So, I have been trying to stay on top of keeping everyone updated as to what is going on, but I still am not doing as well as I would like to. Sorry, I will get better!
I am impatiently waiting for my approval from my insurance company. They innitially denied me….but when questioning why they did that, their reasoning was because they didn’t have two physicians recommending the procedure. That is odd, because my PCP sent me to a surgeon, whom both said that they recommend the procedure….oops, they did get it, now I have to wait up to 30 days for them to correct their mistake. Ugghh!! I am not a very patient person when it comes to others doing what they are supposed to be doing in the first place. My insurance lady through my surgeons office has just reassured me to please be patient, it will come.
So, my date was set for August 29th, which would have meant that I was supposed to start my 2 week liquid diet on the 15th. Well, since I have no idea when the approval will come, and the surgeon assured me that as soon as they got my letter they would go ahead and set my date, I decided to go ahead with my 2 week liquid diet…keeping the positive thoughts that my date will still be August 29th. That way, when the insurance company quits toying with my emotions, I will be ready!
When we first see the surgeon and nutritionist they put us on a modified diet, which includes protein shakes and fruit for breakfast; 3-4 ounces of lean meat, veggies, and half a cup of good carbs for both lunch and dinner. I have been doing that pretty consistently now for a couple months. Then over the last few weeks, I have been modifying that and doing two shakes and one meal a day, in hopes that switching to all liquids won’t be too hard of a transition. Sooooooo…..I have done 52 hours of liquids, and it isn’t that bad. I don’t really care for broth, and since I am adding that to my diet twice a day, it really is something that I am going to have to get used to. So far I am not really hungry, although I am already tired of sweet shakes. Who knew that I would ever say that.
I will however say that this is no cake walk…..mmm, cake….
I am hungry 
This to shall pass. I have noticed that when my sister in law and my cousin both had surgery done like this they found that sweet things that are really rich where to much. My sister in law was addicted to mocha frappes from McDonalds. Now the taste of them make her sick. This could be why the sweet shakes are becoming unappetizing. Anyhow I know you can do this, you are strong and amazing. love you!