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Congratulations, I’m excited for you [emoji1360] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Here is my pre-op liquid diet info. Mine will last 7 days and should be starting on 11/14. HIH Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

So I found this while searching for info about compression garments after surgery. Just thought I’d post it for anyone else trying to research them. [emoji4] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Hmmm I wonder if mine does anything like that, he never mentioned it and I never thought to ask. I will give them a call and ask, thank you [emoji1360][emoji16] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Ugh this is what I am worried about. I bought tasteless protein mix and made a lot bone broth & creamed soup with puréed veggies for the freezer. I won’t buy more than a 1 week supply of protein shakes for after surgery out of fear I won’t like them anymore. My husband is a bottomless pit though so I guess he’d drink them for me. I’m not a fan of the protein waters so I’m hoping to add the tasteless protein to my broths and soups. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

That’s my birthday, my surgery is scheduled for 11/21 so I will be in the hospital too [emoji1360] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

I CC&P’d to a word document so I could print it and keep it in my surgery folder [emoji1360] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Thank you for the responses. I really had no idea what purpose they served, I’ve read about helping with loose skin but maybe they meant it helps make it less visible through clothes or something. Obviously I need to read more about them lol [emoji23]. I like the idea that it would help with coughing, it would keep me from taking a pillow everywhere. A friend of mine (not having surgery, I showed her a SS of a pair from Amazon) said they look like spanks. I have never used those either so I have no idea. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Still going to research more about these out of curiosity. Thank you again [emoji1360][emoji16] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

I will have to check them out, thanks. I am making puréed vegetables and storing in baby food jars to take with me to school once I am on puréed foods. I haven’t made baby food in years so I guess I need to look up recipes again. [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Thank you!!! I am going to try this recipe this weekend. [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Ohhh can I get your recipe? My NUT wants me to eat retried beans during purée stage. I just made bean soup in ham bone broth and this is next on my list. [emoji4] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Yay another on the 21st! Welcome to the club lol [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Yay another surgery buddy! So far I see you, me and Karen on the 21st. Anybody else? We can can keep each other motivated [emoji16] When does your pre-op diet start? HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

My doc said 80% will be removed. I think it is to make sure the parts that trigger hunger are removed but I could be wrong. It’s been a few months since I watched the video. I believe 80% is standard but again, I could be wrong lol HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Is there a certain compression garment that you would recommend? There are some that just cover tummy, waist, legs, arms and the whole shebang. Which did you prefer? HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

I think that is what they talked about. I’ve seen neoprene ones, ones that look like a tank top attached to capris, some top/bottom separates. It’s confusing trying to figure out which ones would be the best or most comfortable lol. I will Check that one out, thank you [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

I’m in the same situation and wondering the same thing. I’m going to call my doc and ask which weight is used for insurance clearance and will the preop diet disqualify me if I fall under 30 BMI. I started at a 41 and I’m barely a 40 now, any gain and my surgery is cancelled. HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

I am currently using premier protein, I use it instead of creamer & milk in my lattes. I bought isopure tasteless protein to add to homemade bone broth (or even add it to my water) when I am on liquids only. I haven’t used it yet though, I’m waiting until closer to my liquid only pre-diet. HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Congratulations! HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

My doctor told me up front if I gain any weight at all during the nutrition trial I would not be allowed to have surgery until that weight was lost. My insurance company has been known to deny people for gaining weight so we had to be super careful. I’m sorry that happened, I hope it goes down before your next appt and you get a quick approval 🤞🏼 HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017

Scheduled my surgery for November 21st with Dr Adams in Norfolk VA, I’m excited and a little nervous. My birthday is Nov 22nd so I will be starting my journey to better health before my 40th birthday [emoji177]

Awesome congrats!

I have been reading up on this and decided to try making my own bone broth. The thought of drinking salty bullion grossed me out, so glad that I didn’t do that thanks for the heads up. [emoji1360]

I have looked into WLS several times in the past 20 years, every time I did I would lose weight and decide that I didn’t need help and try to do it in my own. I’d lose about 20ish pounds and celebrate with unhealthy foods, eventually quitting and returning to old habits and finding those lost 20ish pounds...and some of their friends too. This time I decided I can’t do this on my own, I need help and I was going to stick with it. I needed a 3 month nutrition trial (with 3 nutritional visits), at least 1 support group meeting, all of my labs done, surgery clearance from my primary doc, psych clearance and then my final before surgery appointment with my surgeon and nutritionist. I’ve gotten everything leading up to and including the psych evaluation done as of today. That means in less than 2 weeks I should 🤞🏼 be getting my surgery date. I’m so excited. I’m a little nervous but mostly excited to know that I am finally on a path to a healthier life. I hope everyone has a blessed and wonderful weekend (((Hugs)))

I don’t have an answer for you but wanted to bump your post up Incase others do [emoji1360]