New to the website and the world of WLS

Hi everyone, I have my RNY schedule on May 8, 2009 with Dr. Enochs in Raleigh.  I'm so excited to be starting on this journey.  What should I do to prepare my house to be "WLS friendlyt"?  Any comments or help will be much appreciated!!!

Hi!  i cannot offer you any advise at this point, as i am awaiting approval from my insurance company at this point.  but i did want to welcome you to the board!  lots of great people and good advice here!
good luck to you!

Thanks Dee, what kind of insurance do you have?  Has it been a long process for you so far?

i have MedCost.  I new what my insurance companie's requirements were.  i started the 3mo diet and excercise in february, had my decision visit with the surgeon this week.  they are submitting my information to the insurance company this week.   i am told that MedCost will take about 2 weeks to render a decision....................by looking at most people's experience here on the board, most insurances respond quicker than that.
good luck!

I started things in February also.  My surgeon's office apparently moved things along very rapidly and BCBS approved me in two days!!

Welcome to the board to one and all... I see Dr. Chapman is your surgeon, Dee... You couldn't be in better hands... I was wondering if you will be at the support group get together on May 19th? We are having a Spring Fling happening... Wls friendly food, good fellowship and sharing and supporting each other... Hope to see you there...

Nelle

Hi Nelle,
What time is the meeting on the 19th?  i live an hour away, so if it is at night, it's a no-go.  i won't drive that far by myself at night.

It's usually starts at 6pm and lasts about an hour.. we will be meeting at the pond outside for the get together... If you want directions, let me know and I will try to get them to you...

Welcome to the site!  Good luck on your journey.  I had a very easy time of it I must say.  The hardest part for me was smelling food in the house.  Needless to say, after my first "fit", we stuck to soups that I could have as well.  My DH was very supportive and never complained.  I was on liquids only for first 3 weeks.  My liquids did not include jello, pudding, cottage cheese as some others do.  I was stuck to have 2 oz of liquid every 15 mins as long as I was awake.  I experimented with several different protein shakes before I found what I liked.  EAS Myoplex Original Chocolate Fudge that I get at BJ's Warehouse club.  I did stock up on lots of Celestial Seasoning teas.  Read the lables.  All are not caffeine free.  I did enjoy and still do my cup of coffee in the am.  I had switched to decaf before surgery so it was no big deal for me.  My life savor soup was potato soup.   I did have to go with room temp water...which I must say I can't tolerate now.  Water makes me nauseaus.  I drink decaf unsweetened tea almost all day long, unless I am at the gym.  If you have any questions, feel free to PM (private message) me.  You can do that by clicking on my avitar and sending the message.  Good Luck!.
Pam

Thanks Pam, I appreciate the tips.  The biggest thing for me will be to stop drinking Diet Coke.  I drink a lot of it!  Also, wanted to start cleaning out my pantry and start a shopping list for items to buy to have on hand for the first week or so after surgery!