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First Post-Op Appointment Today - I get to go see my surgeon today.  YaY!!  I haven't posted in a while because there isn't much to update.  I feel amazing.  If it weren't for the incision marks on my belly I would...

Finally a Post-Op - Home from surgery as of yesterday.  I'm feeling pretty good.  I am doing all I can to aid in my recovery.  It took me eight hours to consume 4 oz of protein shake, but more importa...

Surgery Today - Surgery is scheduled for 10:15 this morning.  Wish me luck.  :)  

Surgery Tomorrow... Question? - So I was wondering if it is worth bringing my blow dryer to the hospital?  Do any of you post-oppers think I will be up to doing my hair?  I am one of those that tends to feel like...

Pro-op Appointment Complete - It all seems so real now.  I must admit I am a little freaked out.  I know I am in good hands.  I have an amazing medical team and an amazingly supportive family but I feel a littl...

Weight tracker? Please help - So I am usually pretty good with computer stuff but I cannot figure out how to add my weight tracker thing to the bottom of my posts like everyone else.  Can someone give me some i...

How many sleeps - So I know that my doctor said I would be in the hospital for three days.  My surgery is next Wednesday.  Does this mean I get to go home on Friday? or Saturday?  He said 3 days not...

Biotin - Does anyone take Biotin to protect their hair?

Liquid diet day 3 - So I am on day three of my liquid diet and have nine days until my surgery.  I must admit I am not hating it.  It took some experimenting though.  The protein power I have is uber ...

Only 4 days left to chew - I start my liquid pre-op on Saturday.  I may be a little naive but I am really looking forward to it.  I think because I know it puts me that much closer to the day of my surgery. ...

I can no longer use OH - The pop ups are causing problems with my computer so I wont be able to come here anymore.  It saddens me because I have learned so much but I guess I will have to look elsewhere.

Surgery Scheduled - Finally got a date for my surgery and it is November 19th.  Can't wait to start my new life.  Shakes/liquid pre-op diet starts on the 10th.  I am so ready to get it started.  :)  

more waiting??? - I have never waited so much in my life.  LOL....  Now that I am approved I have to wonder how long it takes to actually get a surgery date.  At least I am growing in patience 

The one thing that excites me is: - Believe it or not I cannot wait to comfortably cross my legs.  

Approved!! - Next step is to get my surgery date!!  I am a happy happy girl.  :)

Feeling lost - Just got a letter from my insurance company.  Seems the person in charge of submitting to the insurance company failed to submit all of my paper work.  There is literally everythin...

EGD - What is EGD?  I have seen that some are having to have it done before getting a scheduled date for surgery?

I have been submitted - My packet was finally submitted to my insurance.  I can hear my new life knocking at my door.  May I get my approval quickly and effortlessly.  

Waiting..... A testament to my patience. - The wait is excruciating.  I think I have read everything I can find on the RNY.  I am keeping up on everyone's post here so when it's time I can take all the wisdom of you fine fo...

Cleared by my Family doc - So, Friday my family doctor finally gave her approval for me to have the surgery.  My blood pressure was 120/87 much more to her liking  and mine.  Now all I have to do is wait for...

Could my blood pressure really prevent me from sur - Going to my family doctor today.  She is the missing link in having my paper work submitted to the insurance.  I called her and asked her if she was going to do it and she stated t...

At Peace - Yesterday was my last appointment before the submission to my insurance company.  I am surprisingly not nervous at all.  I feel at peace with whatever decision is made.  I don't kn...

weight loss before surgery - I am at a 40.2 BMI with no obesity issues.  My insurance requires at least a BMI of 40 to have the surgery or a BMI OF 35 with weight-related problems.  My question is if I lost we...