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Perhaps you are right. Who knows? But considering that my Dr. has performed over 8,OOO of these procedures, at this point, hard as it may be, thinking gonna go with go with his opinion. My registered dietitian preaches the same thing. I will be avoiding carbonation. I believe you can regain the weight. Look at Al Roker, Carnie Wilson. While they were both bypass, they did in fact gain the weight back. I know someone else who is over half way back. The surgery is not magic. You have to put the work into it and follow your Doc's advice.

From what my Dr. has said several times, carbonation is the kiss of death for the sleeve. You can expand your stomach way to much if you continue carbonated drinks. 12 ounces of a carbonated beverage is equivalent to putting 48 oz. in there.

Sorry to hear that you don't have coverage. The question to ask is the benefit department "Is WLS specifically excluded?" We took the highest coverage possible but the exclusion comes from the HR at the company. What is essentially means is no matter what, your company has asked for and received and exclusion for this type of coverage regardless of medical need in order to keep premiums lower. I just went through the digging and that is my bottom line. Therefore I am self pay. Most of the Docs. have a medical finance company that will work with you. I am very blessed that I can come up with the money. Having and empty nest and no debt outside of a mortgage helps. I am scheduled for surgery on Feb. 20th. I believe it will be money well spent. My dr. has an all inclusive price so it's good to know there will no surprises. having my surgery done in Dallas. Good luck to you. Hope you find a way to get 'er done!

Congrats! How exciting! I am still on my "have my date high" from last Friday! I will have my surgery on Feb. 20th. It feels so amazing to have the plan and start on the next phase! Best wishes to you!

I will have my surgery on Feb. 20th. Will be on a 2 week pre-op diet. Think Slimfast or Medifast. combination of 5 protein bars and shakes and one meal in the evening 5 oz of lean meat and veggies. As for as not worried, everyone is different and you will handle it the way that works for you. Best of luck and much success!

I am new to this. I just made my surgery date for Feb. 20th. It was very encouraging to see your progress. Congrats!