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Has anyone dealt with EBMS? I am very anxious about the insurance approval process..How long does it take usually? Where you denied first...

What type of protein are ypu guys getting in? Like if yoyr do a shake whats in it? I have been sippinh on water, apple juice and a tiny bit of protein clear liquid which has like 8 g per 2 ounces.. im a little afraid to add stuff..

Headed to the hospital soon. Slept pretty well last night. Had a a bad headache last night and this morning. Maybe fom the bowel prep.. which was awesome. Lol. Ready to get this party started:)

Yay! Sending thoughts and prayers your way for tomorrow and after.

No liquid diet. Just low carb no sugar diet.

My new date is May 13th.

BUMMED. Dr.'s office called and needs to reschedule my surgery because my surgeon's travel arrangements have been changed. He doesn't have enough rest time before surgery. I am totally on the verge of tears. She is calling me back with a date. They are not even trying to work us into the schedule we basically go to the back of the line to get a new date. I told her I didn't think that was very fair. I have already taken off time from work and so did my husband.. Where's the Debbie downer music when you need it....

Just breathe and keep moving forward. I was also was feeling like this a couple weeks ago. I was worried about work, the kids, the laundry, the surgery...so on and so on. I think i was just so overwhelmed. Take one day at a time. Write yourself a note (I emailed myself)about why you wanted to have surgery in the first place and the things you look forward to doing or being. When you are struggling or having self doubt read it and hopefully it will help you keep the goal in mind. You can do it.

Freaking. Out...Only 4 more days! The doctors office called this morning to remind me of my pick up orders appt. on Thursday and verify my surgery. Surgery on Friday @ 8:00 am.. Struggled a bit with the pre-op diet the first week but got back into the swing of things again. My husband and I went out this weekend to a couple different places for some protein drink options for after the surgery.. Not sure what I will like after surgery so picked up an array of drinks. Picked up some stuff for the hospital like the Gas x and face wipes. Worked like a mad woman today trying to get my office in good order. I feel like my mind is always racing, racing all over the place. How is everyone else doing?

I heard you can drink the low fat ones. I think as long as they have a good amount of protein and really low sugar you should be good.

Only 11 days left! Started my pre-op diet last Tuesday a few days early. My Dr.has me doing a low carb-no sugar diet. I have lost about 6 lbs so far. I have all my vitamins ready to go. I am still a little overwhelmed with the protein powders and food for right after.. I am also getting nervous about afterwards like, cleaning the house, laundry and missing work.. we have five kids and they have so much going on...I think it's just nerves but feeling pretty overwhelmed right now.

I hear you girlfriend! lol.. We are headed to Florida in August and I am looking forward to be a bit more comfortable than last time.. I couldn't even buckle last time.

May 3rd for me.. I am so excited, nervous, anxious...excited. Kinda all over the place. I started this process last July, so it has been a long time coming.. Wishing you a speedy process through your eval. and insurance!

Good ones! I also forgot a big one: Fit in a airplane seat comfortably as possible!Looks like your getting close to your surgery, when do you think it will be?

Two weeks from tomorrow for me.I start my pre op diet tomorrow. I am so excited, anxious, scared.....excited, excited... I am all over the place. I feel like I can't think of anything else.

I am looking forward to: More energy Putting on my socks easily crossing my legs Running Hiking Ziplining Swimming Wearing cute clothes Cool shoes and boots Winter jacket that fits Being more social Two weeks away from my Surgery and I am so excited! I can't stand it..

Welcome to May Surgeries! Sorry your surgery date was moved. It will come faster than we know it

Hi all! My Surgery is May 3rd. I can't wait. I am so excited, anxious, nervous....a little scared. Mostly, I am ready to start this journey to a healthier me . Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the pre-op diet, then post op diets....vitamins.

Amazing, thank s for sharing!

So good news is that I received my insurance approval. Bad news my Dr. was called away and my date is now May 3rd instead of April 1st.. I am so ready that almost 7 weeks seems like forever.. I look forward to reading all about your experiences to come up here in April. Good luck guys!

I have a tentative date of April 1, just waiting on approval form insurance. I started this process in July 2012.