March 2009 Surgery Date

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Melody L.
on 2/25/09 2:21 am - Keizer, OR

I've been following my diet for a few days, mine is like the poster above me, protein shakes and lean meat and veggies for 3 weeks prior to surgery and then liquid diet for 3 days prior to surgery. Only 5 days! That will be here before you know it!! I'm under 3 weeks now and am working a lot this week so I know this week will go by fast. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!

~Melody~ 5'6" Tall, 42 years old

Melody L.
on 2/25/09 2:18 am - Keizer, OR

RNY on 03/17/09

Topic: RE: Ok I have to get in here

Welcome to the board and congratulations on your upcoming surgery! My surgery is March 17th.

~Melody~ 5'6" Tall, 42 years old

Melody L.
on 2/25/09 2:17 am - Keizer, OR

RNY on 03/17/09

Topic: RE: anyone have to lose weight before surgery?

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery, I don't have to lose a certain amount before surgery, I am on a pre-op diet, for about 3 weeks prior to surgery and then a liquid diet for 3 days before surgery. I had to lose 5% of the my body weight to qualify for surgery in the first place and am required to maintain that loss until surgery. Good luck with your weight loss!

~Melody~ 5'6" Tall, 42 years old

LadyRed29
on 2/25/09 2:15 am - Princess Palace, NY

RNY on 03/30/09

Topic: RE: MaRcH 30 IS MY DaTe

I'm March 30 too!!

Melody L.
on 2/25/09 2:15 am - Keizer, OR

RNY on 03/17/09

Topic: RE: March 12th!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery, I don't have the same date, but seems there were a few other people with March 12th around here. Mine is March 17th.

~Melody~ 5'6" Tall, 42 years old

Janet L.
on 2/25/09 2:10 am - Jemez Springs, NM

VSG on 12/10/09

Topic: RE: Liquids and pre op

I started mine yesterday.... I have a 2 week diet. Protein shakes and 4 oz of lean protein and veggies.

CullenLover
on 2/25/09 1:20 am

RNY on 03/12/09

Topic: March 12th!

So my surgery is on March 12th... anyone have the same date who wants to be my buddy?

mwilson17
on 2/25/09 12:23 am - Oregon, OH

Topic: RE: anyone have to lose weight before surgery?

Good luck on your surgery and getting to the goal of 13 lbs.

I'm new to this site and looking for information. Can I ask you how long it took for you to get approved for the surgery and how many hoops you had to jump through. I haven't found a surgeon yet or called insurance. In 2007/2008 I was running through the hoops to have the lap band done and then I stopped b/c I thought I'd try to go on Weigh****chers. Well that worked for a moment but gained it PLUS after I stopped. I hit many walls while on WW's and that was very discouraging.

I'd love to hear about the steps you had to take.

Melinda

Jen T.
on 2/25/09 12:10 am - Marion, AR

Lap Band on 03/06/09

Topic: anyone have to lose weight before surgery?

Hi all you Marchers!

I found out a week ago that I'd have to lose 13lbs before my surgery. That's 3 weeks to lose 13lbs. I'm down 4 so far.

I started a liquid diet today (even though my surgeon just requires a 25g of fat per day diet) to try and make sure I get these 13lbs off. I've been told he'll cancel my surgery if I don't get the weight off.

I was wondering if anyone else is in the same boat. If so, how are you doing so far?

Best wishes to all!

JenJen
highest 400 (in 2007) ~ pre-op 334 ~ day of surgery 327 ~ current 295 ~ goal 200