JDHenin

So I was browsing thru eBay for some good prices on protein powder. I came across a site call Pacific Purity. Www.pacificpurity.com I am being sleeved on April 9 and needed to find an unflavored whey protein powder that I can add to my flavored sf drinks. You can get a 1 pound bag for 11.95 and 2 pounds for 16.95. I ordered it today and thought I'd share in case anyone was looking. . They're sooooo expensive and I thought this price was very reasonable. It has 27 grams of protein for 30 g of powder.

I'm in suffolk ! Scheduled for April 9 !!

Wow!!!! You lost 131lbs after surgery?? In just 6 months? I'm going in on April 9 and that's how much I need to lose!! I sure hope it takes me that amount of time! You look amazing. Keep up the good work girl!!!

Yay for us!!!!!! Good luck to you as well <3

Yay!!! I'm gearing up now. My paperwork only says 1 week liquid diet before. Most I've seen here are 2. Not sure why. I'm so ready for this. So tired of being fat. Happy the time has finally come. I'm 34 and have no health issues other than being big. I'd like to keep it that way. Where are you from? NY here.

Happy to say that my doctor just called to tell me that the insurance approved everything! My surgery is now scheduled for April 9 and I couldn't be more excited ( and nervous). It's all becoming so real now. It's been a long 7 months, getting all my required studies done. Seemed like today would never come. Ive been everyone's stories and have found lots of comfort in them. I've lost 54 lbs on my own ( go me!!) to get ready for the surgery. So excited to see the weight come off after surgery. :):)

I'm 35, and 345 lbs and have NO health issues. My reason for doing this (I'm still pre-op)is to stay healthy. When I go the doctor and ask me the standard questions- have hbp, cholesterol etc my answer is no. They seem perplexed. They're very surprised that I am so big and don't have any health issues. So that's my goal with the sleeve. To stay healthy. I've done my research. Band is not for me. Gastric bypass not for me. I'm in insurance approval mode now, hoping to get my date soon!!!!

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Hey all, just signed my consent forms. Now waiting for the insurance approval!! I can't wait!! Was just wondering if there are any fellow long islanders here. My doctors is Dr. Cussatti.

Best of luck to you tomorrow!!!! Sending positive vibes your way! I just signed all my papers today, now waiting for the insurance approval. I'm so ready and can't for my day to come! Keep us posted!

Can I ask what your starting weight was?

Gorgeous!!!!!! Before and after . You go girl! I can not wait for my surgery!!!!

Hi there! I'm pre op and I was exactly 400lbs when I decided to do this. My surgeon wanted me to try to lose 40lbs (or 10%) of my weight before the surgery. That was August 18,2011. To date I've lost 50lbs on my own. God it was hard. But I did it. You're doc will probably ask the same for you. The sleeve is a good choice for "us" . I don't have my date yet, had a little hiccup along the way. But all is good now and I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT DONE! Good luck to you!????

Kudos to you!!!!!! Im pre op and wasn't going to tell anyone. But I said you know what? I have nothing to be ashamed of. I'm not embarrassed to say I need. I decided to tell my CLOSEST co-workers of my journey and they awesome. They compliment me as they are seeing me losing weight in prep for the surgery. So like you say, $&&&@ them all !!!!!! <3

Saw this on Dr. Oz today, so I haven't tried it yet. All it is, is one box of chocolate cake mix, 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt and 1 cup of water. No eggs or oil! Bake at 350. They didn't say how long. I would start checking a little before the recommended time on the box. I can't wait to try! <3

Wow you look amazing!!!!