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Cindy, I love the frankness of your post. I think that one personality trait we all probably share is the ability to live pretty comfortably in denial of things that are right in front of our faces. We find ways to think around our food choices until we get what we want. So stating outright that carb are a goner is a big, big deal for one of us. And your declaration helps make us all stronger!

Hi Beach, I'm sorry to hear about all the vomiting, but I'm glad you're feeling better! Mine is in a few hours. I'm ready to get on wIth it already!

Are you on Clear liquids now?

K

How are my fellow early Oct. sleevers doing? I was sleeved Oct. 4th. Had a rough time vomiting' date=' so had to stay in the hospital a few days. On upswing now....feeling much better....ready to do this![/quote']

Hi, I'm getting mine Monday (today!) too. Good luck!

I'm set for the 14 do I have any sleeve buddies?

Well, here we go! I am due at the hospital in under 6 hours. I've got about 150 lbs to lose, I never dreamed in a million years that Aetna would approve the surgery. But they did!

I'm too excited to sleep; so, Hello 4AM! I am watching a super moving episode of Extreme Weight Loss, and it's reminding me how I have truly taken my health for granted. I'm feeling very lucky to have this chance. I hope I don't screw it up. Hey, there's some positive thinking!

Happy Monday to Everyone!

K

Thank you for this, Bookworm. It's very helpful information. I am due to be at the hospital for my own sleeving in 6 hours. I'm excited!

FANTASTIC!!! I get mine on Monday, and I was

starting to get scared about the post op pain.

Congratulations!

Hey support fam

I am doing good so far no major pain. I have been walking a lot. It has been hard to get Water down. My incision areas itch and is a little sore. I have no desire for good or to drink anything.

During pre op every time I saw food commercials I would feel so hungry. Now I see good commercials and I frown it appears I have broken up with food right now & liquids and I are trying to develop a relationship ?de04?de04?de04?de04

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for the same date as yours! Good luck to you!

Kay

Hi Holly and Inarakatra,

I'm scheduled for surgery on October 7. My surgeon has a 90 day program that I am finishing on September 17.My insurance allows the surgery after 90 days if certain conditions are met during that time, like close supervision by the surgeon and nutritionist.

So far, I've had a hard time being consistent in diet and exercise. I've lost weight so many times before that I suppose I'm a little jaded.I just want to get to the surgery soon!

That's great to her, Sue. I hope everyone's goes as well!

That is exciting! You already have so many requirements completed. I have to meet with the bariatric clinic every two weeks until September. The surgery should be soon after. I had the initial consultation and then my first official meeting with the nutritionist last week.

Are you continuing on your diet in the lead up to the surgery? Were you impressed with the people you met this past week?

Kay

My insurance requires 3 months of doctor and nutritionist monitored dieting before the surgery (6 months if I go with my own doctor, 3 if I go with the bariatric experts). So the first weigh in with them is considered my official start weight. I can lose as much as I want before the surgery, and it's still covered. I asked them to clarify again just to make sure I wasn't misunderstanding.

So maybe you should ask your doctor or even call the insurance company to see if you are in danger of losing too much weight to qualify for the surgery.

Kay

Congratulations! Your changes are amazing!

Now I'm really concerned. These experiences sound terrible!

Good luck, tomorrow!

Kamille