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I'll be on the same pre-op diet, starting on the 13th...my surgery date is January 27th. I guess we should be thankful that we weren't put on the all-liquid diet, huh? I've heard several people put on all liquids...I'm sure we'll have plenty of time for that post-op!

Wow...congrats!!! I'm still about 3 weeks pre-op. My surgery date is Jan 27th. Hopefully I'll be as successful as you are...keep up the great work!!!

Congrats and prayers to you as well, fotogrphr!!! You day is coming up soon!!! Wishing you the very best!!

The wait is finally just about over, Amanda...you'll do great, I'm sure!!!

Let 'em have it, ShayLove!!! This is ridiculous!!! I really do hope you get this straight, very soon!!! Please keep us posted!!

Hello All!! I just t happened to stumble across this topic, and glad I did!! I'm 3 weeks pre-op, and can't wait to get this journey started!!! Well, not actually looking forward to the actual surgery part, but looking forward to the losing and essentially getting my life back!! Any good words??

This is kinda cool...we should have like a July 2014 reunion thread, and celebrate where we all are after our first 6 months!!

What are they waiting for, Shay?? This is when you call and nag them until you get results...The squeaky wheel gets the oil, you know?!?

I have been given a date of January 27th, at St. Peter's Hospital in NJ. I requested this hospital since myself and my family are very comfortable there. This is whet all my kids were born, and my wife and I have had stays there. It made perfect sense to have this journey start here as well...I wish the very best to you all!!!

Wonderful Job!!! Congrats!!!!

I agree....very well said!!

Congrats!!! I recently got my approval, but now just waiting for a surgery date... I'm hoping it's very soon... Looking forward to getting my journey started!!!

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a while back, but for some foolish reason I refused to get the CPAP machine. Even though I told my surgeon about my condition, he ordered a sleep study anyway. I think they may do this just to strengthen your case to get approved for the surgery when they submit you. I believe tha's what happened in my case.

Hmm...Do you have an annaul deductible? It seems the insurance wants to start a new year with a new deductible.

ShayLove, I definitely understand your frustration!! My paperwork was submitted on 11/28, and I didn't get my approval until 12/18!! Meanwhile everyone else I spoke to got approvals within a week!! I was told that the faxes sent were unreadable, they got the paperwork but had not assigned it to a nurse yet, and every other excuse!! I was then told by Aetna that approvals for elective surgeries are not considered 'high priority'! Best bet is to keep calling, and be sure to call BOTH SIDES...meaning the insurance as well as the surgeon, to assure that NOTHING is delaying the process! At least if you can get a status about things, it helps you keep your sanity while you're waiting...please let me know how things go!

Just as Familyguy mentioned, they all aren't the greatest tasting, but they are effective at getting in the protein. They make them in different flavors, and some ARE better than others. If you have a GNC in your area, they usually sell them. I tried each flavor, and rated them...the Orange and the Blueberry I thought were pretty bad, and the rest certainly tolerable!

Exactly...it's NOT a competition. So if anything, you should be able to share your experience with your friend as far as what they should expect. If they are a true friend, this will certainly pass...I wish great success for you both!!

The only way I would know would be to take a couple of those New Whey liquid protein shots...those are about 42g's of protein at a time, and they're less than 4oz. each. I don't suggest it, but that's how it could be done.

Same as Bronco0605, my nutritionist told me you should spread out the protien intake throughout the day, for more efficient absorption.

FMLA stands for Family Medical Leave Act...this, when approved, pretty much allows you time off from your job for medical reasons involving you or a family member without risking you losing your job.

Sassy Pants1 is right...the EGD is not that big of a deal...you'll do fine. As far as nerves, I think we all have initial doubts...no matter how much research you do, there's always a little apprehension about 'the unknown'. As long as you're doing what you're doing for the right reason, you should be good! I'm waiting on my surgery date, and the only thing I'm nervous about right now is the procedure itself, and how 'gassy' I'll be immediately afterwards! Oh and for the record...most likely the last appointment with the NUT will not be the last...they will be an important part of your post-op.

Welcome to the journey!! It may get a bit tedious, but I'm sure it will al be worth it in the end! My suggestion to you is just stay organized and take notes...you'll be receiving alot of very vauable informaton along the way. It gets kind of exciting, actually! I just got my insurance approval yesterday, and now waiting to be scheduled for surgery...so looking forward to getting the surgery over with, to work on the new 'ME'!! Again, I wish you the very best with everything!! I know you'll do great!!

Hey ShayLove...keep us posted. Let us know when you get your approval!

My job gives an allotment of sick days. I plan to use sick days and then vacation days if needed. I spoke to our HR Rep, and this is allowed.

Congrats on gettng through the prelim stuff....hopefully you'll hear something very soon!! I just got my approval today, and it's such a relief when you get that call!! Now I'm just waiting for the surgery date. My surgeon is taking the first two weeks of the year off, so I know it won't happen until sometime after that. Congrats again, and I wish you the very best!!