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I've been approved by my insurance (PEIA) to have lap band surgery. My surgery has been scheduled for January 10th. What do I do now/first? Scared.....excited...!!! :rolleyes:

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First thing: Follow your Dr.s instructions.

Second thing: See first thing.

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Be excited!!! Do you have a pre-op diet? Good Luck!!!

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Thanks Terry. I have my pre-op meeting on 12/23 and I have to do a 10 day Protein pre-op diet....which is making me VERY nervous...does anyone have any suggestions as to what the best tasting/favorite Protein Drink out there might be...one that preferably makes you feel full longer...?

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Congratulations on your approval!! Best of luck with your surgery :)

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Not yet...I go on the 23rd to learn all about that fun part...lol..I do know it's 10 days and it's some kind of Protein drink...

Be excited!!! Do you have a pre-op diet? Good Luck!!!

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Visalus - you have to order it online but let me tell you its the best EVER! lowest sugar, carb, high Protein, Fiber, great taste NO after yuck. Let me know if you want my link to order it. $99.00 for 1 months supply - money back guarantee if you don't like it. Karen - I drink it daily, as does my husband and our diabetic daughter who swears by it for being the most "filling" - keeps her sugar in-check too!

Thanks Terry. I have my pre-op meeting on 12/23 and I have to do a 10 day Protein pre-op diet....which is making me VERY nervous...does anyone have any suggestions as to what the best tasting/favorite Protein Drink out there might be...one that preferably makes you feel full longer...?

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I used Premier Protein it's 30 grams of Protein and low in sugar. You can pretty much find them everywhere now. They are not expensive and do not leave a nasty after taste.

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Congratulations! What a great way to start 2014!

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I've been approved by my insurance (PEIA) to have lap band surgery. My surgery has been scheduled for January 10th. What do I do now/first? Scared.....excited...!!! :rolleyes:

Yay!

Just follow the instructions given to you, relax and enjoy the ride. It may feel like a long time to go... It will go fast! That last month before my surgery flew! :D

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What all do you go through with doctors and insurance to get approved for the lap band inn in the first stages I want to know what I'm in for!

All the Insurance Co are different. Your doctor will check your health.

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Can you drink soda after you get it done?

Not at first... Some surgeons say never. Give it time.

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Way to go! New year, new you!Congats!

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      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
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      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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