Pre-process is moving fast!

[jcrown19 22]

I just saw the Doctor on July 18th and all I need is EGD, Psychological Eval and few nutritional classes, which are already scheduled!!.. I was already on WW for 6 months and had a sleep study for another medical reason. So I am hoping that this will move along pretty quick! I am a little worried that my insurance company will take their sweet time approving though.. Also, I know I will have the 2 week ALL liquid diet before.. Any tips on how to get through it and not starve?

[MrsFraga2016 72]

I am currently awaiting on my insurance to approve after getting all the necessaries done. I was told that my insurance company, Cigna, takes up to a month or more to approve by my doctor.

As for the liquid diet, every doctor is different. If you like Soups, take fresh veggies and cook them and then make Soup out of them. Asparagus makes a great Soup as well as broccoli. All you do is boil it and add it to the blender with some of the liquid you cooked it in. Then add seasonings to taste. Simply, easy, healthy, and liquid.< /p>

[jcrown19 22]

Sounds pretty easy!! I will have to try that! As for my insurance--I hope I don't have to wait 30 days for my insurance approval!! I will pull my hair out!!

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Have no fears...insurance won't take that long to approve you. Now, excercising patience to surgery day will be a challenge, especially when the pre-process moves quickly. I remember those days, it felt like an eternity!

[jcrown19 22]

Grrr!!! I am excited and scared all the same time!! Are you hungry all they time after???

[kassy07 14]

I have my first appointment next tuesday. I have already had my sleep apnea test and all that but my actual first meeting to start the 90 day pre-op stuff starts then. I am really excited and nervous... Does the 90 days fly by? Any suggestions to make the 90 days as beneficial as I can?

[dawalsh 919]

The liquid diet isn't as cumbersome as it sounds. I supplemented my Protein Shakes with tea, coffee, broth and Crystal Light. Also, sugar free hard candy when my mouth tasted funny.

[jcrown19 22]

I didn't have a 90 period.. I had done WW previously so not a long wait for me!