Frenchie1977

Ok so I am new here and just beginning this process. I have a limited income so my 6 months of appts will be spent saving money for all the supplements I will need for a while. I have been reading allot of posts and I was wondering what is Isopure, is that a protein drink and if not what are the best no fuss protein drinks to consider.

The girl who regrets it is one out of all the experienced sleeves here, she had some complications and therefore has not seen the positive side of her surgery yet. You have to remember that with all surgeries their are risks of complications, but those complications rarely happen. Furthermore the dehydration thing is up to you and how much you force yourself to sip all day long, if u do that you won't get dehydrated. And I wouldn't even worry about the complications, it's more dangerous to drive your car then it is to have this surgery

I am being treated for major depression and it is mostly under control with my medication but I am worried that psych won't approve me because there is the chance that the surgery will bring on a depressive episode. Any advice on how I handle this line of questioning? I'm really good at managing my depression, I know when it is within acceptable limits and I can identify when it's not and when I need help. I have been in therapy for years for it. So any advice?

What specifically is scared get you

@@smills7382 after my seminar I just called the next morning and scheduled my initial consultation, they said they would call me within a week but I was not waiting anymore, I was persistent but I got my appointment

@cassandra- I have had some lucid dreams with it but that's it, no sleepwalking or anything like that

I just quit a few days ago on chantix. Still want a cigarette but I'm not going nuts for one no physical craving really, it's just the ritual of smoking that I'm missing, going outside, having those five minutes away from the world all to myself while smoking was my favorite. But here I am 2 days smoke free

Hi all I'm so glad you spoke up so we can keep tabs on each other throughout this process

I just quit and yeah I am dying for one sigh

Glad to find some other newbies like me, we can keep tabs on each other as we go through this process

I seen allot about giving up diet soda on the boards today and I was just wondering what the reasoning behind giving it up is, diet Pepsi has no calories, no carbs, no sugar. Is it just the carbonation? Just curious I'm new to all this, my initial consult is Aug 10 and I have to do 6 months.

I just went to my informational seminar and I asked exactly this question. My surgeon said not for the first three months but after that I could take them if needed.

I was just wondering how much weight your surgeons told you you have to lose before surgery. I just found out I have to do 6 months medically supervised diet before approval so I'm worried that I won't lose enough in that time or that I will get obsessed and lose too much and the insurance will think I can do it on my own and deny me

I went to my informational seminar tonight and the surgeon said 30-40 percent of sleeve patients regain their weight. That scared me, it seems like a really high number. I'm scared I will fail at this. Anyone else hear these numbers and get scared? If so how are you managing that fear. I'm committed to doing this and doing it right but I must admit this has my head spinning.

Thank you all for the record replies, I realize this is up to me to make the changes and I am committed to doing exactly that. I'm not worried about my surgeons skills he's a world renowned surgeon, I think he was just trying to drive home the point that this really is up to me. He described the first year as your grace period where it is easy to lose and said after that it is up to you to maintain it and stick with the program. I will do this.

Congrats and good luck, I'm actually jealous as I am just starting this process

I am in Maricopa, az

I just arranged all my first appointments today, first I have to attend a seminar before they will schedule my initial consultation, then I learn from my insurance company that I will be required to do 6 months of medically supervised weight loss. I was all excited about taking the plunge and getting the ball rolling on this and now I'm feeling like this is gonna take forever

How cool maybe we could meet halfway for a non fat coffee

Where are you in AZ? I live in Maricopa about 40 minutes outside phoenix

I am going to banner gateway in Gilbert, that's who my pup referred me to, but I have heard that Phoenix barometric center with dr Kurt springer is good too

Remember that you are going through some serious hormonal changes and that can skew your perspective. Ask yourself if your husband a good and loving man. If the answer is yes then give him a chance, maybe you just need to let him get to know the new you that you have created. Above all remember that this too shall pass, your feelings and emotions will level out, you just have to be patient with yourself and your husband.

Congrats, I'm jealous lol, I'm just starting this whole process

I was leaning towards bypass. My surgeon had a number of serious, real deal, no kidding, rubber meets the road type conversations with me and urged me to reconsider. He stressed that I'd benefit from the sleeve due to the ability to take the NSAID's and other meds for arthritis and pain in the future. I listened to him. I'm damn glad I did. This is a decision that you need to make after much contemplation and accurate information shared by your surgeon.....seek second opinions (I did, too) and be informed. Whichever way you go.....embrace that and nothing else. Stay strict to your specific plan and enjoy the results.

Just wondering how all of you made your decision to be sleeved rather than bypass, I'm leaning heavily towards sleeve but find myself going back and forth