nick

thanks for the encouragement. my new issue is that I had already been on a semi liquid diet {one solid meal a day } so the transition wouldn't be so shocking to me. I have in the last 3 weeks lost approx. 18lbs and I'm now a little worried that my BMI will be too low, I'm at 40 now !!! If it takes much longer to be approved I may not qualify for the surgery. should I start to eat more ?

Yes, I have done all the preliminary test, psych, nutritionist, bloodwork, physical, etc, I'm scheduled for surgery May 2 and pre-surgical testing on Apr 28. I'm just concerned that I don't have approval from UHC. I guess I'll find out before Apr 28. I just find it a little difficult to stay focused with such uncertainty. The good side is I've already lost 18 pounds on liquids and just dieting for a couple of weeks as if I'm not approved by UHC, I will try to be accepted into a low BMI study at NYU. Thanks for you reply.

Alex, thanks for the word of encouragement. I'll take your advice and just chill out till next week. You're very kind.