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  1. I am from Maine

    By Wavin2Ya,
    • 9 replies
    • 8,541 views

  2. RED color in clears M.D. said NO

    By fatticus ratticus,   
    • 4 replies
    • 8,504 views

  3. Getting Sleeved 1-29-13

    By xveronerox,
    • 160 replies
    • 8,498 views

  4. ...just got real!

    By prettyCali916,
    • 125 replies
    • 8,472 views

  5. Check in: Week of Nov 17th Sleevers!

    By MS_Science_Sleever,
    • 130 replies
    • 8,452 views

  6. Pre op liquid diet bad headache.

    By neesh,
    • 22 replies
    • 8,431 views

  7. Disappointed doesn't even begin to describe what I currently feel...

    By sassyfrass23,
    • 122 replies
    • 8,423 views

  8. 4 days into pre op diet and feeling weak...

    By WeightStruggle,
    • 33 replies
    • 8,423 views

  9. acrylic nails?

    By xxm4ndaaxx,
    • 18 replies
    • 8,411 views

  10. Rheumatoid Arthritis & Lap Band Surgery

    By hudson52,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,392 views

  11. Seasoning and spices on preop?

    By Erin414,
    • 4 replies
    • 8,329 views

  12. Kaiser NorCal - Sacramento

    By califmomto4,   
    • 12 replies
    • 8,329 views

  13. My doctor says that gastric banding is a waste of time.

    By tljohan,   
    • 64 replies
    • 8,315 views

  14. Out Of Pocket Costs

    By Iamreallydoingthis,
    • 19 replies
    • 8,312 views

  15. Beef Jerky anyone?

    By hopeliveshere,
    • 44 replies
    • 8,307 views

  16. 450 pounds, 23 y old, TERRIFIED!

    By emmalouise,
    • 89 replies
    • 8,302 views

  17. Anyone getting sleeved in July or August? Looking for buddies!

    By abbyfran7,
    • 145 replies
    • 8,300 views

  18. Surgery after 65

    By rinny11,
    • 136 replies
    • 8,290 views

  19. VSG and gastric cancer

    By Lisalu,
    • 7 replies
    • 8,272 views

  20. Insurance Approval And 6 Month Supervised Diet

    By lucky2bLAURA,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,270 views

  21. Anyone approved by insurance with BMI less than 40?

    By KMEArnold,
    • 22 replies
    • 8,260 views

  22. Voltaren

    By MissRobin,
    • 9 replies
    • 8,230 views

  23. CDPHP Insurance Question & Saratoga Bariatric Center Question

    By ShutterGirl1829,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,222 views

  24. 2 WEEK PRE OP DIET HELP!

    By pnova98,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,216 views

  25. Still Eating 2 Days Before Gastric Sleeve Surgery : (

    By jewelwithin,
    • 10 replies
    • 8,211 views

  26. Having to take piercings out

    By Sammi14,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,193 views

  27. 2013 November Sleevers

    By Gelica,
    • 196 replies
    • 8,185 views

  28. What Do I Tell My Employer For Time Off? Want To Keep My Privacy

    By ursiboo72,
    • 22 replies
    • 8,171 views

  29. I have a heart murmur Does this matter?

    By yellowroseaz,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,164 views

  30. Keeping secrets

    By Mellis,
    • 95 replies
    • 8,149 views

  31. Help! Soda During Pre-Op Liquid?

    By Shape_Shifter,
    • 14 replies
    • 8,126 views

  32. Insurance Approval Jitters

    By doingitmyway,
    • 143 replies
    • 8,124 views

  33. Ashamed of WLS?

    By Less of Leslie,
    • 71 replies
    • 8,112 views

  34. Anyone getting Sleeved in December

    By KaylaWls1216,
    • 165 replies
    • 8,108 views

  35. To Minimiser Ring or not to Minimiser Ring, that is the question.

    By MsButterflyKiss,
    • 12 replies
    • 8,092 views

  36. Arbonne Shakes for pre-op, anyone tried?

    By kimmi5207,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,090 views

  37. Documentation of Weight Watchers

    By Lisa in NJ,
    • 7 replies
    • 8,068 views

  38. ANY AUGUST SLEEVERS

    By perk4756,
    • 168 replies
    • 8,053 views

  39. Pre-op diet and diabetes

    By Baristaboy75,
    • 10 replies
    • 8,052 views

  40. Need Sample of Letter of Medical Necessity for Medicare.

    By pitter,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,045 views

  41. Death

    By kcollier84,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,024 views

  42. Surgery Monday. I'm about to back out!

    By frankenstein,
    • 86 replies
    • 8,013 views

  43. InsureNutrition.com It works!

    By AshleePage,
    • 70 replies
    • 8,010 views

  44. Denied because of psych eval... why?

    By kaytiebugs,
    • 17 replies
    • 8,004 views

  45. Do you *REALLY* want to know what the band is like????

    By Weas123,
    • 77 replies
    • 7,993 views

  46. Must haves for post op?

    By KristieRerouted,
    • 18 replies
    • 7,990 views

  47. Anyone purchase Muscle Milk Light @ Costco?

    By ajd7,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,958 views

  48. Gastric surgery after having total thyroidectomy

    By LiLiTsc,   
    • 9 replies
    • 7,958 views

  49. Starting my 10 day liquid pre-op diet tomorrow and I'm freaked out!

    By Aunt GG,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,955 views

  50. Lap-band port

    By pharts,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,955 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
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      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

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      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
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    • RacMag

      RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

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