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Thats frustrating SassySleever, I wont even meet my surgeon until right before surgery. That doesnt seem normal? but I dont know. I do know they are busy because him and his partner have done over 6,000 weightloss surgery procedures combined. I guess thats why he has P.A.'s do everything!

Thanks and best of luck to you LadyK, I hope we can keep up with each others process

Stay positive and good luck!!

Thanks Kathe, so true!! Cbt, She was very clear that the complication was my bmi being to high to have successful weightloss, or as successful of weightloss as I would with the gastric bypass. They will still do the surgery on me because I dont have diabetes (they would not give me the sleeve if I had diabetes) but want me to be aware I most likely wont reach my goal according to my bmi. They just seem so negative. She reassured me that I could come back and get the duodonel switch to reach my weightloss goals... *PFT* I have a fire lit under me to prove them wrong!!

Thank you all so much for the suggestions and your personal info! I feel I shouldnt have to change my path because of their opinion and hearing from all of you gave me a much needed confidence boost. I am going to get the sleeve, I will just have to stick to my decision come time the surgeon lays it on me. Thanks again <3

Im not sure besides the fact they think its not effective on people with BMI's over 40. SO discouraging:( Thanks for the response!

So glad your doing better! Thanks for sharing such an encouraging post!!

Maybe your progressing onto real foods again to fast? I personally have two weeks of liquids and then 1 week purade and 1 week mushy. I dont think throwing up is normal? But not sure. Hope your tummy settles down and you can find more foods that work for you

Thanks Cinders! Must be a side effect of the restricted diet!

Im on day four of the pre op diet and every morning I am waking up nausious :/ Is anyone else experiencing this?

Thanks, I will! Maybe its my tummys way of preparing me for life afterwards Im so incredibly anxious for the 27th (surgery day) to come!!

So glad your second experience was a pleasent one! Thanks for the info

Definitely with you! I CANT wait for next Halloween!!!

If you put medi-cal in the search box some post that might be helpful will pop up!

congrats on getting close to your goal so fast! How much have you lost?

I hope they can figure out whats going on with you!

even chewable vitamins?

I was told by my surgeon if I had diabetes that he wouldnt do the sleeve, I would have to get the bypass. Other than that brief exchange Im not sure... Good luck!

I am also on the 27th! Good luck We can do this!!

How much weight have you lost???

You look AMAZING!!!

Does anyone know if it is ok if I use the soy protein I bought instead of the whey protein? Met with the nutritionist already so I can't ask her. I am not sure if there is even a difference big enough to cause concern?

Thanks for the responses, very interesting O.T.R.! I will have to look into that

When I was 21 years old, I was also 230 lbs. Now at 31 years old I am 335 lbs. I have done so many diets I have ruined my skin and my metabolism. I wish I could have had this surgery when I was 21! Best of Luck on your decision and journey!!

Amen!! Have a safe and speedy recovery!