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My Dr said most his patients lose under 10. Not to stress losing pre-op. Sent from my SM-N900T using BariatricPal mobile app

i find the caramel very sweet and butterscotchy tasting. For me, this is one I made pudding with, instead of drinking straight generally, as it is my least favorite of the four I have. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App I found it in walmart the other day and tried it. I love it. I think it taste so good. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I just filled out the online form at https://insurenutrition.com I hope cigna covers it. I requested caramel since I can vanilla or chocolate at the store. Does anyone know how it taste compare to unjury? I don't like chocolate but the unjury chocolate tastes great! Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I'm so glad you mentioned this. I'm going to look into this before in stay buying all my shakes and Protein. Fingers crossed. What insurance carrier do you have? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App I have Cigna. Good luck to you!!! Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Thats excellent, so do I Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I'm set for January 19th. I'm in central, FL. Anyone else from my part of town. 22 days & counting. .. it would be great to have a buddy near by Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

So I finally got the insurance approval. Finished everything they told me. I have my surgery schedule for Jan 19th, God willing. 22 days to go. Omg, this is really happening?! I'm so grateful that this is really happening for me. I can't believe it. So I have to be on an all liquid diet prior to the surgery for 2 whole weeks. So after new years, I'm gonna try to cut back as much solid food as possible to hopefully help the transition to all liquids only. I hope I don't mess up. I'm so sick of hearing about how people fail. And put all the weight back on. I know I've done bad these last few weeks. Nov 22 was the 3 yr anniversary of my Step Moms death, I was a little down. And last week was the 1 year anniversary of my uncles death. But worst of all, my sister inlaw was in a coma since the beginning of Dec and we found out she was brain dead & she passed away last Tuesday on the 20th of December. Her funeral was last night. As if saying good by to a sister wasn't tough enough. My uncle on my father's side died on Christmas morning. Not that it is an excuse, but I haven't been eating well. And I'm mad at myself, but I'm going to get it back together. Is anyone else having surgery in January? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I've been told to stay away from alcohol for about a year. That bariatric patients are at high risk for alcoholism and 1 ounce of wine could literally put you on your butt. Since our body metabolizes differently, our tolerance for alcohol is back at zero. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Intubation? They stuck a tube fown your throat? I'm sorry i didn't know they had to do that? Is that normal? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App Yeah, completely normal. If you're under general anesthesia, you'll be intubated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks, i didn't realize that. That's scary. But i guess is necessary Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Me too. I'm scheduled for Jan 19th... that's 22 days away, I'm so nervous Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Yes. .. sounds like you might be dehydrated. That can cause cramps Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I had to do 90 days, i saw a nutritionist once a month. Each appointment she taught me something new. I weighed in and then we discussed the changes i needed to make in my diet in phases. Each appointment was more information. I gained weight the 1st month like 6 lbs. Then I lost the same 6 lbs by the end of the 90 days. She was great. But according to my surgeons office there's no magic number. The reason for the surgery is because we already have difficulties losing weight to begin with. I think I was harder on myself than she was. But it was a big eye opener. I loved my NUT. I cried on my last visit. Every thing was all of a sudden real. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations???????????????????? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I'm so glad you mentioned this. I'm going to look into this before in stay buying all my shakes and Protein. Fingers crossed. What insurance carrier do you have? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. I think I'm making my self more nervous Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Intubation? They stuck a tube fown your throat? I'm sorry i didn't know they had to do that? Is that normal? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Woohoo. That's awesome. I'm scheduled for jan 19th so far. Fingers crossed. I'm nervous. I don't feel like I'm prepared enough Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Look forward to hearing about your surgery and how it all went. I'm scheduled for Jan 19 Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I noticed you said you had a child post op... how long did you wait? I want 2 have 1 more child, but at 270 i want this surgery. My fear is gaining all the weight back again. And then it would all be for nothing. What was pregnancy like? How much did you gain during pregnancy? How much did the baby weight? Did you go full term? Did you lose all the pregnancy weight, how? Was it harder? How much have you lost since day one 6 years ago.? What's your current weight? I'm sorry for a million questions. I'm choosing the sleeve as opposed to RNY because i want to have a baby in 2 to 3 years. Can you message me? I'd love to pick your brain? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

My name is Mel, I am 31 years old & I have just finished all my requirements prior to submitting my Prior Authorization request to Insurance. Before I do, I have to tell my patient advocate if I want the Rouxen-Y or the Sleeve. I am a little unsure. I am 270 lbs, 5'3", I am at my highest. I am lucky to have an insurance plan that covers WLS at 90%. I recently entered into a relationship with a great man and her is very supportive of my choice to do this. However, recently the topic of children came up. Now, I had my tubes tied 7 years ago and I have 2 boys ages 7 & 11. He, however, does not have any children. And he wants to have 1, just 1. Now I have read online how you should wait between 12-18 months post surgery before you try to have a baby. And I am currently researching TR & IVF options. I am doing all the research now so I know what I am getting into. I am wondering, has anyone else ever gone through this situation? If so, I am wondering, if I am planning to have a baby later is it best for me to.... 1. Rouxen-Y or the Sleeve? 2. Whats the weight gain like? will I regret it? 3. Will I be able to nourish an unborn baby adequately? 4. Will getting pregnant cause damage to my existing WLS? 5.... is there anything else I should consider? Any feed back is greatly appreciated. I really want to be able to make a good choice before I decide which surgery to go with.

