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I have tricare prime and in the south region and did not have to have doctor supervised diet. From first appt to surgery was right at 3 months! I wonder why each region is different?

Tomorrow will be a week since my surgery! So far, so good! Down 14 lbs since I started my pre-op diet! I believe I can do this!!

I just had lapband surgery this week, but even though I'm a veteran, we have tricare because my hubby is retired AF. The whole process took 3 months. Good luck with your journey!

I bought in online at www.unjury.com. It's where I get my vitamins too recommend by my doctor. I take the opurity vitamins for people with lapband. Taste good too! I am only sleeping a few hours at a time too but feeling much more rested today!

Things went well! Pretty sore today but not as much as yesterday. I bought some of the Unjury chicken soup and it is awesome! Tastes great and one serving has as much protein as 3 eggs! It's definitely going to be a favorite!! My biggest issue is trying to sleep. Only got maybe 3 hours. Any ideas on that?

Can't believe it is finally here! It's all happening so fast! I lost 10 pounds on my pre-op diet so I feel like I'm on my way! The hospital I'm having surgery at is an hour from my home and we are having a bit of a winter storm with 1-3 inches of ice expected. Staying in a hotel next to hospital so we don't have to travel I'm it! I'm so excited!!! Please pray my surgeon can make it in!

I'm on day 7 and do great at work, it's when I get home and smell my family's dinner that is hard! I'm halfway there- it does get easier

Well, I've been on my pre-op diet for 1 week! 8 lbs down and 7 days to go! Pre-op blood work/EKG , etc tomorrow! Ready to get the party started and have my surgery! The hardest part is watching my family eat dinner..

My surgery date is Feb 3rd! I'm so excited! I'm on day 3 of my 2week liquid diet and it's really not that bad at all!(so far) . I'm allowed 2 protein shakes a day and one can of hearty soup a day. I can't wait!

I got my approval today!!!! Now to get my surgery date!!! I am beyond excited!!

I have Tricare Prime as well. So far it hasn't been too difficult insurance wise. I did have to have a referral from my PCP though. I went on the Tricare site, found put which surgeons Tricare allowed and researched until I found one I was comfortable with. Every region is different but I'm in the South region. Good luck with your Journey! I was terrified to ask my PCP for the referral, but all he could say was no, but he didn't! Got my referral approved I one day! Just tell him why you want to do it! you can do this!

I'm a newbie too! I've had my nutrition visit, psych eval and an EGD and now just waiting on my insurance! I'm 45 and can't wait for this journey to begin!