all, and if you have any advice, hints, recommendations for me, PLEASE let me know I need all the info I can get So VERY happy Michelle in Dallas.

Grats on your surgery and the awesome loss!!! that is great!! How long after surgery did you feel ok?

My name is Michelle and I am just starting on my road to a healthier me. I got the pre calification list from the insurance company and its really not bad, I have to show that I have been treated by a doctor who has weighed me and it shows that I have been over weight for at least a year, I have to have proof that I have been a member of a weight loss program like weight watchers, I have to have a consultation with the DR that will do the surgery, 1 visit with the psychologist, and 1 visit with the nutritionist. the nurses will send all that info in to the insurance company to get an approval. I will be done with everything by next friday March 25. I am really excited to do this and cannot wait to feel better and be healthier. I am excited, nervous, happy, scared, all rolled into one. I Know this will be the best thing I could have ever done for myself and have to intentions of turning back now. I am going to Dr Nick Nicholson at the Baylor hospital in Plano. They have been very nice to me and always are there to answer my questions. I plan on blogging my progress once everything starts. Thanks for letting me ramble, So glad to be here. Michelle

Thank you for that info, makes me more confident in my choice Kudos to you on your great loss that is awesome - I am sure I will have questions, so thanks for allowing me to ask

Ohhh how exciting for you!!! It is so nice to be able to talk to other patients of Dr Nicholson - everyone there seems so nice and helpful. I am going to the Clinic at Baylor hospital in Plano. I am hoping everything goes fast for me, but if it doesnt, thats ok too... I have been waiting for this for quite some time, a little bit longer wont hurt! Keep me posted on how things go - Again, Good Luck!

Thank you so much, I have seen how addicting this place can be, but thats ok... Lots of positive support