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I'm not hungry at all. Very thirsty and can't take much at all in at one time. Trying for 1/2 ounce every five minutes but I can feel it go down and it feels like it's stuck! Have chest pains right after swallowing. Anyone experience this and please tell it gets better! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Yes, just still on fluids. I take small sips of Water and I feel it all the way down. It feels like it gets stuck in chest area. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm on my 13th day of the pre-op diet and can now see the light at the end of the tunnel! Monday morning I have to be at the hospital at 7:00am.... can't wait! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I lost 9.6 pounds this week, that's the only good thing I can say about this past week! I really really struggled last night. I was thinking of all the reason why I shouldn't go through with the surgery. I eventually went to bed at 8:00pm just to not think about eating anymore. Today is Memorial Day. I am going to a family get together where as usual the central focus is FOOD! And starting today, I get four Protein shakes and NO FOOD! Lord help me get through this day (week)! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I also have BCBS and the had a specific form with all the requirement and all the things you have to do to qualify. Mine also had to be at a center of excellence. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

@"anniebanana" yes, the 1st week (last week) was three shakes and one small meal, this week is only four shakes per day, till Sunday... All Clear Liquids . Monday surgery. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Not sure why my pic keeps getting downloaded so many time. Sorry guys!

Mine is June 6th and I just wrote some of these same things in my journal today! I knew I had an unhealthy relationship with food, but never thought it was this bad. Day 6 of the pre-op diet and I'm struggling soooo much! I will get through this! And you will too! Write your feelings down, it helps to get them out. I was so mad yesterday that I even cried. But I got through it, now almost through another day... We can do this! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Having mine in Chattanooga, TN on June 6th. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Excited, nervous, scared.... Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I have told all the people I talk to and my boss. Same as most comments, I've had so many pre-op appointments that I felt it necessary to tell. Also, I want and need their support in this journey. There are some people that think it's ridiculous to have WLS. And I have heard one comment not specifically about me but I choose to avoid her. She doesn't know me or my struggles and I don't really care what she thinks. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm taking off one week and then working from home for one week then going back to the office the following week. Our disability doesn't even start until after you are out 10 working days so I'm not even applying for it. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Went last week to a visit with a nurse at my surgeons office and am a little overwhelmed trying to get the right Vitamins. There are so many! And I don't know where to start! Any advise? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Almost finished with all tests/requirements before submitting the auth for approval. Did a sleep study Saturday night. And have my psych appt Friday. Getting more nervous as each day passes. Hope to do the surgery in May sometime. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I think bmi is 43. Can't remember. I last went to my Dr in Jan Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I have diabetes and am hoping my insurance will approve quickly. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I only had to do a swallow study, sleep study, and psych visit. Went this past Saturday for the sleep study and depending on the results may have to go for a second night this week. I'm almost sure they will find something so they can cash in! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Mine said 800-1000 tops Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Fingers crossed! Good luck to you both! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Good Luck! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Yes this helps so much! I just went to the 'class' at my surgeons office and it was maybe info overload because I think I left with more questions than I had to begin with. The Vitamins were the most overwhelming part for me. Especially after coming home and surfing the net for them... There are soooo many and my head is spinning! I did do my blood work that day as well so hopefully they will give me more specifics on my personal needs. Thanks again! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App