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I had to sit down with my surgeon and discuss whether I should have an IVC filter. In the end, My Hematologist felt that blood thinning injections will be fine, and the surgeon agreed with him because he would be "in and out quickly." He told me if I wanted to have an IVC filter, he would support me, but I may have a hard time convincing a Vascular surgeon to do it.

I also searched for her name on Facebook and nothing comes up. How do you join this page???

I had my last 6 mo. appointment less than a week ago. I received my date--May 14th. They just called today to say I was approved! Yay!! I can't believe it happened so fast!

May 14th for me! I am do excited! The 6 months just flew by. I am a little nervous too. But mostly, excited!

Hi! I just received my date! I am going to be sleeved on May 14! Happy Mother's Day to me!!! Yeah! Any other May sleevers out there?

Hi. I am currently working through the 6 months required for insurance. Like most everyone else, I have been having a hard time with the Protein shakes. I did find that I love the Premeir Protein Shakes from costco. I just went to a Sleeve support group and the nurse said that we can't have the whey Concentrate for a couple of months. I thought it seemed like a lot of people on here use Premeir. Has anyone else been told only Whey isolate? My doctor only recommends unjury and Syntrax nectar. I have a hard time with both kinds. Who has used Premier Protein and been successful?

I know I am going to sound stupid, but what is a compression garment, and how does it help?

Hi. I am new. I am three months in toward my 6 month required pre-op appointments. I have been looking forward to this board helping by not only providing information, but support. However, I am really surprised by all the nasty comments. Is this how it always is? I have seen it on several other topics as well. Now I am sure that some people are grumpy without food, but I am just so blown away at some of the responses from people. It does not make me feel encouraged if I have a question in the future.

Does the sourness of the Greek Yogurt over power the ranch seasoning?

Hi! I am new. I am almost 3 months into my 6 month requirement for surgery. I am doing my best to make healthy changes and learn all I can so that I can be successful with this tool. I am frustrated because I keep trying plain greek yogurt and I hate it! My Nut says that they prefer us to get our protein in soft foods like pudding and yogurt rather than the drinks. I have tried to put Toroni syrups in. I tollerated the Strawberry. I tried putting in PB2, choc. PB2, and even the caramel Torani. And I still hated it. Between that and struggling to find a protein shake mixture that I like, I am feeling a little discouraged. I did fall in love with the Mio in my water. That is going a long way to helping me give up Coke! Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions? Does it have to be Greek Yogurt? I tried Chobani and Oikios. I have not tried the Fage yet.