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Hi everyone! I just got approved today! I'm scheduled for surgery 7/13! I'm in Atlanta and surgery is with Dr. Macik!

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I'm July 11 in Boca Raton with Dr. Shillingford!

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July 4th Mexico

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July 5th here! Getting excited

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I love Dr. Macik. The best doctor! I am about 11 weeks out. Doing great! Best of luck.

Laura, my names Laura also! Any insight on the pre-surgery diet? All Tifany told me so far was no carb two weeks prior

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I'm July 11 in Boca Raton with Dr. Shillingford!

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He did my surgery last August, and I'm down 108 pounds, only 7 pounds from goal! Smooth recovery, no problems at all. His post op diet is very progressive, much different than most you'll see posted here. That scared me a bit, but I followed it and never had any nausea, vomiting or pain. I had cottage cheese the day I left the hospital. I think it makes the post op process less miserable :)

Good luck to you!

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Wondering if you all are private pay or insurance? I have Aetna and wondering if anyone else on this thread has Aetna and what requirements you had to meet. Thanks and best wishes to all!

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