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love Dr. Sadek & team...I have my one month follow up this afternoon and have had nothing but a positive and professional experience. Went to him Nov 21st and left w/surgery date of Feb 22nd...lost 15lbs preop and another 15-16 since surgery. They keep their appts or reschedule w/no problem. EVERYTHING they did was "as it was presented" to me. NO SURPRISES - Great results...Compassionate doctor who cares and wants to help you! Good luck

8 day preop - lost 15

My fav is Premier BANANA CREME & Walmart has them!!

Try sugar free WUERTHERS -they're great!!

Just a tip- the premier shakes have a banana cream flavor that's the best!!! AND u can find it at Walmart!! Hope this helps one of you. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I was a lucky one n only needed 3 mos with no weight loss requirement - whew!! BUT my friend had to lose 10% of EXCESS weight n not body weight - this seems more realistic for people already acknowledging they have a problem with food. The insurance companies really need to standardize preop testing /stuff so uniform for all. How can someone not need a preop diet and someone else need 4 weeks.. I'm only 8 days so happy with that but there sb a norm established and then have yr Dr tweaking for the individual, Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Also feb 22nd - I'm afraid of all the things that can happen if I don't have this surgery!!! Let's keep our eyes on the prize + let those dark thoughts keep moving...GOOD HEALTH is here for us " if we take the help" . Love & understanding for all!!

Hey Laurie, Think about the EXTRA 8-10 years you're ADDING to your life...I think about those extra years and special times I WILL have with my son:) and now let the Peace & Calm flow thru!! Good Luck to all of us out here looking for that extra support to get us through!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Sweet Vengeance - is being happy with yourself!!! You go girl Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Good luck - I'm Feb 22nd VSG & looking forward to keeping it off!! It's like a light at the end of a tunnel- ps I'm from jersey too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know u said no shakes but I just read somewhere to pour one into little round ICE CUBE TRAYS and pop them thruout the day!! Might be more tolerable for you?? The banana cream from Walmart is so much better than van/choc. Good luck Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Way to goooooooooo!!!!! U look mahhhhhhhvelous!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

GREAT ARTICLE - I'm resetting my HAPPY buttons very soon!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

This is really sad The anticipation and preparation to surgery is overwhelming and VERY emotional. I can't imagine how you feel getting to that point & NOT having it done! It's a major setback but don't be derailed by what's best for you. Strength comes at times we least expect it Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

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Crushing It!!! Love the IDK for current weight- who cares?? We've been prisoners long enough to the scale - my goal is to throw it out & know as long as I change my lifestyle it's all good. Keep up the good work Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for this Lil Lizzie!! I'm having mine done feb 22nd and know I'll be experiencing the same...trying to prepare as best I can to understand my new "normal" Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I LOVE THIS!!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thank u for writing this!! It's good to see the what life can be like on the other side Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm a newbie and can't believe this is a topic that had to be addressed!! I very much appreciate the shared info- how disheartening to see what some have dealt with. Wishing everyone success in 2017 -- Here's to positive, sincere, caring & informative posts going forward!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

There's always going to be NAYSAYERS!! We know it's not easy so who cares what they think!! I compare this to people who say having a Csection is the easy way thru childbirth to somehow diminish our joy. There's no medal at the end for HOW you get there - only VICTORY for doing it!! So good health to us all - We are not alone!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Guess I've been pretty lucky! BCBS -NJ didn't require 6mos or weight loss. I called surgeon for consultation- they took insurance info over phone - after benefits confirmed I made appt 2 was out to meet surgeon. Took weight BP n forms. I printed on line so they were all filled out. At end of my appt surgeon gave me a date 90 days later exactly!! I've been doing all tests during this time. Nutritionist said I start preop diet 2/14th for 2/22nd surgery. Only thing she had me do was try Protein shakes one day (4x week) and the Vitamins for post op. I didn't know the requirements could be so drastically different!! They need to get on same page for all!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm the 22nd too ???????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I Hv BCBS & need endoscopy too Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

You look MAH VELOUS!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App