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survivingsleever

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  1. survivingsleever

    2 Week Pre-Op Liquid Diet

    Hi Kim, I'm 3/14 and I honestly cheated 2/7 days of my preop diet. Beating myself up of course. However I'm morphing my mindset to be accountable. I would hate to be considered a statistic that failed after 20k+ was invested in attempt to make me healthy. I woke out of my sleep at 4 am to go shopping and stock my kitchen with food I'm suppose to eat. Today is a new day, in retrospect if I try to justify cheating I'm only hindering my success. Good luck to you!
  2. survivingsleever

    Husband is Grillin....

    My husband brought pizza, bread sticks, and chicken for dinner last night! The aroma drove me nuts. To be honest I did have one bite of pizza. It's very hard! My surgery is Friday, if i was single and kid free it would be so easy by not allowing the food in my house. I'm learning to accept accountability. Today is a new day!! =)
  3. 3/14 is my big day! My countdown begins....

  4. survivingsleever

    Pre testing help !

    Are you doing a liquid diet? Maybe helpful.
  5. Happy for you. Were you working in post op? Or did you let the sleeve work its magic?
  6. survivingsleever

    BCN of MI approval

    Me too! I have BCBS and was approved same day. BCN took a little longer 2 days. Having managed care insurance complicates things. I'm scheduled 3/14, good luck to you.
  7. survivingsleever

    Low BMI with no comorbidities, what do I do?

    Real talk, I had put a 10 lb weight plate in my spanx. I was right at 35 bmi on my initial consultation. After completing my sleep study (insurance requirement) I found out I had sleep apnea. That increased my chance of being approved. I'm scheduled for 3.14. Good luck.
  8. Congrats, fingers crossed for you!
  9. survivingsleever

    marijuana smokers

    For your pre op appt at the hospital they are going to test your blood for various items. Nicotine may be in your system, truthfully they want that to be cleared out of your system 30 days prior to surgery. Your doctor needs to know the truth to ensure your going to be treated effectively. Good luck with your journey!
  10. survivingsleever

    Here we go again -- update

    Happy for you! Keep is posted on your progress.
  11. survivingsleever

    My Skinny Birthday Blog

    I'm happy ur doing well!
  12. survivingsleever

    Pre surgery screening

    Thanks for sharing! I checked out your profile....I met you at the nurse meeting on Monday. I added you as a friend so we can stay in touch. My pre op is this morning at 9:30. Good luck on Monday!!
  13. survivingsleever

    Who is in March?

    I'm 3/14, start my pre op this Friday. My surgeon allows up to do phase 1 & 2 diet with unlimited veggies and 48 hrs before surgery clear liquid diet. I think I'm lucky!!
  14. survivingsleever

    Kinda gross question! Sorry

    LOL...protein shot on another level!!
  15. survivingsleever

    Cheating the consultation scale...

    I think most insurances require 35 bmi. You probably should contact yours and see what are their requirements.
  16. survivingsleever

    Dr David Chengalis, Beaumont Royal Oak, MI

    Hi, I never heard of your dr. I stay near Royal Oak and chose Dr. Keith Marshall. Good luck!
  17. survivingsleever

    Cheating the consultation scale...

    I also said I was 5'3 instead of 5'4, which favored me. They don't check.
  18. survivingsleever

    Cheating the consultation scale...

    Ha! I totally forgot about this. My first consultation I put a 10 lb plate weight inside my spanx in order for me to qualify. I was 35 and some change. Now without the weight my bmi is 38 or so. I enjoyed my carefree eating in a sense. I'm scheduled to be sleeved 3/14, my eating is under control now .
  19. survivingsleever

    My Skinny Birthday Blog

    Your so funny! I'm going to order the Celebrate (sp?) just cause you said so...lol. I'm glad in the final phases, I'm scheduled 3/14. Keep us posted with your progress and or setbacks. Good luck!
  20. survivingsleever

    Ready for the hospital

    Happy for you. Keep us updated!!
  21. survivingsleever

    Who makes the decision?

    I am going through St. John Macomb-Oakland. That's interesting, you don't have to jump like I did. Do you have documentation of you weight for 6 months?? That's is the only exception I am aware of. I'm scheduled 3/14! Good luck to you =)
  22. survivingsleever

    Flex Spending for protein shakes

    Good question, I would love to know...
  23. survivingsleever

    Day of Surgery Picture: Did you look like this?

    Cute!!
  24. survivingsleever

    I don't understand this site?

    I think your approach a bit rude, someone offensive. I hope that is not your intention. Good luck to you either way.
  25. survivingsleever

    9months anniversary. ..

    Girl you look great....all that melted off in 9 months?!? What was your dress size before and after?

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