smiller1982 26 Posted August 25, 2012 I'm at the point where everything depends upon my insurance. I'm so nervous and excited. I've already started my pre-op diet and am feeling great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulB 346 Posted August 25, 2012 That's the part that sucks the most. Not like they can't call you and say something. Good luck I'm sure everything will be just fine Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiller1982 26 Posted August 25, 2012 I was a 6th of a pound to light a couple years ago, I'm just hoping they aren't to picky. My surgeon says not to worry he'll fight it if the buck it. Still has my stomach in knots though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kisersassy 369 Posted August 25, 2012 How much weight loss is likely on a one week pre op liquid diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiller1982 26 Posted August 25, 2012 My surgeon put me on a pre-op diet w/ no bread, milk, sugar or fruit. Very high Protein. So I'm basically eating turkey/chicken/veggies/salad. So far I've lost 5 this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kisersassy 369 Posted August 26, 2012 Oh nice!! My pre op diet which is months away yet will be liquids only for a week before surgery. My doctor wants me to lose at least 5 lbs before my September 24 appointment and 3-4 lbs after that in October. This last appointment I had gained 7 lbs which I keep beating myself up over. I keep thinking I should have waited to quit smoking sigh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoccerMomma73 1,867 Posted August 26, 2012 Oh nice!! My pre op diet which is months away yet will be liquids only for a week before surgery. My doctor wants me to lose at least 5 lbs before my September 24 appointment and 3-4 lbs after that in October. This last appointment I had gained 7 lbs which I keep beating myself up over. I keep thinking I should have waited to quit smoking sigh... My first week on the liquid diet I lost like 10 pounds, most of it Fluid. I've discovered when I eaten"normal" I get way too much sodium (I don't add salt, there's just so much in everything!) but when I'm on the shakes I get very little sodium and all my excess Fluid goes down the drain. The first 3 days I was constantly running to the restroom to pee, my coworkers were highly amused. (they're twisted sick type people, gotta love em) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiller1982 26 Posted August 28, 2012 Just got word, I insurance approved!!! 2 berniec and Misty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiller1982 26 Posted August 28, 2012 Apparently I'm to excited to proofread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kisersassy 369 Posted August 28, 2012 Congrats!! So when do you get a surgery date? Do you have to do a pre op liquid diet? I seen where you said that the doc put you on a pre op diet was that before approval? Sorry for all the questions. Cause I am hoping he puts me on mine when I go for my final appointment October 23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiller1982 26 Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats!! So when do you get a surgery date? Do you have to do a pre op liquid diet? I seen where you said that the doc put you on a pre op diet was that before approval? Sorry for all the questions. Cause I am hoping he puts me on mine when I go for my final appointment October 23 Thank you! Actually got my surgery date this afternoon, October 1st. I meet the dietician on September 18th and start my official pre-op diet. Same diet he put me on 8/21, very very low carb and high Protein. I just got approval from the insurance company today. Some doctors put patients on a liquid pre-op but I guess mine isn't one of them, thank you Jesus! I was hoping for an earlier surgery date but it works out better this way. He's getting married the end of September and I've got people scheduled off for vacation at work. Eeeeek, so excited! 1 Uniqueladybug reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiller1982 26 Posted August 30, 2012 Eeeek, got my arrival time for surgery today. It's getting real!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kisersassy 369 Posted August 30, 2012 That is wonderful news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites