buckeyefan1985

DaybyDay I forgot about Costco's return policy. Thanks for the reminder.

I will be on liquids for 4 weeks, then puréed foods for 4 weeks, soft foods another 4 weeks, and finally month 4 solid foods.

ULTA has this on sale starting today. I read the reviews they have online and they were mixed. Some liked it a lot, others thought it was the worst product ever. I know opinions are just that, opinions. I would love to hear from anyone that has used this product and also is/or will be sleeved. The people that wrote their reviews on the ULTA site were not sleeved. Just curious if being sleeved makes a difference with the product. Thanks in advance.

Blash67 that sounds good.

Thanks DonRodolfo and Isereno. I guess I'm going to buy it since it is about $60 for a 4.5 pound tub which I thought was a good deal. I'm going to be on a 2 week pre-op diet and then 4 weeks liquid post-op diet. I figure if I get tired of it when I first start out I can move it to the back of the shelf for a while and try something different for a bit. I know many people say their likes/dislikes change post surgery, so it won't hurt to have a rarity in the house.

Has anyone used this powder protein? I found it at Costco. One scoop has 140 calories, 1 gram fat, 3 carbs (1 sugar), and 30 grams of protein. Thanks.

I met Dr Curry at his seminar and then again at my initial appointment to get things rolling. I thought I was going to do the band with him. He told me I could do that or the sleeve. I didn't t feel like I was anything more to him than just another pay day. He left me feeling cold. That was about a year ago. I am now scheduled for my sleeve surgery on July 31 with Dr Brad Watkins. He is so different from Dr Curry. I felt like he cared about me as a person and a patient. If you haven't gone to Dr Watkins seminar or for that matter any other seminar, you should. There is a difference. Good luck with whichever doctor you choose.

Anyone use this brand of vitamins? Where they good, bad, or were they just tolerable?

Woo Hoo! Surgery scheduled for July 31. I know it will be here sooner than I think.

I hope I get to join the July sleevers.. Insurance approval confirmed, just waiting for the surgeon to call with my surgery date. I still need to buy all my stuff...vitamins, protein drinks and powder. I didn't want to buy anything before I got the insurance company's approval. I was afraid I would jinx myself. I'm sure my surgery won't be until at least the end of the month since I will be on a 2 week pre-surgery diet. I'm excited, but nervous. I just want to get going on this new stage of my life.

Ok, I sure hope I can eat it early in this new new me.

What stage is watermelon in? Liquid or puréed? My doctor has his patients at each stage for a month at a time. I'm hoping it will be ok in the liquid stage if I put in my vitamix. I just got my approval for surgery, now waiting for the doctor's office to call with my date.

Congrats on the surgery date. I have insurance approval, now waiting for the doctor's office to call with my surgery date.

I will be 50 this July. Still waiting for my approval from the insurance company. This will be my birthday present to myself.

Prayer girl thanks for the numbers. Those help a lot.

Thanks!

Thanks Goldygirl. Where did you buy your medical grade protein?

There are so many protein drink choices how do I know which ones to buy. Everyone talks about Isopur and Unjury, but are there less expensive choices? What should I look for when I go to buy? Obviously the protein amount is one thing I should look at, but what else? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks Shoopaie and Swimmom. I already have a cpap machine since I was diagnosed with sleep apnea several years ago. I have been reading these forums, read many articles about the vsg, and talked with multiple people about their wls. I have tracked my calories for the past 2 months to prepare for both the pre-op diet and life after wls. In addition, I have started not drinking before, during, and after meals to practice how I need to work with my sleeve. I also have been tracking my exercise. I know this will be a marathon not a sprint regarding my weight loss. I feel very fortunate that my mother, who lives with me, is very supportive. In fact, my mother who is not a candidate for wls,is going to start her own weight loss journey at the same time. We will be each other's cheerleader.

I'm just trying to figure out how much more I will need to do before my surgery can be scheduled. I have had my 3 months of doctor supervised diet. I met with both the nutritionist and psychologist. I think I will need to have a consult with the exercise person. Other than having a pre-surgery physical, are there any other types of doctor appointments I will need? Thanks in advance.

Hi, I've looked but didn't see anything on this topic. Actually this is embarrassing,, but here goes. I expect to have thinning hair and/or hair loss. I unfortunately have facial hair (you know, the extra hair above the lip). Will I also have thinning and/or hair loss here? What about re growth? Thanks in advance. Beth

Hi Jenn, What made you decide on Dr Watkin? Are you on your pre-op diet? What does Dr Watkin want you to have for food during this time? Is his pre-op diet 2 weeks? I still have 1 more supervised consult with my family doctor. I met with Tonya for my psych visit and go for my NUT counseling first week of June. Good luck with your surgery. You must be really excited.

Dr. Watkins is with UC Weight Loss. I have gone to 3 wls. I went to the seminar from Dr Northrups