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If you're wanting something warm or savory like a soup/stew you could always use one of the small size crockpots. I'm sure you could find a power converter to plug in your truck for when you're on the road. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

I've stumbled some, but it's generally been a little easier than I thought it would be. I cut carbs several weeks ago, so that has helped drastically! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

It wasn't too horrible. They gave me a nose spray that numbed my nose and stuck the tube down my nose and throat. Felt weird. If not for my gag reflex it wouldn't have been so bad. I hate IVs, so this was still a win for me.

It went good! Had my final bloodwork and met with Dr. Josh Roller, who will be doing my surgery. Then had to do the consent forms in a group session, which took some time. Everything is set for Tuesday! And you'll do fine with the EGD. It literally took one minute. I was sitting in a chair in a darkened room so I had some freedom of movement. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

RR, I'm covered by my insurance, so no self-pay. That's awesome that they cover the pre-op stuff for you! Dr. Roller required a stress test, pulmonary testing, EKG, EGD, bloodwork, and a few other things. I wasn't required to do a sleep study. They did all that on my first appointment since their office is set up for everything. I did have to go to the hospital to get some sort of heart scan, but they got me in and out the same day as my appointment. I'm not sure about additional out of pockets, but you'll probably have visits with the NUT, so maybe some copays? I bought a bunch of Protein samples from them and they have a package of vitamins/protein for after surgery as an option too. I've got my pre-op and last appointment today and surgery on 4/5, so I've not seen final costs yet. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Roller in NW Arkansas is about $16,000, but that doesn't include pre-op testing. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

Please share, they sound delicious!