Fallenangel2904

Sending good thoughts your way! I know how nerve wrecking this whole process is, my nerves are officially shot lol, but you're SO close to the end of it all! I was given an approximate surgery date that fell through- twice- and then finally a tentative date before I had insurance approval which I was scared wouldn't happen in enough time (Did and I was just approved today!)....so I totally get all the emotions, and yo yoing a person goes through. Fingers crossed you get your date very soon!

What about a comfy dress? Not sure what your job is and how strict they are on wardrobe. I live in sun dresses in the Summer- a nice cardi over it can dress on up a bit perhaps?

I love boca burgers. I've been eating them for years. Ive used the ground meat substitute with Mexican seasoning in tacos. Post op I would just add the seasoning serve with out the taco shell of course, melt a little cheddar cheese and add some FF sour cream and yum!

I love MIO. It's not as asidic is crystal light tends to be and they even have a sweet tea flavor which surprisingly tastes a lot like mcDonalds sweet tea! It's great and a nice change from the fruity type drinks.

Im still pre op but I'm around 370 so your not alone hopefully I loose at least 10 more pounds on the pre op diet. Good luck to you!

Welcome Phillip thanks for sharing your story! I'm in the process of everything and will get my date in a few weeks- excited! I love reading everyones stories, especially fellow 'heavy weights' lol. Your doing great so far!

Thanks for the info! I've been worrying about whether I would be able to digest it alright, this is good to know! I'm going to see if I can get samples of these then!

Hi guys! I'm still pre op, I'm currently testing out protein powders and I've read lots of good things about the taste of Mint Cookie and Cookies and cream protein powder from Sytrax Matrix line. I've also heard mixed things about whether Matrix is good for bariatric patients because I believe it's not straight whey isolate, but a blend of isolate and regular whey- though I have seen bariatric patients drinking it. Thoughts on this? I want to know if its going to be a good thing to purchase before I go through with it. Thanks all!

Good luck girly! Your SO close! I know the feeling- I finish all my pre op in a few weeks- I'm SO excited, but the anticipation is KILLING me! lol Hoping you get your date soon!

That's just ridiculous! That was my fear going to my old Dr (I hadn't been in a while- since I had gotten over 300lbs again) so I switched Drs to a Dr that was affiliated with the hospital I was having surgery at. I understand your frustration- that was my biggest fear- going there and bein too big for the scale. Go on Amazon and search for scales- they have scales that hold up to 500+lbs on there. I'm planning to buy a new digital one (My old one only goes to 330) I was looking at this one- goes to 400, pretty good reviews and resonably priced http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Bathroom-Capacity-Sense-On-Technology/dp/B003ATS2QC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1345955267&sr=8-4&keywords=scale+400+lb

Lmao!! This is awesome!

Hi everyone! We are in the process of planning a meetup for all of us in the NYC area! Please come out and meet your fellow NYC sleevers! The meetup is tentatively being planned for September 8th and we're looking to do it in Central Park. I was thinking a pot luck style picnic with sleeve friendly food/drinks! Everyone can bring something. Some people may be pre op and on a pre op diet at the time but don't let that stop you from coming! Bring your Protein Shake and Crystal light with you and come on out! Suggestions are encouraged! Lets make this happen!

LMAO that's hilarious! Now that you mention it I totally see the reseblance! Lol

I personally can't stand Dr Oz.