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First, I never thought I would survive this pre op diet. After the first week, I lost 12lbs. Since, October 18, 2010 I have lost 22lbs. While that isn't a whole lot of weight and just by looking at me you can't tell it, but I can tell it physically. For the first time in 2 years I was able to walk further than to my car without my back hurting so bad that I was not able to feel my legs. I walked a mile yesterday. I enjoyed myself so much, that I am looking forward to the day that I can actually jog.

Tuesday is the big day I have been waiting for. I can't wait to get started on this new life.

I hope everyone has a good day!

Okay, when I started this journey in April, 2010, I provided my bariatrics coordinator everything that was requested. I proved my weight/bmi for the past 5 years, I saw my doctor for 7 months on a weight loss program, I have been through all the classes with the nutrionists, psychologist, fitness trainer, I am even following the liquid hell diet almost to a tee....when today I get in the mail a letter from BCBS...I am thinking great news...but instead I get Thank you...blah blah blah...but at this time we are unable to make a determination. Can someone please tell me wtheck this means????? They didn't even put in the letter what it would take to resolve it...Is this their "nice" way of saying I am not approved? Please any advice/comments you could give me is greatly appreciated!

Well, I started my liquid hell diet, yesterday. Amazingly, day one was fairly easy. I did however, dwell on food. I don't think I ever thought about food so much in one day. It is now 9:25 (CST) and I have not had anything to eat/drink this morning. I have started taking my chewable multivitamins and B12 (2500mcg)...I can't believe how much energy I have. I took the first 3 days of my diet off from work, in hopes that I can get all my issues with hunger worked out before I go back to work. Now, I am worried that I am going to have issues when I go back to work seeing all the food everyone is eating while I am having my chicken flavored meal replacement. Last night my son fixed him some weight watchers pizza...never in all my days have they ever smelled that good. But I maintained eating my protein bar. I am not a kool-aid drinker, never have been...but I have found that I really do like crystal light. That has become my new friend. I think that is what is helping me on this diet.

Today is my son's 22nd birthday...and every year he has to have me make him a big choc chip cookie. Of course, this year is no different. I have already baked the cookie and now just have to ice it. Funny thing is...I am not even tempted to taste it. Today, is going to be a good day!

Good luck to all of you that are going through your liquid hell and those that are having their surgery today!

Ok, so I just finished my 6 months diet plan with my dr. well, actually, 7 months. They didn't bother telling me that the first month you visit with your doctor and your last month have to be on the same date or after. In other words, I went April 28th to visit my dr to get started. I should have had my last visit on October 28 or after. But, I went October 22, 1 week too early. So, I had to go see my dr. 1 more time. He was mad! he thought it to be ludicrous, so he didn't even charge me for my last visit. I love Dr. Morris in Leeds, AL. So as of yesterday, I have gotten all my info to the bariatrics dr. and now waiting approval from insurance. They have assured me that I will be approved and are keeping my Nov. 30th date for surgery. In addition to the RNY, I am having a full hysterectomy...so I hope my date stays the same. I start my liquid hell diet on Monday...I can honestly say I am very nervous about it. I don't know if it is a good thing or bad thing that I am off of work the 1st 3 days of this diet, we shall see come Monday. I have grilled me some chicken tenderloins and lean beef patties to eat once a day. I am thinking I may need to eat it for lunch and just protien drinks and crystal light for the other meals. Keep your fingers crossed, and wish me luck...I am very excited about this new journey I am about to embark on!