TinaMari

ROTFLMAO!!!!!! Your badddddddddddddddd !!!!!

OMG That is AMAZING!!!! Congratulations . I'm so happy for you. Have you been doing a lot of exercise?

Correct. To my understanding. Plication is similar to the sleeve. However, the sleeve involves the removal of the stomach portion where ghrelin (the hunger hormone) is present where as plication does not. In plication, they just "fold" up the stomach so that it is in the form of a sleeve. I hear the problem with plication is that is does not remove ghrelin. Therefore, plication leaves you with a sleeve-like tummy but hunger is still present.

OMG That is crazy!!! If that were to happen, isn't that a law suit waiting to happen? That's very negligent. WTH!!!! My surgeon has never said anything like that to me. I totally understand your fear. That's ridiculous.

I totally understand where you're coming from. I decided not to tell anyone who I don't think will be supportive. And unfortunately, that included my family members. Only three people know that I am scheduled for surgery and that is because I need drivers to and from the hospital! lol. If I could drive myself trust me no-one would know!!! Either way, I am going to have the same dilemma. I think you can just tell people you are on a high protein low calorie diet which consists of lots of exercise! After all, that is not a lie... :wub: !?

Are you copying me!!!? Bwahahahahaha. I ordered Unjury as well. I really wanted to try the strawberry flavor. I hope they re-stock it soon. I love that flavor. Anywho, thanks for the info!

OMG have fun but be careful !!!!

Oh and I also brought the syntrax matrix sample sizes. They seem to have milk shake like flavors... I hope their yummy! I did buy a pre-made protein shake from target the other day. EAS something... I had strawberry cream. It was good. But only 17g of protein per serving. That's annoying. I would like to have something with at least 20g of protein per serving. I'm going to keep looking!

Oh I didn't know you could request different flavors. I just selected some package that was already put together. Idk! Either way, let me know what you think about the flavors you try. Also, I want to know what ingridients you will use. I've been trying to figure out how I'm going to make all these flavors taste decent... Some of them I wouldn't dare mix with Water. It just sounds yucky! lol.

My problem(s) with the band is 1. there are way too many people suffering from complications which result in them either having the band removed or converting from band to sleeve. 2. I didn't like the fact that there are certain foods that you can no longer eat.. i.e. soda, breads, Pasta, corn etc. I know several people who have the band and if they even try to eat a piece of bread they instantly vomit. At least with the sleeve you can eventually eat whatever you want in moderation. Of course certain foods are a no no but you can still choose to indulge and not end up in the ER! 3. The fills can be very expensive. It depends on your insurance carrier, but I heard the fills can range anywhere from $100- $300 per fill! That's insanity. And I'm not into needles so I can't be bothered with that! 4. And this is the most important for me. People have a hard time losing weight! WTH is the point of having WLS if your going to loose 10lbs in 3 months!!!? Hell, I can do that on my own!!! If I'm having surgery I want to see rapid results! Don't get me wrong I do know one person who has lost slightly over 100lbs in a year. But she is miserable!!!!! She LITERALLY (and I'm not exaggerating) only eats mushies... Mainly mashed potato's & chili and she constantly complains about food getting "stuck" then she has to force herself to vomit. Who wants to live like that!!!? Yes, the band is reversible but to me it serves no purpose. I quickly changed my mind and said SLEEVE all the way!!! Good luck with your decision.

OMG!!! THAT's INSANE!!!! Sheesh. Although that is some shocking news. I won't allow it to deter me. I start my pre-op on Saturday. One more day to eat eat eat!!!! Hehe.

I received my sample pack as well. But, I have more flavors in my pack. Where did you order yours from? I ordered mine from mybariatricpantry.com.

OMG 10 DAYS!!!! That's drastic. Sheesh .

What is a trach tube? Sounds painful. Yikes !!

I have FED BCBS Basic. I was approved within 48 hours. My surgeons office told me that BCBS Fed is one of the fastest insurance companies to review records. I did have to do 3 NUT visits. I guess that requirement varies...!

Did you have to pay your copay at the hospital prior to surgery or did the hospital bill you?

Did you have to pay your copay at the hospital prior to surgery or did the hospital bill you?

That is the same site I ordered my samples from. What did you mix the fruit punch powder with? Water?

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! OMG that amazing!! I'm so happy for you .

Hehehe! That's okay. Exercise is a constant battle for me as well. There are days when I get into a zone where I'm like an exercise machine and other days .... not so much! lol. You'll get there. Overall, I think your doing just fine .

I ordered Nectar from mybariatricpantry.com .... I've also seen it on amazon. Where did you get isopure from?