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The process was longer than I expected (started everything in November) but I am so happy now to finally have a date to look forward to. My surgeon is typically booked out for 6-8 weeks and is going on vacation for a good chunk of September. So, I'm glad I squeaked in.

I have a 10 day pre-op diet that actually isn't too bad - one meal with no carbs then Protein shakes for 2 meals. It'll start right after my hubby's bday, so that works out perfectly. We may even roll our anniversary into the celebration because I'll be 2 weeks post-op for that.

September 5th is a Wednesday, I'll be in the hospital probably until Saturday morning (or at least until Friday night). I plan to take that next Monday - Wednesday off from work then my manager is letting me work from home for a week (so Thursday - Wednesday). That might actually work out as I'll be back for 2 days then have another weekend to rest.

Anyone want to be buddies?

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I just got my surgery date for September 5th as well. The office is closed that Monday for Labor Day so ill work Tuesday and my manager will need to do without me (i am a supervisor) for the next week and a half..lol

I wish my preop diet was that easy!! I am only allowed Protein shakes and sugar free popcicle's...maybe broth. I will find out on August 2nd when i go to the eating class put on by the NUT. Now that i have a date it seems more real...its been 6 months in the making but 8 since i started looking into and researching.

Best of Luck!

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I just got my surgery date for September 5th as well. The office is closed that Monday for Labor Day so ill work Tuesday and my manager will need to do without me (i am a supervisor) for the next week and a half..lol

I wish my preop diet was that easy!! I am only allowed Protein shakes and sugar free popcicle's...maybe broth. I will find out on August 2nd when i go to the eating class put on by the NUT. Now that i have a date it seems more real...its been 6 months in the making but 8 since i started looking into and researching.

Best of Luck!

It definitely seems more real! Good luck to you!!!

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I was just approved and have a surgery date of September 4th. I'm in San Diego. Insurance is Anthem BCBS. I'll have a 3 week liquid diet that I'm very nervous about. The process has been very efficient. I had my first surgeon consult July 27th. I met with the nutritionist, psychologist, and internist the same day. Now I just need to control my obsessive tendencies for awhile longer.

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Hey girl. I would love to be buddies lol. Are you on Facebook? If so find me. Lisa Mccroskey-zigri

I am on Facebook but probably won't share a ton there. FB is a place for my randomness. LOL

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I was just approved and have a surgery date of September 4th. I'm in San Diego. Insurance is Anthem BCBS. I'll have a 3 week liquid diet that I'm very nervous about. The process has been very efficient. I had my first surgeon consult July 27th. I met with the nutritionist' date=' psychologist, and internist the same day. Now I just need to control my obsessive tendencies for awhile longer.[/quote']

Hi Savarra! I am also having my surgery in San Diego. I'm scheduled for September 11th at UCSD with Dr. Horgan. My pre-op diet is a 4 week liquid diet. I'm really impressed how fast everything is moving along. I finished all of my testing and jut have the NUT and pre-op history appointments left. I am also very nervous about my diet! I tried it for a day and it was difficult, but not impossible. I'll be traveling to visit family during the liquid diet and I think that will make things more difficult.

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Hi! I'm also at UCSD with Dr. Jacobsen. I start my liquid diet August 14th. If I'm doing a 3 week diet and you're doing a 4 week, we're probably starting almost the same time. I have the sample diet and I think you're right. It's difficult but not impossible. Unfortunately I have my birthday, my husband's birthday, and my daughter's birthday all during that 3 weeks. Fun.

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Hi Savarra! I am also having my surgery in San Diego. I'm scheduled for September 11th at UCSD with Dr. Horgan. My pre-op diet is a 4 week liquid diet. I'm really impressed how fast everything is moving along. I finished all of my testing and jut have the NUT and pre-op history appointments left. I am also very nervous about my diet! I tried it for a day and it was difficult' date=' but not impossible. I'll be traveling to visit family during the liquid diet and I think that will make things more difficult.[/quote']

Hi! I'm also at UCSD with Dr. Jacobsen. I start my liquid diet August 14th. If I'm doing a 3 week diet and you're doing a 4 week' date=' we're probably starting almost the same time. I have the sample diet and I think you're right. It's difficult but not impossible. Unfortunately I have my birthday, my husband's birthday, and my daughter's birthday all during that 3 weeks. Fun.[/quote']

Hi, ForMyGirls and Savarra!

I too will be sleeved at UCSD in September. In fact, Savarra and I have the same date! Maybe I'll see you there??

I start the liquid diet tomorrow as well. Hard to believe I will only be consuming liquids for the next 3+ weeks!

Best wishes to you both!

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