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i would suggest getting the low carb one it tastes good and its on my liquid diet. strabwerry or van i hate chocolate

ahhhhh thank you so much for posting this!!!

**what are your thoughts on having braids (extensions) in before surgery? ? I do have thick strong hair but haaaate doing it. My brown is getting married and I love having my hair braided not having to do it. Just nervous about the hair loss...?? Any thoughts or opinions cuz I know as the Braids grow out they get a LiL heavy and pull on ur roots lol Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST

Did you all get sleeved while implanon was in ur arm?? Mine is coming out next year. They never mentioned that I had to take it out b4 surgery Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST

i too went through the 6 month journey and hoops required by insurance. reading your story i sooo can relate and i pray that everything works out for you. now i know every center is different and i TOO gained 6 pounds during my journey but i was able to lose it all back by the time i was submitted. do you know if your surgeons office requires weight loss? it really comes down to them because my insurance never specified any type of weight loss, they just wanted to see that i was cleared for everything and actually going to the dietitian once a month. honestly i would double check w/ your surgeons office to see if the weight loss is a for sure requirement before doing surgery. i am excited for you and wish you the best of luck. trust me if it is meant to be it will be~~ i was accused of possibly having behavioral health issues BECAUSE i called my insurance every day waiting on approval. lol turns out i documented every time i called and specifically why. i was finally approved and now im getting sleeved the day after my birthday~ im not gonna lie, now that im approved i am VERY emotional, my brother is getting married 11 days after surgery and i have to travel really far to see him, my parents just got a divorce 3 years ago and just traveling with my daughter, trying to decide which parent 2 travel with is hard enough BUT i know God's has a plan for all of us, he wouldnt bring us this far if we werent destined to succeed~! good luck and it will go by faster than you know. i pray that you getting approved really fast

i start my liquid diet oct 27th with some food allowed. but i just keep in my head i REALLY dont want my surgeon to open me up. and the purpose of the liq diet is to shrink your liver. try to stay in that mentality i knoooooow it is hard but you can do it!!!!!

good luck to you in your journey and your upcoming surgery my daughter is 2 years old and i too have a hard time keeping up with her. i want to be around for her strong and energetic. i am getting sleeved november 6th the day after my 26th birthday!!! im ecstatic and so ready for the life change this forum is AMAZING and wonderful support. i also downloaded the app which im up on until 2am every night lmao. well ALmost. you will find tons of amazing people with knowledge and insight to help you here. welcome!!!!

i went through the same thing! i just switched doctors in the same practice and got the ball rolling!! i would have been 2 months ahead of the game because i though you had to have the referral before starting all the crazy pre op appointments but my surgeons office told me no. i got my referral letter literally 2 months before submitting to insurance good luck to you, dont torture urself meeting with someone who you dont feel comfortable and cant relate to! <3

my preop diet is for 10 days and specifically says on the paper work (not to lose weight but to shrink your liver) mine isnt that bad either. im aloud one protein yogurt, veggie and 2oz of meat (chicken or turkey) a day. the rest is protein shakes, water and crystal light etc. every surgeon and center is different. good luck in your deicison!!!! but hey congrats on your weight loss so far!!! 75 pounds is ALOT!!!!!

kinda off subject does anyone else have to do blood work and one more appointment with your PCP?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!

surgery date TWINS!! when is your birthday?? wow ive only lost 14 pre op but hoping to lost at least another 12 before surgery date

Uggh I'm struggling trying to find a good cheap menthol e cigarette. I am cigarette free right now surgery in 21 days I can't handle chantix or the stupid patch. Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST

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Approved and ready!!! Move 6th:) Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST

I lost 60 pounds on my own 2 years ago with no loose skin at all. But I'm now about to be 26 and just had a baby 2 yrs ago so who knows what ill end up looking like LOL. I just did cardio and weights. If u have a gym membership they should offer one free personal training session so I would meet with them.and tell ur story. Ask the best workout routines to avoid loose skin not always guaranteed but will help tone Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST

Hi Jane! There is a section on here band to sleeve revision I changed my mind half way through as well because of the fills etc. Also a friend has it and u really can't tell she has gained a lot back. I wish u best if luck in ur decision but I feel the sleeve is better than bypass if u were. Considering that. The band scares me LOL I think if u visit the topic and read people's experienced u will feel more confident in ur decision. Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST

Just finished my pre op appointment and it went so well nice and smooth My surgery date is November 6th!!!! The day after my 26th birthday "!! What an amazing gift LOL. My brother is getting married Nov 17th and I'm traveling from Connecticut to Ohio. In good faith and in God's hands I know I will be OK I know everyone heals different but I believe and pray ill be OK can't wait to be sleeved! !!!!!!!! Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST

Hey Aurora I'm originally from Windsor next to Hartford but moved to Enfield a year ago to be closer to work right on the Massachusetts line love it out here!! Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST

congrats! you are doing great!!!

it depends on what state you are from. in Connecticut i have Husky A which is medicare as well. they cover the body not the arms and legs i believe. my friend is getting hers done next month but your Surgeons office should be very familiar with what they cover and you can also call your insurance directly and they will tell you. mine covers it a year out and it has to be medically neccessary causing rashes and irritation stuff like that

Best present ever!!! My birthday is also the 5th getting sleeved on the 6th!!! Surgery date November 6th 2012!!!!<br />Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST

Birthday Nov 5th surgery Nov 6th:) mom of a 2 year d. Work full time and part time student friends and family will get me through can't wait!!! Surgery date November 6th 2012!!!!<br /><br /><br />Sent from my Samsung Admire using VST