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  1. Things I wish I had known before I got my band

    By ElfiePoo,
    • 33 replies
    • 5,919 views

  2. Questions/concerns about the lifetime commitment...

    By theantichick,
    • 66 replies
    • 5,916 views

  3. Surgeon accidentally cutting the liver?

    By Rainy Days,
    • 30 replies
    • 5,908 views

  4. My friend keeps calling me a "Cheater"

    By lilstyler,
    • 71 replies
    • 5,907 views

  5. Should I Sleeve if I am NOT A BIG EATER?

    By sleevenaive,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,899 views

  6. Trying to understand cc's and different band sizes?

    By healthierme72,
    • 7 replies
    • 5,897 views

  7. Medicare Approval For Gastric Sleeve?

    By stanzi,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,893 views

  8. Does anyone have to pay a large copay and deductible

    By Justina0218,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,893 views

  9. Any Over The Road Truck Drivers

    By phil,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,880 views

  10. I really messed up on pre diet

    By Oceanlove,   
    • 42 replies
    • 5,877 views

  11. 1200 calorie pre-op diet

    By vickygg,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,867 views

  12. Caught a Cold 5 Days Before Surgery!

    By Radiant lady,
    • 4 replies
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  13. July 1 sleevers- are we getting ready?

    By ewhitt,
    • 112 replies
    • 5,854 views

  14. Biotin And L-Lysine Question

    By Lyra,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,847 views

  15. How long does the pre surgery process take

    By Daisky23,
    • 4 replies
    • 5,844 views

  16. APPROVED

    By CrissyCakes,
    • 128 replies
    • 5,823 views

  17. my 600 pound life-pennys story

    By katt1584,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,819 views

  18. do you have to stop smoking?

    By cmayes,
    • 16 replies
    • 5,818 views

  19. Looking for March surgery buddies!

    By boots_and_bridles,
    • 119 replies
    • 5,818 views

  20. Tufts

    By Jenn31MA,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,813 views

  21. Insurance Requirments

    By MrsAnders,
    • 84 replies
    • 5,811 views

  22. January 12th bandsters

    By IWannaBeSkinny,
    • 96 replies
    • 5,804 views

  23. Wait!! what's this about no ibuprophen or tylenol?

    By AMLP,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,804 views

  24. Is 210 lbs too small for gastric sleeve? Running out of patience and time.

    By lviv,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,803 views

  25. Bad Reviews About My Gastric Sleeve Surgeon?

    By Tenna38,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,802 views

  26. Anyone else obsessed with My 600 lb Life?

    By 49Nash,
    • 44 replies
    • 5,802 views

  27. Mobile, Alabama Sleevers

    By ValerieSJackson,
    • 29 replies
    • 5,795 views

  28. Question for those who did Optifast or other pre-op liquid (shake) only diet

    By ♥Amy♥,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,794 views

  29. Any men getting ready for Sept banding?

    By Gashman,
    • 68 replies
    • 5,789 views

  30. ChampVA

    By Michilingi,   
    • 8 replies
    • 5,787 views

  31. Pills after VSG?

    By Bemabound,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,781 views

  32. How To Hide Lap Band From Work

    By dpj00024,
    • 61 replies
    • 5,780 views

  33. "Newbie" status

    By vgsgirl00,
    • 63 replies
    • 5,776 views

  34. Has anyone dealt with the Kane Center or Alexian Brothers Hospital ?

    By amartyn1,
    • 58 replies
    • 5,775 views

  35. Scarring and how many incisions?

    By Lizardlady,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,772 views

  36. Pre-op excessive peeing

    By butterflybefree,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,772 views

  37. Food Poisoning?

    By nhMan,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,767 views

  38. GOT MY DATE - JUNE!

    By lisaanewme67,
    • 120 replies
    • 5,766 views

  39. Pre-op diet recipes idea

    By Kellysue,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,764 views

  40. Forgot to mention I take Alli

    By yvonneb3,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,761 views

  41. First post -- am I making the right decision?

    By Skywalker,
    • 63 replies
    • 5,751 views

  42. Gummy multi vitamin after surgery?

    By Krystal0528,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,749 views

  43. Do you have BCBS Insurance?

    By Diamond-n-the-rough,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,735 views

  44. Can I smoke after surgery?

    By jubjub,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,730 views

  45. Tomorrow is SLEEVE DAY!

    By sleeve 4 me,
    • 80 replies
    • 5,729 views

  46. Any WA state sleevers with surgeries coming up?

    By kadie777,
    • 119 replies
    • 5,723 views

  47. Help!!! with Preop Magnesium Citrate

    By mcastane,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,721 views

  48. Why protein shakes before?

    By shakur154,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,720 views

  49. Sleeve diary, POST-OP TRUTH

    By jc4444,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,720 views

  50. Looking for preop friends :)

    By ShutterGirl1829,
    • 176 replies
    • 5,719 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • 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.

      · 0 replies
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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. 
      · 1 reply
      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!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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