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Just got approval from my insurance...starting to get extremely nervous, starting to get really excited. haven't been as extremely strict on the low carb diet as i should have been so now I am going on a crash diet, of two Protein Shakes a day and a light lunch..I can't wait for surgery!!

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Hang in there Brandon, you're almost there. Just keep remembering how you feel now, and how you hope to feel after surgery. Good luck!

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Awesome news! So do you have Aetna Ins. by any chance? I am waiting now for an answer from my Ins Co.

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Good news. Good luck on your surgery. Here are some suggestions:

Take an unflattering before photograph of yourself. Later when the weight is off, take an after photo. You and everyone you show it to will be astonished.

Thirty minutes of walking everyday. This will help the recovery process immensely.

If you drink caffeinated drinks, cut that out now. I gave up my 6 Coke a day habit cold-turkey. I suffered through a week of withdrawal syndrome (very bad headaches). It is better to get that over with now, than compound it with the effects of surgery.

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Awesome news! So do you have Aetna Ins. by any chance? I am waiting now for an answer from my Ins Co.

no, i have medicaid

Good news. Good luck on your surgery. Here are some suggestions:

Take an unflattering before photograph of yourself. Later when the weight is off, take an after photo. You and everyone you show it to will be astonished.

Thirty minutes of walking everyday. This will help the recovery process immensely.

If you drink caffeinated drinks, cut that out now. I gave up my 6 Coke a day habit cold-turkey. I suffered through a week of withdrawal syndrome (very bad headaches). It is better to get that over with now, than compound it with the effects of surgery.

Thanks for the awesome advice!

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