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Our book said 3 weeks but my surgeon said it was up to me and when I felt comfortable and able to tolerate pain. I had no troubles 1 week out.

Sleeved Nov 13. No complications until trying to advance my diet post op week 1 to 2. Have been vomiting quite a bit since (so for 10 days). Had to get IV fluids earlier this week. Hardly able to eat or drink. Do ok on clears but not much else (not even Protein drinks). Dr is aware. Going to call again tomorrow. Sigh. It's been hard. I'm praying this is something I'll look back on in 3 months and say it was worth it or no regrets. Right now I'm just sick and sad. The plan was to go back to work today...but I'm taking a couple more weeks off.

I've had a lot of people say the same to me. It's frustrating because they don't understand. I started at 42.2 but during my 6 month preop, I lost 43 lbs and am now a 38.4 bmi. I've been asked by several if I won't do surgery now. I still have 90-100 lbs to go! I've made it this far...I'm not backing out now!

I'm on day 10. Staying strong but today was rough. If I'm able to stay on top of my shakes, like at home, then have no troubles. Today at work I left my soy milk out and didn't drink enough shakes. By the time I got home, I was ready to bust into the quick unhealthy freezer meals. But I made some broth and a shake instead. This liquid diet (which is 99% sweet) is for the birds!!!

The grape and kiwi strawberry propel are amazing too!! they have mandarin orange too!

Definitely!!!!

Congrats! I'm the 13th also!

May 2014 I attended a bariatric information meeting. Started the 6 month physician assisted weight loss requirement for insurance. Completed beginning of Oct. Paperwork submitted to Cigna 2 weeks ago. 1 week later found out I was temporarily denied because they are requesting a letter of medical necessity and medical clearance from my PCP. Informed my PCP who stated she would submit letter (all before my surgeons office had any idea I was denied). Surgeons office stated they would call me Monday (yesterday) with a status to the resubmission (assuming they receive pcp letter in a day or two). I've sent 3 follow up emails since last week and last one stated to please let me know when letter from PCP is received bc I don't want they surgeons office to be waiting on her document and I don't want to bother my pcp if she sent it. Called Cigna today and they stayed they haven't received any additional paperwork yet...grrrr. I'm on a strict deadline and so frustrated. I need an approval and to have surgery prior to the end of the year. Sigh. Patience is a virtue that I lack.....

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@wannabethinsoon Yes! I'm about an hour and half north of Kansa city! I'm having my surgery at Heartland in St. Joseph with Dr. Hornbostel on Nov 13th!!

Completed preadmission testing Monday. Today was my EGD, went well! Tomorrow is my first day of a 2 week liquid diet. Friday is my appt with bariatric nurse practitioner to review everything pre and post op. Then the waiting gone til Nov 13! I can't believe it's this close....so excited!

Congrats!! Did you take 2 weeks off? Do you feel ready to go back to work? I am taking 2 weeks but my surgeons office just told me 2-4 depending on how I feel. I don't get paid time off so I want to return ASAP but I don't want to be unrealistic either!

Having trouble locating you. Please send me a friend request and I'll add you. Thanks! Vanessa Goodale Heyde

If you could add me as a friend on Facebook, I'll add you to the group. Just send me a message and a friend request. thanks! Vanessa Goodale Heyde

I would call the doctors office and find out for sure. Insurance approval was half the battle for me. My surgeon wouldn't set a date until insurance approved.

Found you!

I think I found you. Sent a request.

Sent you a message on fb.

I think I found you! I sent a request.

You are correct, I did say that but I can't find you so I must have made a mistake. I just added you as a friend now, once you accept I'll add you to group. Sorry for the confusion!

@@midwestgirl32 @@jennyliz I'm in NW Missouri, 45 miles from St. Joseph and 30 miles from Maryville. My date is 11/13. So excited, yet nervous, about this process!

No, you won't be able to find it since it's a secret group. You have to be added/invited. Send me your name on Facebook and I'll add you.

Yes ma'am. You were added to group.

Curvycurlyfit and I are both working on this so if you've given her your info, no need for me to do it.

I'm having trouble finding your names on Facebook...Kristen and Steve. Can you add me and I'll add you to the new private group? Anyone else who wants added, you can add me as a friend as well and I can add you to the group. Vanessa Goodale Heyde Devoted04