June surgery

[AmysShrinking 70]

What a great group of posts and people! Thank you Lemm61 for letting me know about this feed! I'm scheduled for June 3 with pre-op appt this Thursday, May 19th! Will do liquid diet from then until surgery. Starting to seem real.

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[foxhound1214 15]

I'm scheduled for 6/21. I'm from NY. Everything was just sent to insurance for approval so I should know if I'm approved in a week or so. My goal is to lose 85lbs.

[cb11 18]

I hope all of you in the beginning of June keep us posted on how it is going and any tips as you go. I am the very end of June as long as insurance gives me the green light at the end of May. I cannot seem to find Protein Drinks in the store. My GNC is very small. I have been using Sprouts whey Protein Powder and it is pretty good.

[JenniferPenelope 23]

My rny is on June 6th and I started my Optifast Protein Shake pre-op diet today. Adding some sugar free Peanut Butter Syrup helped get it down... I think I will try a variation on a hazelnut latté next.

[Shaunie 123]

I use the fusion (strawberry shortcake) the recommend adding some fruit to it. It's pretty good! Not on my 2 week liquid pre op diet just yet so maybe I might have to illuminate the fruit. Not sure :-(

[Shaunie 123]

@@waterwoman, did you have a hard time with insurance approval? I had my band removed in September. Started the bypass process in January. Getting close to submitting to insurance next week or so. Hoping there's no delays :'(

[AmysShrinking 70]

I'm scheduled for 6/21. I'm from NY. Everything was just sent to insurance for approval so I should know if I'm approved in a week or so. My goal is to lose 85lbs.

I am so glad you posted this. My goal weight is about the same and my BMI is 39 and I keep thinking that maybe I should keep trying to lose weight on my own, but then I realize that I've been this overweight for a long time and I haven't been successful yet! What a roller coaster!

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[waterwoman 179]

@@Shaunie - My insurance took about 2 weeks to respond and they initially covered the bypass, but denied coverage for the band removal. My surgeon's office contacted them immediately and within 1 week they reversed their decision and covered the band removal as well. Basically, the person reviewing the claim made a mistake and they corrected it. Good look with your insurance approval and setting a date for surgery.

[Shaunie 123]

I didn't have a problem with them covering the bamd removal because it was an emergency not because I was choosing to remove it. Thank you, hoping this is a smooth process :-)

[Anilyn 22]

Mine is June 2. I don't really have many fears. I am trying to get stuff in order just in case I die but that's more concern about the people I leave behind.

I am worried about the emotional part after. As it is I struggle with depression and anxiety that is currently well managed. I keep telling myself that is a small part of the bigger picture.

[AmysShrinking 70]

Mine is June 2. I don't really have many fears. I am trying to get stuff in order just in case I die but that's more concern about the people I leave behind.

I am worried about the emotional part after. As it is I struggle with depression and anxiety that is currently well managed. I keep telling myself that is a small part of the bigger picture.

I too struggle with depression and take meds. Currently it is managed and has been for a while. Now that surgery is close I'm worried about keeping up with the meds after surgery. I have schedule some appointments to talk to my counselor during this process just in case. He is so great! He said I can cancel if I don't need to talk. I have schedule appointments 2 weeks post op, 1 month post op and 6 weeks post op. At least the time is set aside for me if I need it.

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[AmysShrinking 70]

Okay I'm scheduled for Friday, June 3rd. My pre op appointment is this Thursday, May 19th and I will get my pre op diet regimen etc. Then on Monday, May 23 I will have blood test etc. to make sure all is well. Then wait for the day! How is everyone else's schedule looking.

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[mrsg-boat 13]

My RNY is June 14th, 3 days after my birthday! I'll be on my pre-op diet then but I've been following a similar diet for the past month so it's not such a shock. I can Celebrate next birthday when I'm healthier! I'm freaking out about getting my Protein and Water in post op. But I'm a bit of a planner so the unknown scares me. Nothing else is phasing me. I'm so excited !!

[MsB7 64]

Hello everyone

I started in Jan and now I have completed all of my requirements. I meet with the surgeon on 6/7 . At this appt he will give me a date. I hope it's in June. I'm nervous, I'm excited I feel like I'm all over the place. I am afraid of my hair falling out, not getting enough Protein and liquids. I just need reassurance and someone to hold my hand. I want to get protein drinks now while I'm still up and in the mood because I don't think I will be able to after surgery. I'm in Rochester by the way if anyone wants to be my buddy.

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[foxhound1214 15]

My RNY is June 14th, 3 days after my birthday! I'll be on my pre-op diet then but I've been following a similar diet for the past month so it's not such a shock. I can Celebrate next birthday when I'm healthier! I'm freaking out about getting my Protein and Water in post op. But I'm a bit of a planner so the unknown scares me. Nothing else is phasing me. I'm so excited !!

Omg, me too! I'm such a preparer and am searching everything to prepare myself as much as possible. I'm trying to implement eating and drinking habits (small bites, chew well, don't drink at meal time) now but it's not going as well as planned. (Sigh)

Hello everyone

I started in Jan and now I have completed all of my requirements. I meet with the surgeon on 6/7 . At this appt he will give me a date. I hope it's in June. I'm nervous, I'm excited I feel like I'm all over the place. I am afraid of my hair falling out, not getting enough protein and liquids. I just need reassurance and someone to hold my hand. I want to get protein drinks now while I'm still up and in the mood because I don't think I will be able to after surgery. I'm in Rochester by the way if anyone wants to be my buddy.

Rochester NY?