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Hi all you wonderful people! I am so excited because I got a call today from the insurance to tell me I'm approved. I would have been really surprised if they had rejected my request because their requirements are pretty straight forward and I fulfill all of them. Anyway, my surgeon's office is ready to fit me in on February 4th or 5th. They weren't sure today which.

I'm so excited and nervous all at the same time. I hope I don't die. That would really suck. Other than that, I'm just really excited to get this journey started.

I live in rural Kansas and I'm having surgery in Denver, Colorado with Dr. Dave Melniczek. I'm a daycare provider and have three kiddos of my own. I look forward to getting to know more of you.

Melissa

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Thanks for the warm welcomes. I found out that it's looking more likely that my date will be February 8th instead of the 4th or 5th. That's too bad because my hubby won't be able to get as much time off of work during that time, but oh well, it's still soon. I'm trying to figure out what to do for my Clear Liquids and getting my Protein in. I'm leaning toward ordering Unjury. It's pretty pricey, but I need to get through the first days and week of liquids without going crazy. From what I understand protein is going to be key to help me not feel so weak.

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Man I know what you mean about your husband not having any time off. My husband was in a job related accident a few months ago and had to miss alot of work. So I don't want him to miss anymore. I know he will want to be with me but my mom can be there. I am also leaning to ording from Unjury. I don't want to end up with something I wont use so I am going to order samples first....

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Hi I'm Peabody. my surgery is on 2-6-8 dr charles morton in nashville,

can you tell i'm a little excited.

pre op diet is going fairly well, although sometimes i just want to want to bite off my left arm and eat it!!

:rolleyes2:

in 6 days i have lost 9 lbs

hang in there guys we're gonna get healthy

peabody

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Hi Melissa..

You've come to the right place!! All of us Victorious Valentines are in the same boat as you!! Congrats on getting approved and getting your date. Feb 8th is next week!! Definitely find some Protein powders or shakes that suit you!! I've been doing my pre-op diet with Atkins shakes and a small low carb meal. Lost 7 lbs so far. I'm going to get some unflavored Protein (maybe Isopure from GNC) just because my doc requires me to get in 60-80 grams of protein a day post op!! This site is definitely the place to find out all the "tricks of the trade" PLUS we've got each other here for support. Glad you're a Double V (Victorious Valentine)!!

Amy

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