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Be persistent when they are ready to submit. You are the patient. My original surgeons office had all of my information for 5 1/2 months and never submitted it even though they told me they had. When they finally did I got an approval in 2 days. I had them void the authorization and I switched surgeons. They submitted immediately and I had my approval in 3 days. I could have already had surgery and been healing but everything happens for a reason I suppose. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yesterday I completed my pre-op appointment, about to finish up with Day 10 of the 14 day pre-op liquid diet (Day 9 was the day for me where it got much easier) and Surgery day is only 5 days away! Getting nervous now... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Ah! Good luck to you as well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I use Stevia drops. It does take a while to get used to the taste. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats to you!!!! ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck!️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had one day where I gained but the next day it came back off. I am on day nine but have just lost 10.5 pounds. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's a great idea! I have been using PB2 in some of mine, makes it so much better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Andrea, you aren't allowed to say C-A-K-E. Lol. Haha a co-worker today was sitting at her desk eating honeycomb Cereal.. She didn't even know she was in danger! :-p Today is Day 8 here as well and I will say it's been much better. I am very sleepy as well though. So glad surgery is less than a week away! :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you I will try that. I had some different Protein this morning with a little more sugar and that seemed to help as well. What a ride this is! Halfway there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, it's Day 7 of the pre-op liquid diet and I thought it was getting better but this has to be the worst day yet. Feeling like I could actually pass smooth out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes, having a surgery date makes it so much more real. Cigna should have just 15 days to approve or deny (or ask for further information). So you should hear something by the 26th. Hopefully it won't be that long! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Dr Cernero is doing my surgery as well on April 26th. Glad you had a good experience! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wishing you all the best! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! I am having the sleeve and on the 26th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh @@Elle09 I want a banana lol! My surgeon said no bananas for a long due to the sugar My pre-op is all liquid. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you love and prayers. This is heartbreaking. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh @@Katrinakit a month! I'm sure it will get better as your body (and mind) adapts. Haha I have been adding some ice and coffee to my chocolate Protein drink in the mornings along with a few drops of hazelnut or caramel flavoring (0 cal, no sodium or sugar) and it's like a treat of iced coffee in the mornings! We have to get creative here lol. I agree with work, next week will be my last before surgery and it does keep my mind occupied ... Aside from everyone around me eating at their desks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi @@WantToBe I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! I am with Cigna and the girl at my surgeons office said lately she couldn't believe how fast approvals started coming in from them. Lots were within 1-3 days. I will be praying for a quick approval for you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @@KristenLe - it could be. I am very leary to take anything even if over the counter, I had a reaction to prescribed medication back in December and it has turned my life upside down and caused an enormous amount of health problems which is what actually led me here. I am still not back to myself. So I will just drink some black coffee and hope it goes away. That is a possibility though. It is pouring rain here this morning. Awe, I hope the 6 months passes quickly! It seems so long! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my, tomorrow! Good luck @MesKTS! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well today is day 6 and the calories aren't a problem anymore (have to stay under 800 and usually end around 715) but I do have quite the headache this morning. You really just miss food and get so tired of drinking everything. 9 days till surgery! @@SweetCin72 I do hope your headaches pass soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is scheduled for April 26th and I requested 2 weeks, I am hoping that is enough as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App