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My doctor office actually gave me a binder, so I will be putting it to good use. Thanks @@ShrinkingPeach

@@lauraellen80 @@Elode Thank you for the information. It seems like as soon as the doctor as "do you have any questions?" my mind draws a blank so I will definitely be bringing a typed list and check mark them off. Being new to this journey there's a lot I don't even know where to begin in the question area. Thank y'all so much!!!!

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Congrats thank goodness no pain that's amazing!!!!

I never knew anything about a bougie. Thanks for this topic. It's a question I would like the answer too. Definitely will be asking next time I meet with my doctor.

Hey how are you? Hope everything went well....

I had my psych evaluation today too. Passed....yeah. First I had to take two test. First was about a 100 true or false questions mostly making sure I wasn't CRAZY...Lol. Second test was best answer out of 5 statements of about 10 questions making sure I'm not an alcoholic gosh didn't think I was going back to school....then to the psych Doctor. We had a conversation about my children. Seeing what kind of support system I have. Who in my family knows about my decision. How long I have been struggling being overweight. What other systems have I tried losing weight. He made sure I knew about exercising, drinking enough Water and Vitamins after my procedure. It wasn't too bad. He suggested that I start now trying out Protein supplements to see what I like. I hadn't even thought about it. Does anyone know if they have samples that one can try before purchasing a huge portion of protein powders or liquids? Congrats on passing your eval @@losing2win

Hi it's my first post. I'm brandy and had my first appointment and it was to meet the doctor. Dr. Avara will be doing my sleeve. I also had my nutrition 101 class. My next appointment is with the psychologist on Monday then I go for PET class "peri operative educational training. The insurance coordinator said we can then turn everything into insurance for approval. I'm hoping to have surgery this year. I have met my deductible and all of the out of pocket so 100% coverage. I have bcbstx my only requirements are to have a 40 bmi and a psych evaluation, but my doctor requires three weigh-ins and cannot go under my 40 bmi. I've had two weigh-ins one more to go. I'm very anxious and excited at the same time. Can not wait for this change in my life. My downfall is soda yes I have a problem with Coke it is my favorite and I am trying to slowly get this under control to stop completely from drinking them. I don't have a problem with drinking water I just would rather have the Coke because of course it taste so much better:)) I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for this lifetime "lifestyle" change. I have to admit I Love Food... I love the taste,the smell and the feeling of being full. Who wants to their tummies growling??? My problem is well of course too much of it a full plate then seconds. I can't wait to have my stomach to be half the size and start on my road to recovery from this food addiction. Would love to have some Bariatric pals to help me as well them on this new life....

I think I will have a problem not drinking while eating as well.

Not looking forward to the liquid diet. I've only had my first visit with my doctor, so I'm just starting the process. I'm hoping before the end of the year to have my procedure.

I'm fine and you?

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