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Thank you all for your support, I couldn't be happier and more scared about the journey I am about to go on. After the initial happiness wore off, I got really frightened about all the stuff I know I am going to go through. But I know it will all be worth it in the end, so I will definitely not turn back now!!!

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Thank you all for your support, I couldn't be happier and more scared about the journey I am about to go on. After the initial happiness wore off, I got really frightened about all the stuff I know I am going to go through. But I know it will all be worth it in the end, so I will definitely not turn back now!!!

Remember that the difference between fear and excitement is perspective. ;)

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I guess that is right, I never thought about it that way. My real date did turn out to be the 17th of October. It seems so close. I have started shopping for things I will need after surgery. I am still a little freaked out by the liquid and mushie phases, but I will manage. I know I can do this and I am definitely ready. By the way, does anyone know where I can find liquid tylenopl that isnt a cold remedy?:help:

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I am just starting my journey to weight loss. I was notified that my insurance company wants me to do a few things before they okay the surgery. 1) I have to take a 3 hour psych eval. 2) I have to meet with a psychiatrist and then the surgery team. 3) I have to send them all of my weight loss attempts documentation. That is where the problem comes in most of my weight loss attempts were ones that I did on my own (ie Atkins Diet, Southbeach Diet, Zone diet, etc.) I am not sure what to send them for documentation on these. Does anyone have any suggestions as I don't want to mess things up with my insurance company?;)

I didnt have any documentation either, so my insurance made me do a 3 month supervised weightloss plan. It wasnt so bad after I got over the initial shock of being denied. Good Luck!

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I guess that is right, I never thought about it that way. My real date did turn out to be the 17th of October. It seems so close. I have started shopping for things I will need after surgery. I am still a little freaked out by the liquid and mushie phases, but I will manage. I know I can do this and I am definitely ready. By the way, does anyone know where I can find liquid tylenopl that isnt a cold remedy?:help:

I don't know where you are from so don't know if you have a Ralph's in your area - that's where i found mine - Target doesn't carry it.. But, I think you can google it and order it on line....

Good Lucky - the 17th is a good day - it was the day I was banded too.

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Thanks! I feel good about the 17th. Everything kind of fell into place so it feels right. Thanks for the info on Tylenol. I went looking today and didnt find any. I will keep looking. Meanwhile I am back into the stage where I just want the surgery right now. It will come faster than I think though. Just waiting now!! I will start my preop diet very soon! :whoo:

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Thanks! I feel good about the 17th. Everything kind of fell into place so it feels right. Thanks for the info on Tylenol. I went looking today and didnt find any. I will keep looking. Meanwhile I am back into the stage where I just want the surgery right now. It will come faster than I think though. Just waiting now!! I will start my preop diet very soon! :whoo:

Good Luck Melissa

(this is my DIL name too - are you a nurse by chance?)

The nerves are natural - I only had 7 days prepop diet and during that I had to have my colonospcoy (sp) so I had 1 day 7/12 Clear liquids only and then 7/16 clear only too - but the only time i don't eat is when i am nervouse like the day before surgery - so it wasn't too bad - I am a night time eater so that was the hardest for me.

If you have any questions... Just ask - someone will always answer..

xoxox

J

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I hope everything goes as planned for you. Be sure and follow the important diet set forth before and after the procedure. You might want to grab this book

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Recipes-Life-After-Weight-Loss-Surgery/dp/1592332269/ref=sr_1_1/105-7188793-4066866?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1191436432&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery: Delicious Dishes for Nourishing the New You (Healthy Living Cookbooks): Books: Margaret Furtado,Lynette Schultz[/ame]

It is important your body get's what it needs. Proteins, Vitamins, minerals is a must.

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I hope everything goes as planned for you. Be sure and follow the important diet set forth before and after the procedure. You might want to grab this book

Amazon.com: recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery: Delicious Dishes for Nourishing the New You (Healthy Living Cookbooks): Books: Margaret Furtado,Lynette Schultz

It is important your body get's what it needs. Proteins, Vitamins, minerals is a must.

Wow, thanks for that! I ordered myself one, and another suggested book by Amazon re: WLS.

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Good Luck Melissa

(this is my DIL name too - are you a nurse by chance?)

The nerves are natural - I only had 7 days prepop diet and during that I had to have my colonospcoy (sp) so I had 1 day 7/12 Clear Liquids only and then 7/16 clear only too - but the only time i don't eat is when i am nervouse like the day before surgery - so it wasn't too bad - I am a night time eater so that was the hardest for me.

If you have any questions... Just ask - someone will always answer..

xoxox

J

No, I am not a nurse, but maybe I will be someday. I was about to enter nursing school when I threw my back out. I am heavy and it caused my back to not heal well. I still have trouble with it, but I am hoping that when I lose weight I can strenghten my back and go for my dream!

(sorry about the unrelated tangent) LOL.

Spiegl.biz:

Thanks for the book referral. I will check it out!!

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