LizTex2587

Have you called you insurance provider to see what the deal is? I know all IP's are different, but I know with mine (BCBS of Texas) they have great customer service people and they are willing to help explain things to you. If they are not paying even after you have been approved, then they need to tell you why.

I dumped Facebook 9 months ago...one of the best decisions I ever made! (I'm not dogging FB at all) I just got tired of all of the hooplah, I was spending too much time on it, and mostly I kept getting myself into trouble with things that I was saying...and if you can't be responsible with what you say then it's best to not open your mouth (or keyboard) in the first place. But yes, this is a great place to share some common ground with people and gain knowledge from those who have been through what you are going through.

I share your worries! I start my pre-op all liquid diet on the 4th and I get sleeved on the 18th. I am kind of freaking out about it but I decided that since I only have a couple of weeks to go, that I was going to try and prepare myself a little so I'm doing two shakes a day and one meal and if I feel a little snacky I will have whatever it is that I want (just not a lot of it) I'm sticking to it for the most part but there are a few splurges here and there because I still want to eat a few things before I get sleeved ya know? The meal replacement my doc provides it actually VERY good and only 160 calories per serving, so while I am sure I will be pulling my hair out by the time my surgery rolls around, at least i won't have to be "eating" something that tastes gross! just a side note: since I have started doing this Pre-pre-op diet I have lost close to 10 pounds (aided by exercise a few times a week).

ok...I should have just read up a little further! lol! Glad to hear all went well!

Jeff I think you are already a member of the group, but I will double check!! How did your wife's surgery go?

I wish there were post-op support groups here in my area!! That would be awesome but I have not come across any around here. As far as crying...just let it all out!...your whole life is changing, overwhelming emotions are to be expected. I am going for a weekend ladies confrence two weeks after my surgery...not too sure how it's gonna work out, but I guess that it will be a good test drive because I have a lot of plans for the summer already.

Welcome to all the new Feb. buddies and congrats to all of you that are nailing down dates! I will be sending out invties to the actual February 2013 Sleeve Buddies Group so if you have not received one just let me know!

you should be able to call your insurance provider and find out...usually they send a letter either way

Hey happydaisy! I'm from down here near Corpus Christi (actually in Ingleside) San Antonio isn't super far away!!

Any sleevers in the South Texas area? Would love to make some connections with local people that have been sleeved.

Yeah he said just to plan for a 1 night stay, but since I work for a hotel and I get a discount, I booked a room for 3 nights just so I wouldn't have to worry about traveling right away.

How long were you in the hospital?

SlimFast has a decent shake=Cappucino Delight...weird little side note (and probably WAAAAY TMI, It makes your urine smell like coffee) just thought I should warn you!

Alright HoosierGirl!! I will be starting my liquid diet that day, I will def say a prayer for ya! Best of Luck

My liquid diet begins on February 4th and my surgeon suggested that I use his specially formulated brand of meal replacement (of course he does$$$) in all honesty they arent too expensive $29.99 per canister and they reccomend that you buy 3 to last throughout your whole liquid phase, but there is a fella from my area that i got connected with through this forum that gave me his leftovers and I am trying them out...2 shakes a day and 1 meal... They arent bad at all and it's only like 160 calories per shake! I'm pretty sure you can order them online...i will get the name when I get home

Congrats!!! Best of luck!

It sounds like quite a few of us will be going in on the 18th!! yay!

good luck!! hope it all goes well! Let us know how it goes

I have to admit...I'm totally doing to food funeral thing. *shame on me* I dunno, it's all in my head but I can't seem to tune it out...I am not looking forward to the liquid diet and I am growing even more anxious daily! AAAAHHHH! but I will probably feel that wayuntil I wake up in recovery! LOL

Woohoo!!! YAY LadyV!!

as far as I know, there is no way to know if you are going to have a leak or not. It's just the luck of the draw i guess...and a lot of that depends on if you eat correctly afterward! Don't let the fear of "Maybe" hold you back!

LOL!!! I know how it feels to be pushed back! I was initially supposed to be sleeved in 2012...then they gave me a date of January 14,2013....then it got pushed back again to February 18,2013....I already told em I aint movin again!

I will send everyone invited asap! Congrats to all those who have nailed down a surgery date!!!!