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@MeginNola-Do you get the slimies with eggs even if it is a bite? (just curious.-My surgery date is close) @ Becca-Same to you. Is the portion of hamburger meat irrelevant?

Great responses! Thank you. I am very glad to hear I will be feeling "normal" or really close to it. Oh..and thinner! :whoo:

Thank you Lissa!!!! I am very excited. :smile1:

@Scotiff- Welcome! My surgery is one day after you! You will be able to play with your 1st grandchild for many years to come. How great is that? @Michell- Tomorrow! Woohoo! I am ready to have it done too! Come back as soon as you can. We would love to hear from you. Best wishes! :cheer2:

If you don't get answers you might want to search for surgeons of excellence in her area. http://www.surgicalr...g/locate/asmbs/ Actually I will re-phrase that. I would first search for surgeons of excellence and THEN ask others their opinion about them.

Hi there! Welcome! We have similar stats and my surgery is on the 16th! I am excited. Are you? My only advice is to read, read & read some more on this website! I have learned SO much! P.S. I noticed you also posted on the forum for November sleevers. I will answer you there as well. Come often!

Thanks for this. It reminds me to also take my neti pot, just in case. Actually, I will start using it today to hopefully have it under control.

Some cheeses are naturally lactose free. Cabot brand & others. You can enjoy cheese again!

What a wonderful experience Sandy! You will lose in no time! I love your attitude. Where did you have surgery?

Hello! We are planning a trip to Europe in March. It is the only time of the year we can go. I will only be 4 months out and not at goal, of course. (I need to lose 100 pounds). This is where your crystal balls come in. How will I feel? Will my energy levels be high or will I still be recovering? Will I be able to eat "normally" by then? ( I mean our new normal, of course.) Will I be able to eat Desserts and non Protein foods once in a while? Lastly, I am thinking I will be at least 40 pounds lighter. Is this a reasonable expectation? I know I am asking you to predict the future. LOL Indulge me will ya? :plane:

Great story! You look wonderful with your little black dress. Believe it or not, I think you carried your weight very nicely on your wedding day. Of course, you are probably healthier and a whole lot happier now. Congratulations and thanks for stopping by. Very inspirational.

Great thread! Thanks for asking the question.

Hi! Come join other November sleevers here: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/26418-banana-babes/page__hl__%2Bbanana+%2Bbabes__fromsearch__1

Try GNC. They will let you return opened containers if you don't like it. Also, for a "juicy" taste (as opposed to milky) try the Isopure bottles. They sell them there as well. Don't buy too much though, since I have read here that our taste buds change.

Congrats CeeCee! Just think that we will be well on our way in January. A great start to the New Year! That thought keeps me happy and calm. :smile1:

I get the impression the original poster has already had a breast reduction and is wondering if she will lose the small breasts she now has. Hopefully she comes back to clarify. I got tired of waiting 20 plus years to be thin and got a breast reduction 6 years ago. Best decision I ever made. I think I will end up with saggy, SMALL deflated breasts and I am ok with that! :biggrin2: I can't imagine walking the halls after VSG with huge breasts that used to reach my waist! :nono: I hope someone tells us HOW small they will get. LOL

You will call her first thing in the morning right? :boink: (That should be you in yellow and her in the blue! LOL)

Hi Gals! Please come introduce yourselves at the forum for November Sleevers! http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/26418-banana-babes/page__hl__%2Bbanana+%2Bbabes__fromsearch__1

Welcome! Please come introduce yourself on the November Sleevers forum! http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/26418-banana-babes/page__hl__%2Bbanana+%2Bbabes__fromsearch__1

Big hug! Looking forward to hearing from you. Please come visit us at the November Sleevers forum. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/26418-banana-babes/page__hl__%2Bbanana+%2Bbabes__fromsearch__1

Hello Flygirl! Congratulations & thanks! :smile1:

Woohoo!!!!! Congratulations!

Welcome!

I'm so sorry! If you read above that is exactly what I had to provide. Seems the insurance coordinator at your surgeons office is inexperienced and that is terrible. Aaaaaah! Have hope though. Hopefully it is all they need!

I totally agree with Thinoneday. Keep researching the surgery so you become & sound informed. I would say something like " Not sure if you remember but we have discussed my weight many times. I have done such and such to lose it but it keeps coming back and I am worried. I have researched blah blah surgery and I know it will help me be healthier and live longer. I would like a referral from you to such and such surgeon." Be prepared to answer questions such as why did you pick Sleeve Gastrectomy or comments such as "I think you just need to eat less and exercise". Change primary doctor if you have to. Good luck. Keep us updated! Don't give up, but research , research, research. This is permanent and you are very young! Consider going to a therapist that specializes in bariatric surgery to help you through this. Big hug.