Kami63 215 Posted September 30, 2007 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!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendell Edwards 73 Posted September 30, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kami63 215 Posted October 1, 2007 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: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kami63 215 Posted October 1, 2007 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndioGirl55 32 Posted October 1, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kami63 215 Posted October 3, 2007 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: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndioGirl55 32 Posted October 3, 2007 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sipgel.biz 0 Posted October 3, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted October 3, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sipgel.biz 0 Posted October 4, 2007 I am sure you will enjoy it .We did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kami63 215 Posted October 4, 2007 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!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites