JulieF
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Me too, please!!
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Kasey-have you had any dietician visits during months when you did not see the doctor? My doc co-signed the dietician notes when I had missed a monthly dr visit. Just a thought!! Good luck!
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Today's the day!!
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Please put me on the list too. My surgery is Wednesday and I'm sure this will be a great tool!
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flex spending & rx protien shakes
JulieF replied to nay2120's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
See IRS publication 502. I believe they do not qualify because they replace the food you would normally consume, -
Re: PICC line--I've had one before...they were finished before I knew they had started! Didn't feel a thing!
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I start tomorrow, with surgery on August 21.
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Hi Tina--my preop diet consists of: 60 gr of protein thru protein drinks, clear liquids (tea, coffee, crystal light, clear broth), sugar free jello and sugar free Popsicles.
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Tentatively set for August 21; still waiting final insurance approval. Get to start 2week liquids on Wednesday!!
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Hello from Cape Girardeau! I'm hoping for a late July or early August date. This will be the second try... The first surgery was aborted due to an enlarged liver. I'm hoping for better luck this time!
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Would like to hear from anyone who had an "open" surgery. My first procedure was aborted due to an enlarged liver. I have emailed the program coordinator to ask about an open surgery. I still have 30 lbs to lose to get to the weight they want me at for the second attempt!!
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Well, today was supposed to be the day. They had to abort the surgery due to an enlarged liver. The doc was unable to safely do the procedure. I am very disappointed, but I know it was for my safety. I'm sore, but am cleared to resume normal activities. I meet with the doc next week to discuss options. He feels that is I lose some more weight, he should be able to do the surgery around June.
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Thanks all! The doc wants me to lose more weight, about 35 lbs. That would put me right about 300, with a BMI of 50. At that stage he feels the procedure should be a go! I'm having some good weeks, some not so good as fabr as weight lose goes! Hopefully by early June we can do the procedure!
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Yes I was on liquids for two weeks. Other than a couple bowls of soup during that time, I followed the plan.
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Any March Sleevers?
JulieF replied to futuresleever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm surprisingly calm! I have to be at the hospital at 11:30am, with surgery at 1:00 pm. Prayers for everyone scheduled in he next few days! -
Coffee is the perfect laxative!
JulieF replied to ebthompson2010's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wish I liked coffee; I need its magical powers!! -
Yep I started liquids on the 12th. It's getting better each day! The first few days were rough! I have a pre-op appointment with the coordinator tomorrow. It will be interesting to see what info I get then!
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Hi Cole! I'm Julie and also scheduled for March 26, with Dr Ryan Legrand in Cape Girardeau MO. Good luck to you!
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Any March Sleevers?
JulieF replied to futuresleever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Thistlegirl...I'm scheduled for the 26th also! Good luck to you! Julie -
Any March Sleevers?
JulieF replied to futuresleever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm scheduled for the 26th. I start liquids on the 12th. Getting excited and nervous!! -
Getting my supplies together for my March 26th date. I picked these up today at Walgreens.
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Prayers For March Sleevers
JulieF replied to Leo815's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks, and prayers for all of us upcoming March sleevers. I'm scheduled for March 26! -
Great Carrie..we can be sleeve buddies!!
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I received insurance approval this week! We set March 26 as my surgery date, and I start liquids on March 12!!
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I received insurance approval today and we set March 26 as my surgery date!!
