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I started my pre opt diet today....and I have to admit at first I thought it was going to be ok...but I am absolutely starving. With my bmi only being 38 my doctor has me drinking two protien shakes and then one "Lean Cuisine" meal. I was hoping that I would be able to save that meal for when my family has dinner...but I am so hungry....any tips anyone might have. Surgery is scheduled for January 28th and I refuse to fail on this!

Thank you Webchickadee for that post...it was really up-lifting. I have also realized that I had put almost 5 hours between my first shake and my second. I need forty to make myself more aware. I also have a fatty liver and I refuse to let that end up stopping my surgery. I also went out and bought some decaf herbal.tea to help.curves the hunger. Ty all foe the great responses.

Thanks guys!! I'm hoping I can! I'm dong the premier Protein shakes...vanilla and chocolate at 30g protein....any suggestions for other ones?

I'm from Mn too. I'm in the Minnetonka area. I have my surgery scheduled for January 28 at St. Francis Hospital in Shokopee with Dr. Jayson Dock. Hope every is going.

My doctor will be Dr. Jayson Dock.....I will be having my surgery at St. Francis Hospital in Shokopee Mn. Mary-Beth is the wls director and is absolutly amazing.

I start mine next week...mine is similar. I noticed that a lot of people do three shake and no meal.....but my doc said the two shakes and a Lean Cuisine.

Im scheduled for January 28th at St. Francis Hospital in MN with Dr. Docke.

I can't lie, I'm feeling a mixture of emotions. I was finally approved by my insurance company and my surgery was scheduled for January 28th. I'm hoping the next month goes by quickly and the nerves settle down. Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.

I can't lie, I'm feeling a mixture of emotions. I was finally approved by my insurance company and my surgery was scheduled for January 28th. I'm hoping the next month goes by quickly and the nerves settle down. Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. ,

I was wondering if there is anyone here from Minnesota? I'm working with Dr. Jayson Dock at the St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee, Mn!

I'm hoping to be sleeved at the end of December. I have my to psych evals and then waiting for insurance. I'm originally from Coon Rapids but moved to the Minnetonka area.

Sorry it took so long to get back...we ended up moving and just got thing finally settled here. I have my last dietian meeting next Monday and then my 2 psych evaluations...then we submit to insurance. Growing up in CR I always went through Allina Medical....so I found one out here. My surgery will be at the Shokopee hospital. How about you?

How long after your last nutritionist appointment and psych visit was surgery scheduled for you? I have my 5th appointment with the nutritionist on Monday and one left at the end of October. My care coordinator is scheduling my appointment with the psychologist at the beginning of November....Things are moving fast! Just curious how long everyone's insurance approval took and how long surgery was scheduled after they were approved?

I would love a sleve buddie too. I'm living down by lake Minnetonka right now but grew up.in the Coon Rapids/Anoka area my whole life. Where are you in your els? I'm going to my 5th out of my 6th nut appointment. Getting kind of nervous. You?

You look amazing!! W2G! How long after your surgery did you return back to work?

Wow! That's pretty quick!! Super excited!! Thanks!!

I feel for you. Other than my husband and few close family members, I have chosen not tell anyone about my plan for WLS. I don't know if it is embarrassment or the fact that I am not sure how to discuss it. I have found in the past that even some family members were not open with my thought of WLS when I have brought it up. A lot of times there are questions they have that I just don't feel comfortable discussing. I think that if you decide not to tell anyone, then that is ok. Its your journey and you need to feel comfortable on it. I wish you the best of luck!! <3 Vel

With two more visits with my dietitian left, I finally decided on getting sleeved! I don't know if I'm more nervous or excited..I suppose a mixture of both!! I have been reading the forums for a few weeks now before I found the courage to post and I have to say that I am truly amazed by everyone's stories and the closeness of the group!! I'm excited to move forward!!