kamrie37

That is awesome!

I don't like the protein shakes that I bought either. My friend kept telling me to mix w/ milk instead of water and add in fruit or yogurt. I don't want to defeat the purpose so I want to stick w/ mixing w/ plain water. I did find a trick, though. If I add in a Tbls of sugar free/fat free pudding, it is doable. There are 4 servings in the pudding mix and it is 25 calories per serving. I think 1 Tbls is less than 1 serving. Even at an additional 25 calories, it is worth it. It also kills the horrible smell. I just added banana cream to my vanilla shake for lunch and it was so much better.

My hair is super thin.... I am really scared about going bald. I hope it will grow back

great outlook!

Cali- how is it going for you? How much have you lost so far?

I hope all is well!

I have been trying for approval since last June. I was first going to get the Lap Band but after researching info, decided to go with the sleeve. I finally got my surgery date. I am going in on June 12 for the procedure. I am getting nervous now.. Is anyone else going in on the 12th?

I totally understand that... I haven't heard the "second brain" theory, but I certainly know that mine "thinks" it is hungry all the time. Hope that part gets taken out with the surgery.

I am SO glad that I didn't get the LapBand. I think that the sleeve is going to give me much greater results! I didn't like the fact that the band can erode your stomach. What a pain to have to go in for fills/unfills too. I also don't like the fact that it seems like there are a whole lot of band to sleeve revisions. I have a friend who has the band and she has done well. I am happy for her and she works the band well. I just don't think it is for me.

I live in Lake Elsinore. My surgery is on 6/12. Dr. Khran in San Bernardino is doing my surgery

Me too! I am having mine on 6/12.. we will be fine!

awesome!!

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!! You give me hope!!

I think I need to invest in a magic bullet

Eager- nice to see I have a surgery-buddy..

My date is June 12th.. just found out today. How exciting and nerve racking at the same time.

I second the Magnesium!! It will make you GO! I would start out w/ a small dose 250mg then up to 500mg if the 250mg doesn't work. The pills are really cheap too. And it is a mineral, not a laxative.

I LOVE this post!! Really brought a smile to my face.. ♥

I have already started (and am almost finished with) the process for the Lap Band approval. I am having second thoughts and want to switch to VSG. I called 1 800 Lapband to get the lapband process started so I know they will not change my surgery type. Has anyone started an approval process for one type of surgery and switched to another? I am hoping that the tests that I have done will switch over to VSG and I won't have to go thru them again. I have Aetna PPO insurance. Also I live in So Cal (Lake Elsinore). Anyone have a doctor they recommend? And is everyone happy with VSG vs. Lap Band?

Thank you all soooo much!

I went in for all my testing today. They ordered a treadmill stress test after I told them that I don't exercise and due to my knee problems, can't climb stairs easily. I am worried about the test. There is no way I am able to run on a treadmill. Have any of you had the treadmill stress test? If so can you enlighten me a little? How fast does it go?

thank you.. i need to find a dr for the sleeve now. I guess I should call the Lap Band place and tell them to hold the process.

I am in IE and looking to get the sleeve.. can I ask who is your doctor?

I am curious too.. I am bumping in hope of feedback

Thank you for your answers. Thinking back to what the doctor said, something has me curious. I am pretty sure he mentioned something about the stress test not holding up the approval process. I wish I would have thought about it at the time but he made me nervous. He seemed almost repulsed when I said that I got winded walking up one flight of stairs.. uggg.....