MamiMB

My neighbor just gave me samples of hers, I am actually drinking the coffee ice cream flavor right now with almond milk, it is pretty good. I was about to go to their website to see everything they've got. She also gave me an unopened travel pack singles with 8 single scoop packets so I guess they could also be sample packs. As far as price, I drink the Fairlife protein drinks which can be pricey but don't have the after taste of most of the protein drinks out there so paying a bit extra is ok for me. Where in Washington are you located?

I had mine done on 3/29/23 and I thought hunger would be gone for awhile also.....no such luck. Always hungry lol.

The same thing happened to me, the 3 week stall, lasted almost a week. It does make you wonder if you'll lose anything else but keep following the program and it will happen. Your body is trying to regulate itself is all.

I had the robotic assisted surgery and have had zero problems. The surgeon is in control, and the robot apparently get into positions inside that a person can't which makes it much easier and I believe less pain and stress in recovery for patient.

My hunger hasn't stopped either, I was hoping it would. I'm at my 3rd week and sure enough have not lost in a few days, actually gained a couple of pounds. I know it's expected so I won't worry yet 😕 I have not had any issues with anything I have tried to eat, tastes haven't changed. I usually eat anywhere between 600-800 a day depending what I have. I am concentrating on protein and eat about every 2.5 hours per what my Dr. has said.

My Dr. told me that the insurance will go by your weight when you first come in so there shouldn't be a problem.

I see you are in WA, who did your surgery? I'm with Multicare Tacoma, surgery in 3 days.

I'm getting the sleeve on the 29th, which surgery are you having?

I've watched a lot of his videos, he's great!

Yep, I’m 66 and having my VSG on the 29th so have started my LSD diet today. If I would have known that my insurance would cover the surgery I would have done it sooner, but maybe I wouldn’t have been ready then who knows. I’m nervous but excited at the same time. You will do great!

Congrats! Mine is not until the 29th. Good luck to you, you'll do great!

I am scheduled for 3/30 also, I am excited but nervous. We got this!

I like the Premier Protein Clear, they have tropical punch and peach, they are pretty easy to get down. Congratulations!

I've been watching a Dr. on you tube who explains it perfectly....his name is John Pilcher. He has a few videos, you should watch the one where he talks about the 3 week stall. As long as you're following your program you're fine:)

Thank you, I appreciate the input.

Hi, I had my endoscopy in November and they said I had some Intestinal metaplasia.......I spoke with Dr. about it today and she said that she would like to do another Endoscopy but that it wouldn't keep me from having the sleeve. Have any of you had this come up? I'm going to have another one done Feb 28th just so she can look around some more. Apparently with risk factors it could turn into stomach cancer, although she said many people are walking around with it that probably don't even know.

My bad, the Dr. that is saying this is the one who did my Endoscopy, not the bariatric surgeon. She thinks it would be ok to do the sleeve surgery but I think I will talk with my bariatric Dr. to see if the RNY would be better. I don't have reflux so not sure what will happen. I just hope I can get the surgery.

I was required to have 4 nutrition visits, along with everything else that was required, my last visit on Feb 3rd is going to be the pre op nutrition visit and hopefully surgery scheduling after that. I think my surgeons office is scheduling out to April right now.

You've got this!

Hi David, my PCP is in the Franciscan network, I didn’t realize they had a WL center. I’m leaning toward the sleeve but after reading all this I’m wondering…..I will be getting the endoscopy and go from there although I don’t have any issues in that regard.

Hi David, I'm in Washington also. I have just started my journey, spoke with the Dr. and am making sure I have everything done, my insurance requires 4 months of medically supervised weight loss so I'm starting that in November, and I need the Endoscopy so I'm thinking I won't be ready for surgery until Feb-March 2023. Who are you seeing for your procedure? I'm going through MultiCare.

I am in my 60's and BMI is at least 40 right now. Did you all have to follow the protocol of medical weight loss first, and have all the tests that I hear about? Trying to get an idea of how long it may be between my first visit on 10/11 and possible surgery date. I have had most of the tests that I've been reading that are required, except the psychologist.

Thanks Shoppgirl! I'm trying to think of everything I can for my appt. I'm thinking the sleeve would be the best for me but I'll listen to the Dr's advice of course. How long is the wait in your experience from first appt to actual surgery. I know tests are required etc...I have researched the heck out of this lol!

I am just starting my journey also, I have an appointment on Oct 11 to see the Bartiatric Dr.