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[BryJohn 72]

6 days out and 10 lbs gone! This is crazy!!!

[newme-in13 37]

6 days out and 10 lbs gone! This is crazy!!!

That's great news!! Congrats. Keep up the great work.

[BryJohn 72]

WooHoo! I just had the best cottage cheese ever. It may be because I have been on liquids for 9 days.

[stacy03 50]

WooHoo! I just had the best cottage cheese ever. It may be because I have been on liquids for 9 days.

Lol still doing well? I bet that cottage cheese was delicious!

[BryJohn 72]

Lol still doing well? I bet that cottage cheese was delicious!

Oh ya! I walked 3.5 miles today and it felt good. I hit 271 today and I'm hoping to be in the 260's tomorrow.

[zacben 10]

Ladies there is a great Facebook page that I gave joined that I really enjoy that is only women that have had WLS. Everyone is so helpfull and delightful. They leave all kinds of helpful tips and inspiration. The site is "new me"

[BryJohn 72]

Hey stranger! How is your progress going?

[newme-in13 37]

Ladies there is a great Facebook page that I gave joined that I really enjoy that is only women that have had WLS. Everyone is so helpfull and delightful. They leave all kinds of helpful tips and inspiration. The site is "new me"

Is it a private page? I didn't see it come up in search. I am a member of 2 other Facebook pages, men and women both on there. They are both private so the info/postings do not show up on your personal FB page.

[Hemlock99 6]

Hey everyone, I need some advice/help plz!!! . My surgeon no longer goes to IU, he's only at St V now. IU has a very intense program pre surgery, which I'm doing well on. However, I really love my Dr. If I go to St V, it will be out of network and more $, but I think I'm willing to pay for my surgeon vs IU's program. I'm nervous that if St V program isn't as intense, that I won't do as well in the long run. Thoughts, advice???

[sara.rn 9]

Hey everyone' date=' I need some advice/help plz!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. My surgeon no longer goes to IU, he's only at St V now. IU has a very intense program pre surgery, which I'm doing well on. However, I really love my Dr. If I go to St V, it will be out of network and more , but I think I'm willing to pay for my surgeon vs IU's program. I'm nervous that if St V program isn't as intense, that I won't do as well in the long run. Thoughts, advice???[/quote']

I think you will do just fine with St V. I have come thru their program, I've lost 90lbs in 7 months. The support groups are wonderful, so are the nutritionist. What I've learned is its all what you put into it. They give you the keys, you gotta drive the car

[Hemlock99 6]

True, they do surgery on your stomach, not your brain. LOL

[stacy03 50]

Hey everyone' date=' I need some advice/help plz!!! . My surgeon no longer goes to IU, he's only at St V now. IU has a very intense program pre surgery, which I'm doing well on. However, I really love my Dr. If I go to St V, it will be out of network and more , but I think I'm willing to pay for my surgeon vs IU's program. I'm nervous that if St V program isn't as intense, that I won't do as well in the long run. Thoughts, advice???[/quote']

What does IU do that is really intense? I chose ST.V, mainly because of insurance but am pretty happy with their program. but i admit, i don't know much about IU's program. I am 7 days pre-op! July 1st is my big day. But I've been going to their support groups already an have found them really helpful.

[Hemlock99 6]

What does IU do that is really intense? I chose ST.V' date=' mainly because of insurance but am pretty happy with their program. but i admit, i don't know much about IU's program. I am 7 days pre-op! July 1st is my big day. But I've been going to their support groups already an have found them really helpful.[/quote']

Congratulations on your date! So close! IU makes you do a liver reduction diet, which is literal, and loose weight prior to surgery in addition to the 2-3 group mtgs and NUT appt per month. They drill and drill the stuff in your head so intensely. It could be just my take on it though. It's not bad, I'm just always going to a mandatory meeting if some kind.

[stacy03 50]

Congratulations on your date! So close! IU makes you do a liver reduction diet' date=' which is literal, and loose weight prior to surgery in addition to the 2-3 group mtgs and NUT appt per month. They drill and drill the stuff in your head so intensely. It could be just my take on it though. It's not bad, I'm just always going to a mandatory meeting if some kind.[/quote']

I understand! Mandatory is more motivating than non-mandatory! St Vincent's is more what you make of it. NUT and groups available and recommended

[BryJohn 72]

My Dr also is switching but since I've already had surgery I'm planning on just staying with IU. Had this happened before surgery I guarantee I would have gone with her. Also if I had it to do all over again I would have started with St.Vincent only because the process is a lot faster there.