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[quote name=Lisa ' timestamp='1336960078' post='340192] I just made the Taco Cupckes from the Emilybites site (I'm assuming the lasagna cupcakes are from her site as well)....OMG, they were so good!!! One is a perfect portion for me at 6 months out. I can't wait to make the lasagna ones now!!! If you go to emilybites.com you can get recipes for all her cupcake meals!!! The Lasagna Cupcake recipe came from http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/. She has great recipes!!! Thanks for the emilybites.com info. I will be visiting that site as well!

Hi Blackdahlia! I'm in Newport News, too! I started out with Clark but changed over to Dr. Terracina (Mary Immaculate). I'm on June 14! Let's keep in touch! Good luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have not been sleeved yet (6/14) but I read on this forum that the doctor sticks the bougie down your throat and that can cause irritation.

Welcome to you both! This forum is so wonderful! I've learned so much. I have about 20 days left until I'm sleeved. Nervous & excited. I hope your journey goes smoothly!

I am scared too but mainly because I'm afraid of how i will handle stress post-op if i can't eat it away! I am working on that w a counselor. I will probably laugh later when i reflect on my current feelings!

Welcome, Alexis! It seems all doctors are different. I do not have to do a pre-op diet, just liquid the day before the surgery. My insurance company required me to be part of a 12 month WL counseling program. I think that's too long but I'm so educated now! I will be sleeved 6/14. I was very very very apprehensive when I started this journey but I've read so much on this forum and like SDB1147 said, youtube is super helpful, too! Now, I'm convinced the sleeve is for me. But it boils down to what is best for you! Good luck on your journey!!

Awesome! It feels good, doesn't it?!

Dorrie, may i friend u as well on MFP? I'll be sleeved soon and it might help me to see what people ate. Thx!!

Good luck to you! I have butterflies and I'm not scheduled til the 14th! A new chapter in your life is about to be written!!

Love it! Thanks, MinaT!

Wow, $16K???? I had no idea. I wonder why Terracina doesn't take your insurance! You would think they would take all the major companies. I swear, he and is PA and the whole office staff, for that matter, are super nice and knowledgeable. I had a friend that chose the gastric bypass and Terracina did that one for her. That's how I found out about him. The only other thing I suggest, is to check out the doctors in Mexico. Tons of self-pay people on this forum have gone to MX for very cheap and have had an awesome experience. good Luck!

I've heard of so many people's diabetes symptoms subsiding shortly after surgery as they lose weight. And also ceasing to take their medicine after surgery. Possibly this will happen to you? I guess it depends on which type of diabetes it is -- type II?

I would think that you would be rescheduled the first opportunity since you were ahead of the line! I believe that everything happens for a reason. It'll be worth the wait. I've been waiting 13 months for this surgery so I know I would be frustrated! Keep us posted!!

Hi! I'm in Newport News! I was going to the Weight Loss Surgery Center in NN but I wasn't crazy about some of their requirements - like a mandatory $1,000 that the Dr. wants from the patient (can't be run through insurance) to attend his gym and some other workshops. So I switched to Tidewater Surgery Specialists - Dr. Anthony Terracina (out of Mary Immaculate Hospital). What a great group of people!!!! Dr. T actually taught the laprascopic procedure to the Dr. from the former center I mentioned. I have 23 more days! Hope this helps you!

Hi! I have 23 days left until my surgery. My back always hurts and my left knee hurts too. I have 3 beautiful granddaughters (and one more granddaughter to arrive late July). I want to be able to run and play with the 4 girls. I'm feeling 85 instead of 55. I wish I could have done this 10 years ago. Can't wait until June 14!

You look so much younger! Beautiful - can't wait to lose my weight!

I feel exactly the same, Duranfan!!! You took the words right out of my mouth! I told a friend that now that I have a real date, I'm real scared! LOL And I cannot envision myself thin either. Every once in a while I think of backing out but then I realize why I'm doing this and I'm good with it. All the best!!

Good luck Chimera!!!! I will be in your place in 24 days!! Check in and tell us how you are doing!

The taco bell refried beans are not high in calories - like 120 for a serving but it only has about 7 g of protein. The bad thing is the sodium - 610 mg. but they definitely are good! There is 20 g of carbs as well.

My insurance made me wait 12 months!!!!! I thought a year was going to take forever to go by. But the day finally came and now i have a date of 6/14. 3 1/2 weeks to go!

And my Dr. In VA doesnt require any pre op diet. Im sure most people wish there was an industry standard!

Hi Brianna!! My name is Briana!!! I will be sleeved on 6/14. My doctor does not require a pre-op diet either. Just a liquid diet the day before surgery. Good Luck!

June 14 for me toooooo! Newport News, VA

Happy Surgiversary!!! You look awesome!! My journey will begin on June 14. I'm very scared right now but I keep reading testimonials like yours and it gives me hope! Thank you for sharing your story!

You poor thing! What is mag citrate and why do you have to take it?