I made it through my first week of my 6 week Optifast diet. It is easier than I thought. Once you get into the routine, it falls into place. I was surprised that I was…
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the countdown begins today
Today I start my weight loss countdown. I have to chose a point in time from which to base my goals. Today seemed logical. It is the first day of my 6 week pre-op liquid…
My diet of self-denial
Tomorrow morning I start my 6 week pre-op liquid diet. It is sort of my own private Lent. I will be abstaining from the sinful pleasures of delicious and appealing food for the next 42…
my fat meal
On Tuesday I start on a pre-surgery Optifast liquid diet for 6 weeks. I decided I wanted to say good –bye to my bad eating habits with a “last fat dinner”. LOL. I gave it…
Finally scheduled
Today I got scheduled for my lapband surgery. It will be on July 16. It seems so far away. I am sure it will be here before I know it. I did have an unexpected…
It’s in Aetna’s hands
Today my surgeon submitted the paperwork and documentation for my lap band surgery to Aetna for approval. According to the surgeon’s experience with Aetna, approval or denial typically occurs in 7-10 days. May 15 is…
3 months almost down and entering the next phase
I figured that it was time for an update on my lap band surgery timeline. I am on my lat week of the physician supervised diet and exercise program. It’s hard to believe that three…