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GENEPRO is amazing isn't it?! it is totally flavorless and mixes with everything!!

You ladies look amazing!! Great job!!

I didn't like the nose pillows either Or the headgear. I told them I hated it, and got to trade it for a really super soft nose mask, with the "bella loops" (the loops that go just around your ears!) MUCH less gear, and if you are claustrophobic like me, this was the answer. BTW, I love my cpap. I sleep so much better, never sleep with my mouth open anymore. I adjust the humidity, so I am don't dry out my nose or sinuses. And I do not snore. I am also able to sleep on my stomach with it. (oddly enough). Hope this helps.

I think I'm going to order some of this tea, just to have on hand, in prep for my upcoming surgery (provided I'm approved) ((trying not to jinx myself)

Yeah, I just can't bring myself to watch stuff like that. I would rather speak to real people at support groups, or friends I know who are down 100+ pounds because they chose WLS over death. Programs like that are not unbiased anyway. They are all about $$ and selling the program. (sponsors, and whatnot). I have family members (my Mom) who watches this stuff, and calls me and tries to convince me not to go the WLS route, because I will fail, because everyone fails. (that is what she has learned by watching these programs). Ok, i'm off my soapbox now. Carry on...........

Great advice! I especially enjoyed the part about having to listen to the coworkers friends husband talking about his snail collection. I swear that happens at every party (not necessarily about snails, of course), but I will smile and appear interested when it happens now.

I'm super spoiled. I have a vita mixer.

All I can say is WOW. I intend to use Dr Hoehn, but I live 5 minutes from the Bariatric Hospital. He must be really awesome for folks to make that long of a drive. That makes me feel like I made the right decision.

What I wrote here earlier was too depressing, ,so I deleted it, So I will just say, Good morning, and everyone have a great day, and enjoy the program, if you watch it.

That does not sound uplifting.

Did they stick you a bunch in your hands looking for a vein for the IV's?

Good looking man! Congrats to you for a longer and healthier life!

This topic interested me when I saw it this morning. The media have put some horrible doubts into peoples minds about this life saving procedure. I hope this documentary is uplifting. So many are not. In fact they are mostly about the 1% who fail and gain it back or have complications. I haven't seen too many documentaries on wls that are positive and uplifting. Because of the message these programs put out there, many educated people (that I know personally) believe that after I have this surgery something horrible will happen, or I will just gain it back anyway, like every other "diet" I've been on. Sometimes attitude is everything, and if you go into this with the attitude that some of these documentaries talk about, then you'll probably chicken out (not you, but anyone who puts all their faith in the media). I know too many people whose lives were saved with wls to believe some of these programs that deliver doom and gloom. Ok, I'm off my soapbox now. Sorry for the "media" rant. Have a great day!

OMG, I want to be you right now! Congrats!

Luck! Luck! Luck! Luck! Luck! Luck! Luck!!!! (but you wont need it) This sugery is a life "saver". Looking forward to hearing from you when you're on the other side. Oh and keep your umbrella handy, I hear there is "rain" in the forecast.

Hello!! what insurance do you have? Let us all know how it goes!

I was just there today!!! I'm on vacation...I'm sure I'll be there again soon. And I'm picking up some of this cuteness!

That's it. I need to go shopping. Very cute! I want them!!

Bob, You've got this! Spend some quality time with your folks. You'll be fine. Last Supper??!! It is NOT your last supper. You will have many more suppers. They just may be a bit smaller. I'm sure many people will start sending you encouragement as the night goes on. Just breathe!!! Your wife will be there for you. Be sure to let us know how you're doing going forward. Take care and Happy Holidays!

Syntrax nectar Cookies and cream, with a cup of skim milk, a table spoon of Hersheys unsweetened cocoa powder and some ice cubes. & blend. YUMMMMO!!!! I tell everyone about it. One of these days there'll be a shortage! HA!

@@Tiffany2015 that is quite an eye opener isn't it!! I hadn't heard that, but it really puts it into perspective. I enroll in my insurance companies bariatric program on January 2nd, so I'll schedule surgeons appointment and from what I understand the COE will schedule all my other required appointments. I did my 6 months of dr supervised diet already, I did my sleep study already.....so now it's just a matter of time. I'm excited to get started and stop waiting around! Anything you can share for folks like me who aren't as far along.....is certainly welcome!

Genepro unflavored!!

Welcome @@laurenelizabeth Please keep us posted with your progress. I see you're very new here. Feel free to reach out to these very knowledgeable and helpful folks here. I am still waiting in the wings. Looks like you will have a Happy Holiday!!

Calling the insurance co is at the top of my list for January 2, 2015!! (That's when it goes into effect!)

I am hoping to begin the approval process January 2nd. I'm wondering if the surgeons won't be backed up at the start of the year, like they are at the end of the year. I saved up my OOP for this specific reason, hoping to get this done this winter. What do you think? Think the Bariatric hospitals will have a little more space at the start of the year than they do at the end of the year?