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Try CareCredit. I have a out of pocket maximum of $2000 and I got approved for CareCredit for the $2000. I think there are other medical loans out there but I've only used CareCredit since it gave me the amount I needed. If you belong to a credit union you could do a pre-approved amount of credit up to the $5000 limit and say it's for surgery.

I went to wal-mart this weekend and found New Whey Liquid Protein by Body Fortress. It has 42 grams of protein, 180 calories, 2 carbs, its gluten free, sugar free, fat free, and caffein free. It comes in a 3.8 oz bottle. They were 2.50 per bottle or a pack of 6 for $9.99. they had different flavors such as watermelon, grape, and fruit punch. I figure a couple of these bottles after surgery and you would be good on your protein for the day while you're on liquids. i dont know how they taste but I would imagine you could add them to crystal lite and make them taste better. If anyone has tried them let me know how they taste and if they made you feel better right after surger. Thanks.

You look fantastic girl and so happy! You've done amazing, keep us posted on your progress!!!

You are right about the collagen. I did some research on it and I ended up taking the protein shots back to the store and bought more protein powder with whey isolate in it. Thanks for your help!

This was great, Thank you for your wisdom and insight. I love to read post from those that have had the sleeve for a few years. Congrats on still doing well and proving the nay sayers wrong!

I just bought these Protein Shots from walmart over the weekend. They had 42 grams of protein, 180 calories, 2 gram carbs, no sugar, no gluten, no caffein, fat free. They were $2.50 for a 3.8 oz bottle. They come in strawberry, grape, fruit punch flavor. I have not tried them yet since I have not had surgery but I'm guessing you could put them in some crystal light if they dont taste good. Two of those suckers and you'd be good on your protein for the day.

Hello December Sleevers. I will hopefully be getting my sleeve December 19th (which is also my birthday) by Dr. Weiss in Lexington, KY at Central Baptist Hospital. Waiting I have to say is the hardest part of this. At least I will be able to enjoy Thanksgiving before surgery. I wish everyone the best of luck and the best recovery possible. We have to keep in touch and keep each other posted on our progress. I'm thinking about making Youtube video's as well to remind myself of how I looked and felt and to keep myself accountable. My goal is to lose at least 70 pounds by May of next year. Right now I'm at 283. My sister is getting married and I'm going on vacation and I would like to have a chunk of weight gone by then. I hope I'm not being unrealistic. I guess I will see!

Shake it momma LOL!! You look great!!

You look grrrreeeaaattt!!! You truly have a transformation going on and it's something to be admired. Congrats!

You've done excellent congratulations on your sucess. You have the same starting weight as me. I'm so happy for you. What size are you wearing now? Are you exercising?

Thank you so much ShoppingbeeMom, I may get to take two full weeks!!! You're doing great Day Dreamer. I hope I have those kind of results, well without the Slimmies LOL!!! I will be thrilled to be in a 12/14. My sisters wedding is in May of next year and I would like to look decent in my brides maid dress, I'm hoping to be in a 14. Im in a 22 right now. Keep up the good work girly!!

You have done fantastic. Keep up the good work!!!

Thank you. I was approved YAHAHAHA!!! I should be sleeved sometime in November. I have to wait for my EGD appointment before they schedule me for sugery but they said it will have to be before December 1st which is good. I will only have six working days off, I sure hope this is enough time. I had to use some of my vacation for other things. How is everyone else doing??

My insurance company said they usually take 30 days to approve but it actually took them three days. I dont know what happened I'm just thrilled for the approval.

Girl you are a true inspiration not just for your weight loss but for your strength. It's amazing how you've overcome so much and still look as if you're on top of the world. My motto always has been we ought not look like what we've been through. Congrats on your weight loss success and I'm positive this is the beginning to many more sucesses and achievements. I'm so happy for you. Rock it girl!!!

You have done an amazing outstaning job. You look like a completely different person! Congrats. I loved the slide show!!!!!

That's so awesome Wishes you are doing fantastic. It's already been a month, wow time as flown. I hate you're having a stall but like you said it will break soon and you will continue to melt away. Keep us posted on your progress. I can't wait to see your pictures.

How bout I love the new confidence that losing weight gives us. You look fabulous honey and you're working those heels. That's one of the things I can't wait to do, and that's walk in heels without my feet hurting. Work it girl, you deserve it!

GO GIRL, ROCK IT GIRL, GO GIRL!!!!!! You are so pretty, I mean you are beautiful! You were pretty before as well but now girl you are stunning! Congrats in your size 8's. I'm jealous, I can't wait until I get there as well!!:Banane27:

You look great! You are so beautiful!!!!!

Hello How is everyone??? My paperwork has been submitted to the insurance comany Humana for surgery in Lexington, with Dr. Weiss at Central Baptist. I hope they approve me first time around. I am supposed to have BMI if 50 for the sleeve and I come in at 49.9 so we will see. I hope everyone is doing well and losing, losing, losing!!! I can't wait to be on the losers bench with you guys. I does kind of suck to have surgery around the holidays but hopefully I can get it done early enough to be back to regular foods so at least I can have a little of the Thanksgiving meal.

I'm in the same boat with you girl. I've submitted my info to the insurance and am waiting on approval. If they do deny you, remember you can always appeal but lets be real we dont want to go through that. If you're anything like me I want everything smooth sailing, but that's not reality sometimes. I dont know how long the insurance company take to get back with you but I'm cheering for you and hoping for an approval the first time around!

You look absolutely beautiful girly. You're beyond inspirational you need to do a commercial. I"m near your starting weight and to accomplish so much in a year is so awesome. I'm so proud of you and I hope I will do as well as you've done in this length of time. One good thing about is you're always ready to give advice and cheer others on as they struggle through their own journey. I love a person who's beautiful on the inside and outside. GO GIRL!!!!!

Welcome Kacey. Dont be surprised if you have to do a six month supervised diet which seems like a long time but goes by fast. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. This is one of the best decisions you could ever make for yourself.

I'm glad you and you're wife are doing very well. Keep up the great work and you both keep on rock'n your sleeves!!!