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Pre op, 2 weeks out. 4/14/16



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Okay guys, today was my pre op appointment with my surgeon. On Wednesday of next week, I have a pre op appointment with the anesthesiologist at the hospital. The following Thursday (April 14) is my surgery day.

Up until today, my family has seemed extremely concerned and critical about my decision to have VSG. However, I took them both (my parents) along with me to my appointment today so they could ask my surgeon any questions they have. They now seem to be excited for me.

I am started my liquid diet on Monday. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Keep in mind that, if I lose anymore than 12 lbs during the liquid diet, I no longer qualify for the surgery. (My current BMI is 36)

Does anyone else have a surgery date of 4/14? I need a surgery buddy!

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I'm in the pre-approval stage myself. Just wanted to wish you luck with your surgery, recovery, and subsequent awesome loss! Are you sure about losing more than a certain amount? Did the surgeon actually tell you that, or his office/insurance rep? Usually once you're approved (and I thought they really just look at your starting weight before approval) then there's no issue, as long as you don't gain.

Anyway, good luck!

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Thank you, and good luck to you as well! The staff at the weight loss center told me about not getting below a certain weight. At my preop appointment last week I mentioned something to him about not getting below a certain weight for insurance purposes. He just kinda nodded along and kept going. I don't think I will have any issues getting below that weight, but I have my fingers crossed. 9 more days to go before surgery!

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