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I'm a newbie, live in Michigan. Dr. Pesta is my surgeon. I had to do 6 months of supervised weight loss to be covered by insurance. It's been a VERY long and agonizing road but I finished my 6 months this month and am scheduled for surgery for next month. Been lurking on here for a little bit. Some great topics and great resource for me. I've been testing different Proteins and so far I haven't cared for any of them really. I've tried the Isopure bottled Fruit drinks, muscle milk, premier Protein and one other I can't remember but they all kinda suck! lol.

I've struggled with weight my whole life. I was taught terrible eating habits growing up and continued those habits into my adulthood.

Anyone around my area? Anyone scheduled May 19th?

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Amazing!!! No complications I've lost 60lbs and it's the best decision I've ever made and I would do it all over again!

That's awesome to hear! I'm looking forward to getting mine done. I'm so tired of the constant battle. It would be nice to have a tool to actually help me! Any tips you can provide?

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You'll do great!! Just be patient the beginning was the hardest part as time goes on you'll learn what you can and can't eat (fries now make me sick, which isn't the worst thing ever makes it easier to stay away) and follow everything your doctor tells you to do!

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I'm in the thumb. I had mine with Dr. Taylor at the Barix Clinic in ypsalanti one year ago. I've heard they're carried at Kroger. I have 2 small town stores by me that carries them. Rockin' Refuel. LOVE them! 30 grams Protein but we only (fine by me) have chocolate. It's chocolate milk but lactose free. 2 bucks each. At first I could only drink half at a time so a buck a meal, that's reasonable enough.

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You'll do great!! Just be patient the beginning was the hardest part as time goes on you'll learn what you can and can't eat (fries now make me sick, which isn't the worst thing ever makes it easier to stay away) and follow everything your doctor tells you to do!

I agree. The first few months are difficult. You go from eating so much down to trying to get enough! Your brain says "yes I can" while your sleeve says "no way in hell."

It's worth it though. Just don't go into it thinking you've got it all figured out. You don't "get" it til you "GET" it.

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@@kimpossible67 How was your experience with Dr. Taylor? I'm looking at scheduling a consult with him in June.

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I am in Holland. Sleeved April 27. Doing great.

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