ThikNjuCee

Why do you need and endoscopy? Sounds like quite a few of you had to have one. My surgeon didnt require it.

As far as I know, its standard procedure at my hospital.

Thank you to everyone for your support and experience stories. You guys have def helped me to relax b4 I go to bed.

You'll do great. It is a bit scary but the good news is they'll give you the nice drugs that make you forget pretty much everything.

In case it helps to know what to expect, here's what happened when I had mine done. Once they get you back in the waiting area and you've changed into the hospital gown, they'll start an IV. they will then roll you into the procedure room. It's not like a full tilt operating room (at least not the one I was in) but more like a dimly lit exam room. They will strap this device around your head that is designed to keep your mouth open and teeth apart. It's to avoid them damaging your teeth as well as preventing you from biting down on the scope. That was the scariest part for me but it didn't last long. Once that's in place, they'll turn on the happy juice and next thing you know you'll wake up back in the waiting area. You may have a sore throat or jaw for a couple of days but that's about it. My jaw was sore because I would stop breathing due to my apnea. So they would have to do something called a jaw thrust to get me back on course.

im scared :-( i've never been put to sleep before.....

I pray all go well for you.

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Thanks Ballermom!

Yea. Good luck Jennifer.

Thanks Seanja!

Tomorrow is my big day for financial clearance for surgery! I have MetroPlus Gold. I pray everything goes without any problems......one step closer to my new life :-)

feel better

i will NEVER miss not being able to get on rides with my son at the Amusement Park!!!!! Ohhhhh I cant wait!!!!

Congratulations!!!! You are my inspiration Our starting weights are just about the same....I didnt get my surgery date yet but I pray Im as sucessful as you.

In that case I'd recommend the Cytosport RTD

or VPX Protein rush. These are both ready to drink' date=' and the Cytosport is also 100% whey Protein isolate which is a very high quality protein.

Both are available at the Vitamin Shoppe in their cooler so you can get them individualy and try them before buying a case.

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Thanks alot. I will def give it a try

This is kind of a trick question. Let's start with what you mean by "best".

Are you wanting:

1.highest quality most bioavailable Protein

2. most convenient

3. Best tasting

I can give you a different answer for each category. Or you can list 1-2-3 in the order of importance to you & my suggestion might change completely.

Ummmm I guess convenience and taste

I not doing Protein Drinks yet.....cant say that ive ever tried one. Whats the best brand out?

I started this on December 4th and will be sleeved on January 2nd' date=' but I am self pay so I think that makes things quicker. Congrats on things going so smoothly for you![/quote']

Thanks

I started the process mid-October, and was sleeved Dec 12.

sweeeeet!

Welcome,

Wishing I could get sleeved sooner !

Good luck!

Thanks!!

lol all of the above!! plus...THIGHS RUBBING TOGETHER

I thought I was the only one that felt this way

that is sooo cool! congrats!!!!

I wish I could have my surgery tomorror, lol. Waiting on insurance.

:-)

i had surgery oct.3 2012, i've lost 75 lbs so far and i feel amazing!!

congrats to you!!!

went to my first meeting in October had my surgery on Wednesday December 12th. My thought is when it goes smoothly its The Lord. Best to you!!!

that is the exact thing my mom said :-)

it happened pretty fast for me also, but i'm so glad it did.

how long ago did you have your surgery? and how do you feel?

i pray you have a safe surgery!!

very true DuranFan1969. thank you