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My doctor recommended Bariatric Advantage as well. I use them because I am just too nervous to try anything else. If you order from their website you should be able to get a discount if your surgeon recommends them. Mine is 15%. Also, go to www.insurenutrition.com and complete their insurance section. They will work with your insurance company and doctor to get their brand covered.

My surgery was 5/27. I had virtually no pain. My surgery was on Tuesday and back to work on Monday. Your attitude is great!

I am on phase two until June 27. I was on the liquid diet for two weeks prior to surgery and now soft foods. I thought my first scrambled egg was the best thing I ever had! What I crave most is chewing something. I get excited when it is time to take my calcium citrate chews! Seriously! As far as tastes/smells.....my husband was frying bacon the other morning and I thought the smell was going to make me sick. Before I could have eaten a half a pound. How crazy is that!!

I begin my two week liquid diet on May 13 and surgery is on May 27. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. Best phone call ever today!

I checked with my nutritionist today and she gave me a big two thumbs up on using PB2. More protein and very little carbs!

Does anyone out there know if you can have PB2 (powdered peanut butter)mixed with protein powder for your presurgery protein liquig diet?

I am on five protein drinks a day and can have clear nonfat low sodium chicken broth, sf jello and sf popcicles

I started my preop diet yesterday. Day one was not too bad but day two I have been hangry! Trying to find a Protein shake that is not so sweet. My surgery is Mary 27 so I have to do this for two weeks.

I started my two week liquid preop diet today. It hasn't been too bad except for the protein drinks. They are so sweet. Any suggestions for ones that aren't? I have tried Oh Yeah! and Premier Protein. I can do anything for two weeks but any suggestoins would be so helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds great. Looking forward to it! Thanks for taking the rings!!!!!!!!!!!

banana charm keep me posted. When are you attending the pre op class?

ShelbyGasche I am worried about the liquid preop diet for two weeks. I know I will be hangry!!!!! I am going to come home from work and go to bed! My surgeon is Dr. Mario Morales in St. Louis.

terisis I am in Missouri.

I have a very sedentary job in front of a computer at work. Park just outside the office, not a walk at all. Has anyone gone back to work in 7-10 days after having their VSG. I am hoping to.

I had to smile when reading this because I can just see this happening in my house when I finally get sleeved. He can't understand why Dairy Queen won't be considered soft food!

My doctor submitted my paperwork on 4/23 and I had approval on 4/29! I have UHC.

That is awesome news. More motivation for me. Thanks for the update!

I received my fianl insurance approval good to go call today. Nurse will be calling tomorrow to give me a date. So excited!!!!!!!!!!!

I live in OFallon MO and would be interested in being part of this group!

JessicaAnn we are just about the same everything! I am 5' 2". My surgery will be late May. It will be encouraging to follow each others progress!

Has anyone had a hiatal hernia repair the same time as their sleeve surgery? Does it increase your recovery time? Anything I should be aware of?

Thanks everyone!

You look awesome. Still waiting for my date. I am where you started. How tall are you?

Don't forget to bring your ruby slippers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A+ to your hubby for taking you for that drive to your surgeon. So glad you are on the mend.