JerseyGirl68

Congratulations!! Hope all goes well and you have a smooth recovery.

Hi there, I am so sorry that you had complications. I'm sure this is not it for you. Your body does have to adjust and heal. Just be patient. Easy for me to say, I know. But stick with your plan and it will work. You'll hear from a bunch of experienced sleevers, I'm sure they will be able to ease your mind. Good luck and feel better soon!

Just amazing! Very happy for you and wish you continued success. Happy Thanksgiving indeed!!

Hi Carol and welcome! I purchased the Magic Bullet and promptly brought it back. I was initially torn between that and the Ninja Pulse system. I absolutely love the Ninja. It has a small footprint and blends very quickly and powerfully. I love the single serve cups for my every day shakes. I've had it about a month and very pleased with it. I have an immersion blender also and though I do love it, I find the Ninja handles the ice better ( I like my shakes with ice) Bed Bath and Beyond carries it for 79.99 and I used a 20% off coupon. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=18676320 Good luck!!

Congratulations! Great success so far!

Best of luck to you tomorrow and for a smooth recovery!

Congratulations!! Good luck on your pre-op. Dec. 19 will come very quickly.

Good luck, I hope you get to go home and that the nausea subsides. Feel better!

Good luck for a very quick approval!!

Amazing progress!! Congratulations!!

Congratulations!! Best of luck for continued success!!

YEA!!! It is here! Good luck today and for a very smooth recovery!!

Congratulations!!

Good luck for approval!!!

Congratulations!!! Best of luck for a smooth recovery!!

Best of luck to you tomorrow!!

You're taking in far less calories daily, the protein is where your body will get energy from. Simply put, without sufficient protein you can feel weak, have headaches and not really function well. So, if the majority of your calories are coming from protein, you'll have enough to live on and still lose weight.

Good luck to you tomorrow and for a very smooth recovery!!

I don't take anyone's experience as being negative, I'm glad you shared. I also like to know all the possibilities before so I wont' be shocked if something happens. In the grand scheme of things, if this is my big complication.. I'll take it. Recovering very well and anticipating getting my new date.

Factor in what your Maximum out of pocket expenses are. My Horizon BCBS pays 80% after I met my deductible of $2500, but my Maximum out of pocket is $4000, so after adding up all co pays,and deductibles, I will only have to pay a maximum of $4000. Even if the surgery is 50,000 and I get billed for $10,000.

Chapstick for sure, gas x strips. Good luck!!

Oddly very calm tonight, I leave for the hospital at 5am and have surgery scheduled for 7:45. Thanks everyone here for your insight, your support and for all the answers you have provided that have made this decision easier for me. I look forward to joining you on the losers bench. Good luck to my fellow sleevers tomorrow! And every day for that matter. :D

WOO HOO!! It came quickly, huh?? Sleep well, and best of luck to you and all of us tomorrow. We got this!