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  1. cook5030

    72 hour countdown

    It is coming fast. I can do this. I have prepared for this over the last 9 years. A new beginning is just around the corner and I am ready.
  2. cook5030

    Here we go!!!

    congrats on the arrival of your surgery day. Thoughts and prayers are with you. I am on the 72 hour countdown to mine:) I will be watching for post op posts. Good luck and have a speedy recovery.
  3. cook5030

    doing the pre op diet

    All cleared for surgery on Friday. 2 more days of solids and protein shakes then 1 day of clear liquids. Then a new beginning. I am down a total of 10 pounds since 11/30. Good luck to every one else with upcoming surgeries.
  4. cook5030

    doing the pre op diet

    Last visit with primary care physician tomorrow for the go ahead on Friday:) Excited and getting a little more nervous....I will post again tomorrow after appt.
  5. cook5030

    doing the pre op diet

    congratulations Carol! It's good that you have a support group that you meet with. It is coming up fast. Good luck to you and remember to come back and let us know how you are doing.
  6. cook5030

    you are very welcome for the support. We all need someone who is going through the same thing...

    you are very welcome for the support. We all need someone who is going through the same thing to help us along. 8 more days:)
  7. cook5030

    doing the pre op diet

    Hi sunshine, we will have to keep posting as to our status. I have 8 days left till surgery:) It is going by fast! Super excited.... Good luck to you and let us know how you are doing.
  8. cook5030

    Help! I'm starving!!!

    Hi Becca, I to am on the pre-op diet. My surgery is Dec 14th. I am allowed to eat small meals but have to drink 3 protein shakes a day. I get a little hungry but not to bad. I would definately talk with your nutritionalist and see if there is anything else you could have. Best of luck to...
  9. cook5030

    preparing for my surgery on Dec 13th 2012

    congrats on your upcoming surgery. I to am having surgery on the 14th of Dec. You will do fine. We can do this together:)
  10. cook5030

    congrats to you:) My surgery is also scheduled Dec 14th! We can do this.... Have you started...

    congrats to you:) My surgery is also scheduled Dec 14th! We can do this.... Have you started your pre op diet?
  11. cook5030

    welcome chicklet. good luck on your surgery. I have 11 days before surgery.

    welcome chicklet. good luck on your surgery. I have 11 days before surgery.
  12. cook5030

    doing the pre op diet

    Surgery is 11 days away. I am getting excited and nervous. I am doing the pre-op diet and it is going ok so far. Started it last Friday. Had pre-op appt today. That went well. Down 8#'s from last visit. On my way
  13. cook5030

    Still no date...

    started my preop diet today. not to bad, but it is only day 1. I am sure I will do fine.
  14. cook5030

    Still no date...

    Yay, I got my date! Dec 14th. Two weeks and counting. Roller coaster of emotions going on. Start pre-op diet tomorrow.
  15. cook5030

    Still no date...

    Just finished up with pcp today:) Hopefully it won't be long now before I get a date!! Congrats to all of you with upcoming surgeries. I hope to have mine before the end of the year. I will post again as soon as I know.
  16. cook5030

    Now I have my date AND insurance approval

    Congrats on you surgery date:) I just finished my last visit with my pcp today. I hope it doesn't take long for me to get my date. Any one know about how long for bcbs of MI takes?
  17. cook5030

    Still no date...

    thank you all for your support and words of encouragement. I can't wait. I could use a few more articles of clothing for the winter months but I know surgery should be right around the corner and I don't want to waste the money if I am only going to be able to wear them for a short time. I...
  18. cook5030

    Still no date...

    anyone know how I put a weight loss ticker on my page?
  19. cook5030

    Still no date...

    I have my last visit with my pcp on Nov 20th. Finally! Then all information will be sent to ins. Hopefully, I will be having my surgery before the first of the year. I am getting excited and nervous at the same time. I think I will be a little more at ease when I get my surgery date. I...
  20. cook5030

    How much longer?

    Does anyone else have BC/BS of MI? If so, how long did it take for approval process after all visits were done?
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