So I've had to do this 90 day diet before I can request prior authorization, and my nutritionist pretty much put me on what she says "Phase 1" to what eating is going to be like. No sugar no starches no soda Trying to put my fork down after every bite and waiting before I eat Chewing longer. Smaller Bites Don't drink while I eat. Wait an hour. Among some of the stuff in working on. I've even tried the unjury Protein shake the nutritionist gave me, and I'm still hungry. BTW the strawberry sorbet was really, blah. I have a vanilla one to try out still, we'll see. I've looked into Isopure Zero Carb Protein shakes, too, not too sure. I just wish, drinking the shake would make me feel full. But it doesn't, I'm still hungry. And I just feel worried. I know this is all what lies ahead. But eating sucks right now. I feel like food is no longer enjoyable. I'm hungry all the time. I crave sugar more. I feel so guilty for wanting to eat junk. I want to succeed. But I feel like I'm going to fail. Why is it so hard to eat less and make healthier choices?! Why do I find it so hard to be in the same house as Donuts!? I feel so pathetic. Is it bad that I want dumping syndrome. So that I am less likely to eat that garbage. So I'll regret it and pay for it if I ever decide to eat what I'm not supposed to. I know that my thinking is all messed up right now. But I see it as...... Have you ever had too much of that one liquor that just made you puke your guts out and traumatized you from ever drinking it again? (Bacardi Limón, NEVER AGAIN ) Well if only sugar could do that to me. Make me sick enough to hate it. That would be fantastic! Is there anyone who can relate? I haven't told anyone but my mom and 3 friends about surgery, but they aren't really supportive, after hearing surgery horror stories. I feel alone in this. I'm so scared that I'll get the sleeve and still want to eat like this. And that I'll just gain it all back. That I'm gonna fail. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for all your support everyone. I know I'm not getting enough Protein. I'm trying to change that. I need to work harder these next 2 weeks before I see my NUT again. My family says they support me. But clearly not enough to change their own eating or stop bringing donuts into the house. It's really frustrating. Every one says don't you have will power? Just don't eat it. I wish it were that easy. If it were, I wouldn't be here in this position to begin with. I quit smoking cold turkey a few months ago. I think that made the eating worse. But it was easier, because I avoid being around people who smoke. And I don't buy the cigarettes any more. I still am temped when I go to the gas station to buy a pack when I go inside. But I rarely walk inside, I usually pay at the pump. But hunger is a worse feeling. And no on buys a pack of cigarettes and puts them on the kitchen counter. They do buy Krispy Kreme donuts and do that. But I'm gonna try harder. I really need this to work. I had a dream last night that all my stomach skin was stretched down to my knees and it scared me. I need a change, before it gets any worse. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

So I've had to do this 90 day diet before I can request prior authorization, and my nutritionist pretty much put me on what she says "Phase 1" to what eating is going to be like. No sugar no starches no soda Trying to put my fork down after every bite and waiting before I eat Chewing longer. Smaller Bites Don't drink while I eat. Wait an hour. Among some of the stuff in working on. I've even tried the unjury Protein shake the nutritionist gave me, and I'm still hungry. BTW the strawberry sorbet was really, blah. I have a vanilla one to try out still, well see. I've looked into Isopure Zero Carb Protein shakes, too, not too sure. I just wish, drinking the shake would make me feel full. But it doesn't, I'm still hungry. And I just feel worried. I know this is all what lies ahead. But eating sucks right now. I feel like food is no longer enjoyable. I'm hungry all the time. I crave sugar more. I feel so guilty for wanting to eat junk. I want to succeed. But I feel like I'm going to fail. Why is it so hard to eat less and make healthier choices?! Why do I find it so hard to be in the same house as Donuts!? I feel so pathetic. Is it bad that I want dumping syndrome. So that I am less likely to eat that garbage. So I'll regret it and pay for it if I ever decide to eat what I'm not supposed to. I know that my thinking is all messed up right now. But I see it as...... Have you ever had too much of that one liquor that just made you puke your guts out and traumatized you from ever drinking it again? (Bacardi Limón, NEVER AGAIN ) Well if only sugar could do that to me. Make me sick enough to hate it. That would be fantastic! Is there anyone who can relate? I haven't told anyone but my mom and 3 friends about surgery, but they aren't really supportive, after hearing surgery horror stories. I feel alone in this. I'm so scared that I'll get the sleeve and still want to eat like this. And that I'll just gain it all back. That I'm gonna fail. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App