Allison B.

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Funny NSV - Sitting in this kitchen chair reading everyone's posts on the forum and I can feel my butt bones digging into the chair and I don't have enough padding on my bum to get comfy again...

4 Days From Today - In just 4 short days I will be having my surgery.  Eek!  I am so excited yet incredibly nervous.  Wish me luck, guys!  :)

Birthday Liquids - So, today is my birthday and today is also my first day of the 2 week pre-operative liquids diet!  Wish me luck!  :)

Liquids tomorrow - Well, I'll be starting my 2 week liquid diet tomorrow and it's my birthday tomorrow!  Arg!  LOL.  Like it has been said before - the end prize is totally worth missing cake on my b...

SCHEDULED!!! - Saw the surgeon today for my final consult and we have scheduled single incision laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for either January 2, 2012 OR January 9, 2012.  The reason for two ...

My Date! - So, I saw teh surgeon today and he has scheduled me to be sleeved either January 2, 2012 OR January 9, 2012.  The reason for two dates is because he wasn't sure if the OR was sched...

Got My Date! - So, the earliest I can get in to be sleeved is eith January 2, 2012 OR January 9, 2012.  The reason for the two possible dates is because my surgeon wasn't sure if the OR is schedu...

Protein Shakes - What are y'all liking for protein shakes or supplements? Any you are completely sick of and want to get rid of? Any tips or hints?

Protein Shakes - What are y'all liking for protein shakes or supplements?  Any you are completely sick of and want to get rid of?  Any tips or hints?

Hoping To Get My Date! - This Thursday I have a bunch of appointments including my final consult with the surgeon and hopefully get my date and hopefully it is sometime before the New Year!  My surgeons of...

APPROVED!! - Found out today (even after receiving a letter stating "deferral of services pending further tests...") that I am approved! Scheduled my appointments with the trainer for 11/10 and...

APPROVED! - Found out today (even after receiving a letter stating "deferral of services pending further tests...") that I am approved! Scheduled my appointments with the trainer for 11/10 and...

APPROVED! - Found out today (even after receiving a letter stating "deferral of services pending further tests...") that I am approved!  Scheduled my appointments with the trainer for 11/10 an...

Update: 09/20/2011 - OK - as of today, I have had my NUT appointment and my psych eval and completed the requirement of 3 support groups.  I need 2 more NUT appointments and we can submit for insurance...

Psych Eval Date. - I just got off the phone with the psychiatrist's office and I have a date of September 1st for my psych eval!  I am so excited!  From what I have been hearing from the support grou...

115 weeks or 11.5? Just wondering... LOL

2 OT Topics - 1) I am attending my first support group meeting.  Any insight on what to expect? 2) I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get my picture small enough to upload it for a...

Why VSG? - I am contemplating RNY or VSG and I would just like to have everyone's opinion why they chose VSG?  I am about 85/15 for VSG because I have asthma and while losing weight will help...

Update 08/01/2011 - As of today, I have had my consultation with Dr. Trieu (the surgeon I will see) and I am absolutely in love with him.  I love his demeanor and the way he explained everything to me...