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Wow only two??? Thats good to hear hope I only have to have two as well or he can go over my old ones.. I love the details I think thats what a lot of us need to hear. I am excited about the revision the band just has not been a friend at all. I understand working your tool but it was stuborn...lol...Thanks again for all the detailed information it really does come across well and makes me a little more anxious to get the show on the road 27 days and I will be on my way!

I wonder why the differnce in staples and no staples are either of you revisions maybe that has something to do with it?

Thanks muffintop!!!I read on OH that a lady had surgery in Mx and said she had to have stitches removed, and I started to panic ...So glad I got people in the know!! Thanks again!!!

Okay another question for all you po-op Dr. Garcia sleevers. Incisions... Did they use desolvable stitches on you, regular stitches that have to be taken out, or did they use Dermabond. I was just wondering because I work in Afghanistan and would not be able to get the stitches out until about two months after. If you guys could help I would appreciate it. Thank you!!

Good for you lady im a pre-sleever and a smoker. I dont have to stop smoking until two weeks before but I am starting now I have a patch on and it works for the most part, however I do want to be smoke free anyhow so this is a begining to an end for me. I hope you contiuned success in both.

Yeah I been smoking just as long as you have ma'am and its tuff I have this patch on but I still asked a lady for one...smh I know... However that was only one I was eating to stop thinkng about it and I got tired of that. I did good for 9 hours...Im going to do better today though no cig at all...I have to be two weeks smoke free but Im trying to stop now so I wont have to try to do it later at the last minute, also so I wont be trying to fight cravings after surgery... Who you telling about missing smoking I didnt think it would be this bad but lawwwwd have mercy! Best of luck on your surgery and smoking Im sure everything will turn out great!

CONGRATS SUGAR TEE I am with you being a slave to that band. I will also be getting revised in Nov everything all in one if I dont have any issues from this band if not I will get it taken out and then back for surgery in another two months. Keep me posted on how everything goes and your journey to a new you. All the best and blessings in your new journey!

Bukeye to rescue again I guess I will sent Alma an email and see what they think about the patch, to easy dont know why I didnt think of that...lol...I think its funny I come to you guys for answers before the people that are actually doing the surgery and coordinating everything...smh..

Oh and welcome to all you newbies here, even though the sign says advance member Im just as new as you!!! Hope you guys stay in touch and let us know how your surgeries go!

I love the name thing Im gonna have to think of something...I was just wondering is anybody else here a smoker...I just decided to quit two days ago but actually started today. I have a patch on but my mind is thinking it needs it idk...However, if you are a smoker is it okay to use it up until surgery or do they not want you to have any nicotine in your system to include the patch or any kind of smoking gum?

I havent been sleeved yet but I think that happens too with the band ( IM GOING FOR A REVISION NEXT MONTH). I think because I dont want to throw up or get stuck I just dont really eat anything but slider foods. However, because of the band I dont like to eat ANYTHING... I mean just about everything I eat or even think about eating makes me want to throw up or just completely turned off by. The only reason I eat is so I dont end up passing out somewhere...smh..Even though im not in you ladies shoes yet I know exactly where your coming from.

I feel the same way as you!! Im like what if the band has done to much damage and now i cant get the surgery... Well if I cant get the surgery until afterwards I would rather be safe then sorry. So go and get it taken out at least that is start so you dont have to worry about any other complications, associated with the band. You will be fine Im sure I will say a prayer for us and let god work his magic!!!

Welcome Sara I will be having my surgery on the 26th as well in mexico...So excited for you and hope to hear how things are going through your journey!!!

Im on the 26th too in Mexico good luck and I cant wait to hear how your doing!!!

I havent been sleeved yet but its easy to slip back to bad habits when you dont have anybody to push you or dont hold yourself accountability the same way you did at the beginning of surgery. However I dont think beating yourself up by putting on jeans that fit tight on your body is a way to make the situation any better. I think you got it under control being that your acknoweldging that you have had a set back. Be positive when all else seems at a lost you have people here that Im sure will be in your corner just get back on the horse and start kick those pounds AZZ again!!! Best of luck lady!!!

Noveber 26th

NOVEMBER 26 POW!! ME-HE-CO HERE I COME!!

WELCOME SARAH!!! You are making a long trip but I believe it will be life changing and give you joy. Also a more fufilling life with those wonderful girls without being plauged by weight or the other conditions associated with being overweight.... I wish you the best in your travels and journey to Mx. I will be going to Mx also with Dr. Garcia. I will be sure to keep you in my thoughts as will the rest of the NOVEMBER SLEEVE FAMILY!!!

Its okay just one of those things...The only thing I can say is good about the band is it taught me how to eat slow small portions so Im sure I should be right on track with eating with the sleeve. I will make an account and add you I put an app on my ipod so I can track calories, exercise etc. Oh yes Im sure it will not only Delete it but send it to infinity and beyond..LOL!!! We are already winning with making a decision for ourselves so on too the next steps in success!!

The strawberry and vanilla flavor has 18g chocolate 19g.

The taste was really good, not chalkie like other people say about there protein. I've mixed it with water and milk but either way it tasted good to me. I live in Killeen Texas. Yeah Im ready for the sleeve too!!! I've had the band, well still have it now but Im so ready to get this thing out of my body its so not worth the long term trouble and trouble I've had with it. Wish I would have searched all bariatric surgery before getting it because I would have opted for the sleeve in 2009 instead of this band bull...

I tried to post it again and still no luck but if you go on GNC's website and type lean muscle in the search window it will bring it up. It comes in a red and black box. If you click on the product it will bring it up scroll down and there will be some tabs underneath it to give you product information.

CJ its GNC PRO PERFORMANCE LEAN MUSCLE MEAL. I tried to post what it had in it on here but wasnt able to saying that its not enough room I will try again and see If I cant post here.

Yep exactly what I needed Thank you buckeye!!

I dont know if calories are a concern when dealing with protein and how much protein to get in. I was thinking about 80 grams of protein like with the band, I dont know if thats right? However the protein I use has 250 calories but 40 grams of protein and I dont know if thats going to be bad either being as though we are going to be on pretty much of a liquid diet the first two weeks anyway. How many calories did they say we should consume post-op?? I am a self pay so I wont get any of that information until after the surgery. I kind of wish I went through my insurance to do it but I wouldnt be able to make all the obligations required so thats why im doing a self pay in MX. Any help you guys got would be appreciated thanks!