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I got sleeved through le Ports office in Fountain Valley. My surgeon was Dr. Iqubal they are all excellent !! Good luck . Are u having surgery at FVR ?

I'm having the surgery at Orange Coast Memorial. Thanks for the luck;)

I did it. I am on the other side. So far so good. Can't wait for the rest of the group to join me on the bench.

Yay!!!! So happy for you! Keep us updated--- I'm living through you new sleevers-- I'll be in your shoes in about 3 weeks;)

OK tomorrows the day' date=' gotta be at the hospital at 5:45am. Getting ready to end my obsession with food.[/quote']

Congrats to you!! Think happy thoughts and keep us updated!!

You look fantastic!!! Such great motivation for me!

I am in Rancho. I would love to participate

There is a meeting again the 3rd Sat of the month--16th I think. Message me if you need anymore info.

Yes-dry mouth for sure! Forcing me to drink lots of Water ( which I still can do easily since I'm pre-op)

Hi Sara thank u do u know what time?

Great support group-- you might really enjoy it. I was pleasantly surprised by it all;)

I started my pre op deit in October when I made my deposit. I started drinking two Protein shakes a day and a low carb dinner. I went from 390lbs to 348lbs (as of yesterday). Yesterday I started my doc Rx pre op which is the Protein Shakes and low carb dinner for 14 days then 4 days of a clear liquid diet. I have to be honest I am tired of the shakes. Today I only had one so far but I went to sonic and got a route 44 cup of ice and poured a hunger crystal light over it so i have been sipping on that and eating the ice. I know later I may have to have the shake but it seems to be working for me as of now....

Gosh, I'm fussing here about doing a month of Protein pre-op and look at you-- since Oct!!! Your doing awesome! I'm only 2 days in, headaches and snuck in a string cheese. I figure 800 cal and minimal carbs should be good.

I am scheduled for February 27th ! No second guessing I am totally prepared. Although now I'm getting all the questions/comments from others like am I sure I wanna do this' date=' you don't need to do this, why are you doing this. My reply: I'm doing this for me, it's happening, end of discussion. Stops them in their tracks lol.[/quote']

We are scheduled for the same day!! Yay!

Hi Sara thank u do u know what time?

10:15-11:45

650 S.Main St

Corona

Let me know if your going soon! It will nice to not be the only newbie;).

Sara

Hollirose--- thank you for posting your pics and details! I have been searching for an apple-shape body type girl like me and you are the first I've found!!! You look amazing!!! You are such a great motivation for me today!! I just started my pre-op Protein diet--- a whole month because My BMI is 50;(. Thanks again!!!

Hi I have to go to support group for pre op am in redlands any suggestions?

I have to go to one at the Corona library- it's on the first and third Sat of every month. I plan to go this weekend for my mandatory pre op meeting.

Hi everyone! I'm Sara from Riverside. Surgery scheduled for Feb.27th in OC with Dr. Le Port. I'm excited to be connecting with locals;)

So sorry your going through this---I can't imagine. Hoping you find resolution to this quickly!!!

I would have to pay 20%.... But the way it's looking this surgrey is out f the question for me... I'm <3 broken

When I was getting the crazy run around and kept thinking it was the insurance--- come to find out it was the Medical Group since I have an *** that was really the problem. Have spoken with the insurance, because there is a appeal process? I was almost at the point of getting a lawyer too after my appeal was denied thinking it was all the insurance's fault but I called and spoke with a couple people at the medical group and threatened the lawyer and things suddenly changed. Btw- I have a high BMI, borderline HBP- nothing else.

I could not stomach the Bariatric Advantage either! It's simply not edible! I switched to four shakes a day of premier Protein pre-made shakes a day for my two week pre-op diet. I still drink one a day now for breakfast. They are the bomb digitty! I buy them at SAMs club for approx 1 a shake

Did you have good weight loss from them? I just bought a case at SAMs club;)

I was told to do a 3 week Bariatric Advantage pre-op diet because my BMI is 50. I understand this is totally necessary, and will bite the bullet and do what I gotta do---- however, do I HAVE to use bariatric advantage ( sooo gross- I had samples at surgeons office) or can I use another Protein Drink 3 times a day?? I'm putting a call in to NUT but was curious on everyone's thoughts;).

Just got news that my upper GI came back abnormal;(---- the PA said probably not a big deal, but I now need to see a specialist. They said issue was,"Mild esophageal dysmotility and distal tertiary contractions". I'm trying to find out more and if anyone has had this issue... But not much success on my search. I still have my surgery date, so at least that wasn't cancelled yet;). Yikes--- I just feel bummed that I've come so far!! Also, this doesn't help motivate me to start pre-op diet!!!

Congrats @DivaNurse and all other Feb Buddies--a we are getting soooo close!

An EGD hasn't been mentioned or set up for me so far, nor has a sleep study. I don't suffer from apnea so that might be the reason for no sleep study. I see my surgeon on Tues-- so he might schedule more.

You made me cry! Such a brave and beautiful journey--- thank you for sharing and inspiring!

Just wondering if you guys have finished your pre-op stuff ( blood work, upper GI, EKG)? It's exciting because it means my surgery is really getting close---but scary because what if something is wrong and postpones the surgery. I have the upper GI this Thurs--not looking forward to that.

I've past the excited and positive outlook stage as well. I"m in the 'trying not to talk myself out of it' phase. I know this is what I want but there's a lot of fear and doubt creeping in and with the understanding that the next 3 months may just suck...it's no wonder this is no trip to disney for me.

This is EXACTLY how I'm feeling! I'm trying not to let doubt and fear override my year long fight to get this surgery... But I'm struggling. I know I won't back out of it, but I'm just getting to the really scared and overwhelmed part. Glad I'm not alone;)

I regularly go on rants about these products. In the past I've tried to find ways to be nice about it' date=' but I've failed miserably.

First off THANK YOU for posting the label. Notice in the ingredients the first thing listed in their "Protein blend" is collagen. This is where these shots derive most of their Protein. Your body cannot absorb the Proteins in collagen. These shots are PURE GARBAGE. Anybody that recommends them is caught up in the hype of Protein Shots & has not actually done the research. Collagen, aka Gelatin fail miserably at every protein measuring test out there.

If you would like to verify this yourself google the words COLLAGEN & PDCAAS together.[/quote']

THANK YOU very much for the info! Very helpful and I appreciate you responding!

At the nutrition class I had to attend, they really emphasized that you could go back whenever you felt ready---the big HOWEVER was that you needed to still focus on your Water intake and Protein intake. Most jobs don't allow us to drink and eat constantly so that was the one concern my NUT had. Lots of people get dehydrated once they return to work because they get busy and can't drink like they are suppose to. Soooo, just drink up and stay hydrated everyone:)!