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Yep I tried the Blue Raspberry Isopure today- it was VERY sweet- and made me think of something they make you drink for like a glucose tolerance test or something that you have to try to chug down some way- I couldn't handle even the sip or two I took- gag-

I just tried the Blue Raspberry and it is so very super sweet - I couldn't handle it- maybe if it was diluted with Water or ice- maybe mixed in a vanilla Protein shake with ice chips or something - ugh.

does anyone have this insurance- just wondering how long it took them to approve you from when it was turned in? Thanks.

Yes- I guess- I don't watch TV much- but he does a lot of lap-band- I am wanting the sleeve- I turn in all my paperwork to insurance tomorrow- so we will see- He says he waited to do the sleeve because he wanted to make sure it was a good surgery for people and had good results over time- but I am not finding anyone that has had this surgery with him- so maybe that will be a good question that I should see how many he has actually done-

Hi, I am getting ready to have my surgery with Dr. Malley- Has anyone heard of anyone having him do the surgery? I live near Lees Summit, mo.

Yep- It helps it from just hanging- therefore heals faster and less stretched over the time of loosing it- especially if you are also working out- - the "bouncing" isn't so much so that the skin does stay in place.

Hi, I just wanted to ask- I have had two c-sections and a hysterectemy and then later a tumor and ovaries taken out- everyone is talking about getting up and walking immediately - am I right to assume that this surgery will not be like the others - in that you dont fill like you are ripping in half when you stand up or in severe pain?

Thanks guys- that kinda makes me more aware of what it will be like-

That is great! I bet you feel sooo much better now!!

Thats what I think too- ok a wrinkle or two more looks a lot better than my rolls of fat do

I have taken it- yes I had that side effect severely so I quit taking it- the basic reason they give you that is for weight loss- so after the sleeve I would imagine that you would no longer need to take it.

Hi, I have the same choice- go to a doctor who does all kinds of baratric surgery and is more experienced- and in a hospital- or a highly experienced surgeon with the lap-band and has only done 5 sleeves so far- but also has aanother doctor who has done over 100 RYN's/sleeves in there with him. I choose the latter- BECAUSE- he really cares about his patients and has a great after care program and follow-up plus after surgery He sees you - not just a nurse like the more experienced doc. - That was a hard decision based on the amount of actual sleeve experience- but I feel more comfortable with everything about it. And like the Doc above said- my doc said the same thing- he wanted to wait before he started doing them because he didn't feel there was enough information out on them yet- and wanted to make sure he was doing something not only safe but effective for his patients.

Sorry- I am not sure about the weight loss- as I have not had my surgery- but you said that you went back to work after just a week- was that hard- ? I am just trying to adjust my vacation accordingly-

Did you say you take 5000mcg a day? Isn't that a lot-? I have been taking 1 tablet a day- havnt had surgery yet- but my doctor acted like that was enough- maybe I should up it- cause I do not have much hair to start with .

Hi, I havn't had mine sent in yet- but my doctors office said it could take 1-20 days for insurance to approve- and then my doctor is 3-4 weeks out after they get the approval.

I guess I am in the same boat- although I am 30- I have had 2 c-sections, abdominal hysterectomy and then another surgery to remove the ovaries and a tumor- just scared to death of this -might seem silly but it is ONE more surgery and then what if I need to have plastic surgery- sometimes I just feel done with it- but then I look at my body in the mirror now and think- ok- I have lived this many years with my gut hanging out, my fat hanging off my arms, a big butt and miserable- so what if I have a little skin hanging and feel great- what have I lost - nothing but fat and gained confidence in myself- that I could actually do something for myself and in the end would also benefit my kids, my husband and other relationships around me

Do they always put in a drain with this type of surgery?

Ok- so I havn't seen this much on here- all my insurance requires is one nutrition consult and a mental evaluation- and that is it- wow!!

Does anyone have experience dealing with Anthem BCBS of MISSOURI? Thanks, Tina

Yep agree- just run with it- but when you finally are able to close your jaw from dropping open in AH- say thank you and let him know just how much you appreciate what He has done because he loves and cares for YOU!

Hey, I know how you feel- I feel the same way- just the thought of it being that way forever scares me- its really silly actually- I broke my ankle a few years back and now have a plate and 8 screws in it - I was in my early 20s and I remember thinking at first (which would even make me sick to my stomach) about that all being on my ankle for however many years- and they stick out and I can feel them- nothing like the stomach thing- but you forget over time that it is even that way- so to think about this surgery- I know right now and probably the first few years it will be soo very different- but after a while it will be like my ankle and it will just be my way of life.

Hey, I am sorry to hear this- although I have not had this surgery yet- I have had a surgery every year for the last five years- the last two- hysterectemy and then a very large tumor and ovaries- and after both my hair fell out- and still is- my doctor said to take the biotin and take two flinestone vit. a day- plus if I didn't get some sleep and quit stressing that it would fall out anyway- stress and being upset really does horrible things to your body- You made a decision to better your life- be strong and happy that you were brave enough to take that step- use it to the best of your ability- stay strong!! Hope you are doing better.

Has anyone had this type of surgery with Dr. Malley? Thanks, Tina

Sorry- What is this? I have never heard of this?

Not to scare any of you- I have a friend that has the lap band- and she had lost a lot of weight - so she had a full body lift and boob job- but then- she just kept loosing no matter what she ate- and has lost probably 20-30 more lbs and cant keep it on- she is very thin- so that is a fear i have also- all the while thinking it wont come off either when I get sleeved. So I think it is something- that you should be aware of but try not to worry to much about-