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  1. December 2015 or January 2016 sleevers ?

    By neequa25,
    • 696 replies
    • 32,212 views

  2. The November 'band'wagon!

    By LadyLeigh2012,   
    • 523 replies
    • 32,060 views

  3. Any September surgeries out there

    By SueC1,
    • 763 replies
    • 31,900 views

  4. July sleevers?

    By xojune19,
    • 674 replies
    • 31,885 views

  5. Anyone having surgery in May

    By Cupcake,
    • 570 replies
    • 31,798 views

  6. September Sleevers!

    By SleevedSharon,
    • 550 replies
    • 31,573 views

  7. Any August 2017 Sleevers?

    By Jessalene,
    • 627 replies
    • 31,389 views

  8. January 2020 Surgery Date

    By Krimsonbutterflies,
    • 831 replies
    • 31,376 views

  9. August Surgery buddies

    By Averdra,   
    • 720 replies
    • 31,324 views

  10. Corona delaying weight loss surgery dates? Anyone?

    By MaybeMeow,
    • 320 replies
    • 30,440 views

  11. Any bandings in April???

    By gg83,
    • 487 replies
    • 30,420 views

  12. How long did it take for insurance approval?

    By Khloé,
    • 12 replies
    • 30,158 views

  13. Any May 2011 Banders?

    By KristenC,
    • 378 replies
    • 30,123 views

  14. Any December '08 Bandsters?

    By Florida Pete,
    • 537 replies
    • 29,915 views

  15. May 2013 Sleevers!

    By boomarienewme,   
    • 391 replies
    • 29,846 views

  16. Insurance Will Cover 100% Of Lap Band Surgery United Health Care “choice Plus”

    By Amanda1982,
    • 19 replies
    • 29,739 views

  17. Any August Sleevers?

    By DrewzWife,
    • 628 replies
    • 29,471 views

  18. Last Meal The Night Before Surgery?

    By made2beme,
    • 27 replies
    • 28,898 views

  19. with NO insurance, what does this thing actually cost???

    By jmegirl,
    • 48 replies
    • 28,460 views

  20. January Surgery buddies

    By Tinats,
    • 352 replies
    • 28,293 views

  21. Any May 2010 Bandsters?

    By Quinny,
    • 355 replies
    • 28,017 views

  22. November sleevers

    By BabyFat23,
    • 574 replies
    • 28,016 views

  23. Any October 2016 Sleevers?

    By bkskinny,
    • 554 replies
    • 28,013 views

  24. Ashland, Ky

    By Natalie Alley Perkins,
    • 568 replies
    • 27,947 views

  25. Arterial Blood Gases...The most painful Labdraw..WHY?

    By cindyj33,
    • 15 replies
    • 27,692 views

  26. October sleevers?

    By facebro29,
    • 561 replies
    • 27,612 views

  27. Stupid question, but do they strip you nude in surgery?

    By Monigirl76,
    • 73 replies
    • 27,465 views

  28. Anyone for September 2020?

    By vsg_britt_091420,
    • 399 replies
    • 27,464 views

  29. Anyone for August 2020

    By MotivatedMomma,
    • 392 replies
    • 27,306 views

  30. August 2023 Surgery Buddies!

    By kayhay0714,
    • 418 replies
    • 26,988 views

  31. November 2023 buddies

    By brandycsiz,
    • 313 replies
    • 26,836 views

  32. February

    By lucky2014,
    • 528 replies
    • 26,634 views

  33. Self Pay Cost in Houston TX

    By judyk,   
    • 15 replies
    • 26,535 views

  34. Can I take an Imodium ad the night before surgery

    By Kimteehee,
    • 2 replies
    • 26,434 views

  35. Any October surgeries out there...

    By debbiedenise,
    • 733 replies
    • 26,429 views

  36. February Surgeries

    By ReaRaes,
    • 531 replies
    • 26,394 views

  37. Learn From My Mistake! Lost Money (Mexico Surgery--Quinones)

    By gettingback2me,   
    • 43 replies
    • 26,309 views

  38. Here is the truth about the band

    By alysedg23,
    • 226 replies
    • 26,174 views

  39. Question: are you allowed to get a tattoo before surgery

    By nancysimmons21,
    • 5 replies
    • 26,002 views

  40. Can I Use Fmla/disability

    By lynn2win,
    • 30 replies
    • 25,933 views

  41. Gas-X Strips Discontinued - What to use?

    By SummerShadow,
    • 4 replies
    • 25,895 views

  42. Are There Any Bad Side Effects After The Sleeve?

    By mufasas-mom,
    • 9 replies
    • 25,815 views

  43. November Bandsters!!!

    By skintyprincess,
    • 269 replies
    • 25,709 views

  44. Kaiser Permanente is Southern California

    By MaceoMack,
    • 73 replies
    • 25,673 views

  45. January surgeries?!

    By jessicaalyssa,
    • 663 replies
    • 25,565 views

  46. Any July Bandsters??

    By Espresso88,
    • 312 replies
    • 25,515 views

  47. Things I won't/don't miss about being Obese

    By MissWilde,
    • 322 replies
    • 25,373 views

  48. December Bandsters!

    By sherrypep,
    • 289 replies
    • 25,325 views

  49. When Can I Go Swimming Post Surgery?

    By Shape_Shifter,
    • 16 replies
    • 25,287 views

  50. February Sleevers -- Let's Do This Together

    By good4younancy,   
    • 556 replies
    • 25,067 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
      1. This update has no replies.
    • 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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