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Maddie, that is SUPER- DUPER!! congrats on your loss, cant wait til sept 17!!

GirlLLLLLLL, You just made me:thumbup: pumped :thumbup:to get sleeved!! I soo cant wait!!!!!!!!! congrats, I'm so happy for you~:thumbup1:

congrats everyone!!

ewwww! I took pre pictures too ~GROSS! I thought just b/c I hid from my pic being taken for years (which I regret now) with family, I dont look like I do~..REALITY CHECK! I cannot wait til Sept 17th...!

Congrats! You look grrrreat!! I subscribed too!.

OHHHHH TIFFF~~ Did you have to show MY BOYFRIEND?? I'm with you, I cried when it ended too... I think I'm going to molest my puter screen now. LOL~~

Well, that guy was rude, lack of manners on his part. Maybe he seen you pre op, and noticed your new hot body, and thought no way without surgery!? I dunno but your right its none of his business. When I researched this, I didnt go around asking ppl if they had surgery. very random..

LMAO Thanks for the umm... heads up..(no punt intended:) he he Now I'm going to be prepared, !! thanks again..

I am preop also - so no advice but just wanted to say I'm sending my thoughts & prayers your way for a quick recovery. Keep us posted~God bless..

I was going to get the lapband also, but after ALOT of research, I changed my mind- ppl with problems, ppl converting from band to sleeve not to mention the fill problems and erosion of the band!. Read over Tiff's blog, it has alot of valuable info there.

Just got this from Dr Cirangle MD (San Fransico) he seems to think bougie size is important. This is the difference: Size: 32 fr Diameter (mm): 10.6, Volume (cc) 13.2 40 fr Diameter (mm): 13, Volume (cc) 19.9 48 fr Diameter (mm): 16, Volume (cc) 30.1 Here's his presentation site: http://www.ssat.com/video/2008/SSAT%2049th%20Annual%20Meeting(3)-Cirangle.htm

))))absolutely!!(((:biggrin2:

Sorry, Havent heard of it either, maybe go to the main forums and post question under insurance & financing. Hope you find your answer. ~ Kelly

Thank you for the explainations, I think what Maddie said, describes (medically) really what is going on in our bodies~ that makes perfect sense!

calgarygirl!! SAME DAY WOO HOO!! I will be having my surgery in Indianapolis, IN by Dr. Inman. What about you? LMAO@ granny panties!! I cant wait to show myself off, instead of hiding me behind the ugly clothes they sell for fat ppl lol!! keep in touch, xxx Kelly

What an inspiration! CONGRATS! YOU DID IT!!! (Hope I can too!:confused1:

I got this book referral from a medical site in which they highly recommended. I checked ebay and amazon they have it for sale starting at about $15~ Amazon lets you look inside. It seems like a lot of ppl here have a problem with the emotional part of baratric surgery. hope this helps, I ordered a copy of the book myself and I'm not sleeved yet! The Emotional First + Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery, Second Edition [Paperback] Cynthia L. Alexander[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1#][/ame] Author

LMAO @ slung leg!!! Cute pic Tiff!

woo hoo CONGRATS ON YOUR DATES!~! IF ANYONE WANT TO EMAIL ME, MY EMAIL IS KELLYMILLER333@YAHOO.COM My date is Sept 17, have about 100 to lose- I agree this site is wonderful to surround your self. Take care, Kelly

My nut says to stay away from peanut butter! confused?

Yep, I believe that's how it goes, I'm praying for ya! let us know!!

Here's a poll: I would like to know which protein supplements/shakes you use, protein? calories? carbs? brand? thanks for the help!

which of all the protein supplements has the greatest (whey isolate )protein gram count?