Mick78

I expedited, and it took about 2 weeks.

I got bad credit and through mymedicaloans.com I had to come up with 50 % of the cost of surgery, for me this cuts about 7 more months of saving.

They will just recheck your blood work and make sure everything is the same as last time. Good luck with your surgery.

Hope all is well.

Good Luck!!!!!:thumbup1:

Hello all once again, I will look into the strawberry milkshake Blaqbeary posted. I tried the amplified wheybolic extreme 60 that Cknorte, and NC Redneck recommended and I liked it a lot. Maybe more than muscle milk, i'm not sure. Extreme 60 tastes creamier than muscle milk, and I find muscle milk to be more thick and rich. I prefer a lighter tasting drink, so I will probably go with the extreme 60. I also noticed a couple of huge differences between muscle milk and extreme 60. Muscle Milk total fat: 12, protein: 32, extreme 60 total fat: 1, Protein 60. I like extreme 60 when it comes to those stats, but maybe I might need the more fat? not sure? My wife just returned the protein powders that I didn't like for a full refund, but like teh ericka said make sure you check your local stores policy, and keep the receipt.:001_rolleyes:

Hello all, My wife recently discovered that if you buy any Protein powders at GNC and for some reason do not like them, you can either return them for exchange or get your full money back. I tried a few different ones, and the powder I liked the most is called muscle milk. Hopefully this helps someone. p.s. make sure and check with your local GNC I am not sure if this is a company policy.

what kind of crystal light do you rotate into it?

Hello All, Thanks for replying I only tried three different Protein powders and I find the muscle milk in the chocolate flavor good. They have a few different flavors but I have no clue if they are any good. I will look into everyone's suggestions. I really enjoy the shakes with minced ice. As my kids say "Try it you'll like it" :001_smile:

Hello all, My wife recently discovered that if you buy any Protein powders at GNC and for some reason do not like them, you can either return them for exchange or get your full money back. I tried a few different ones, and the powder I liked the most is called muscle milk. Hopefully this helps someone. p.s. make sure and check with your local GNC I am not sure if this is a company policy.

I'm having surgery with Dr. Martin Lopez on sept 21st, when are you having yours?

Hello everyone, I went to see my surgeon the other day in Celebration, Florida and it ended up being a informative seminar about all the surgeries they do. Since I am going through my insurance I will need to go on a 6 month weight loss program with weight checks every month. I guess this is for insurance purposes, but what exactly am i suppose to do? I am only about ten pounds over the 100 pound requirement and about 1 or 2 % over the 40% BMI requirement. Basically my worry is if i lose too much weight i will fall to 39% BMI and my insurance will not cover my surgery. What am i suppose to be doing here? Am I suppose to be maintaining, losing, gaining more? When i went to the seminar they weighed me, is that the weight they will use for insurance purposes? does anyone know? please help? I would like to start my diet now, but only if it will not effect my surgery coverage.:scared0::confused1::confused1::thumbup:

I wish to feel that way when I get my surgery. congrats.:thumbup1:

Hello everyone, I am going to talk to my surgeon for the first time, and I was wondering what question would be good to ask. I hear nothing but good stuff about Dr. Kim of Florida hospital, but still I want to make sure he has his precudure locked down. While I was lurking around I saw people talking about boughie size and sewing the staple line. Basically questions like that, someone give me a list and make it easier for me.:thumbup1: This site is extremely helpful and it has made this surgery possible for me. I would have never pursued this surgery if it was not for this site. Thanks Everyone:thumbup:

Thanks a lot Tiff you made it a lot easier for me. I noticed that you try to help a lot of people here, and you even have helped me without actually knowing it. I have read many of your post and replies, learning alot in the process. Thanks alot, Mark:thumbup: