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I am from British Columbia, Canada, My specialty is geri-psych and I work as a community nurse on a Geriatric Outreach Team. I have been overweight since age 10. I am now 49 years old. I am my last box of smaller sized clothes stored from a number of ups and downs over the past 10 years. I don't think I'll make it through the rest of the summer before I need to start to buy new clothes. Hello NEW fall wardrobe!

I had my surgery with him March 29th and have had no problems and am doing well. I am from Canada and did do some research including talking with 4 other Canadians that also had good things to say when I talked with them.

I had a good experience. I felt I was treated very well and enjoyed talking with the other 2 girls that were sleeved the same day as I was. No complications and I am doing well.

The week before I left to have surgery I cleared out all the "diet" and self help books. I was talking to 4 others and was convinced that the sleeve would be the last tool I would need. So far, so good.

Hi Bali. I had my surgery in Mexico March 29th, 2010. From my pre-op weight I am down approx 45 lbs now. I'm in Langley. Sandy

I had my surgery March 29, 2010. I find I am rarely hungry but I don't have any trouble when I do eat. I usually stick to around 4 oz of most foods and don't try to push it. Some days I am able to get enough protein in without a protein supplement. I have never been able to tolerate "milky" type shakes but have found 2 that are more "juice like" I do like. One is Weider Good2Go Protein Powder in Peach mango also available in Lemon iced tea and another is whey Cooler Cran' Raspberry Coctail. Both have 20 mg Protein. I mixed the Weider product with 1 litre (4 cups) Water and added a Crystal lite individual packet and it tastes fine. I track everything on Daily Plate so it easy to see where I am at re: intake. Good luck. Sandy

Thanks for the article Sandy

Hi Saulzy2433, I hate anything milk based and even the idea of shakes turn me off. I did find Weider Good 2 Go individual packets in 2 flavors (Lemon Iced Tea and Fruit Splash) that I find tolerable. They have 20 mg protein. Sandy

Hi John, Nice to see someone else from BC. I'm in Langley. Day two of pre-op diet for me too. Slight headache only today. Sandy

I am scheduled for March 29th. Sandy

Congratulations! Sandy

Hi Angela, How did things go with you in November? I am your neighbor in Langley with a VSG date in March in Mexico. I'd love to hear from you. Sandy

Tinytummy, how did your surgery go?

Hi Nancy, Dr. Alvarez is also doing mine. Private pay all the way. I'm starting to get excited. Following advice of others who have gradually eased into pre-op diet I have 1 month before I start that process, 2 weeks pre-op diet, then the surgery. Sandy

Hi! I'm from Langley,BC. I have a date booked for March 29th, 2010 in Mexico. Sandy

I am new to this site and not that familiar with computers and this sort of thing. I like what I've seen so far and have been encouraged by other people's experiences and appreciate the information available. My surgery is not until March 29th. Sandy

I think the best present was your commitment to improve your health and taking the steps you needed to do so. I am turning 49 soon and my goal also is to be "Fabulous at 50!" Sandy