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I think a lot of the protein powders lack fiber so that may be why the stall. I add my Body by Vi weight management powder in with my other protein powder to give it the missing fiber in addition to adding a little bit more protein to the shake. I've lost 5 lbs since Wed. Oh and got my PCP to scribe me Xanax b/c I'm a nervous wreck! Tuesday can't come soon enough! Think i'll go fake bake...lol...it's 50 in Fla today. A tan always makes me feel better! Hugs & prayers to everyone going through this new journey! ~Sarah

Yup! Right there with ya and more so for me because I already have the lapband and I'm the same size as when I got it 4 years ago!!!!

I think a lot of us did the same thing, you're not alone in this. So when are you arriving? The 12th? I'll be there in the morning...hope to see you! Curious, how many days are you taking off work? I was planning on going back on Tuesday...do you think that is too soon? I have a desk job so I was thinking it wouldn't be too bad. Sarah

My coordinator alma told me to do 1 week pre-op & no laxative needed. It can be confusing when It's on your paperwork to do...ugh. Then the light Breakfast I can have the morning I fly there 3/12. But is it a shake or clear liquid? I arrive 3/12 and return flight leaves at 10:02pm on 3/16 so Since i am paying for the night of the 3/16 anyway as part of the package, shouldn't i be allowed to stay longer in my room instead of sitting in the airport for hours?

To be honest..I may have lessened my stay by accident....Good Lord! Oh Well, it is what it is. I don't think i'll be changing my flight and paying a huge fee. UGH!

I'm 40 and soon to be fit and even more fabulous!!! lol I, too, am 5'6'' 225lbs and same dr. when is your date? Mine is 3/13/13.

Sarah from Florida here! Scheduled for 3/13/13 with Dr. Fernando Garcia/ Hospital Mi Doctor/ Marriott 3/12-3/16! Whoohoo!!!!!

Mine is the same day with the same dr! I'm flying in to San Diego from Orlando around 10:30am on the 12th, Would love to meet up that day!

Mine is March 13...3/13/13! with Fernando Garcia! Praying it's better than my unsuccessful lapband. I so excited & nervous. Perhaps I'll see ya there! I leave late Sat night the 16th so I'll be there from 3/12-3/16. I'll be at the Marriott. ~Sarah

Mine is March 13...3/13/13! with Fernando Garcia! Praying it's better than my unsuccessful lapband. I so excited & nervous. Perhaps I'll see ya there! I leave late Sat night the 16th so I'll be there from 3/12-3/16. I'll be at the Marriott. ~Sarah

Hello LOSERS!!! (And I mean that in the most positive way!) I just started this Sleeve research not long ago but knew i needed to do something since my lapband never was a good tool for me and i'm the exact same weight as the day I had it (4 yrs ago). I can't even begin to tell you the frustration I've had with it and all the doctors in the states treated me like a FREAK because I had it out of the country. Aftercare was not easy. Now, my insurance covers it and I went to the doctor at the hospital where I work where we advertise our bariatric program and he looked at me like I was high and dismissed my concerns and told me to go home and work on my diet. WOW...so...I'm not even bothering to go back there to fight to get approved for a revision plus the deductible is just about the same as me having it done in MX so here I GO!!!! Sugery is scheduled for 3/13/2013 with Dr. F. Garcia, deposit down and booking flight today! Soo..do you think that is a lucky date or should i change it? lol I've been through this process of having surgery in MX, going alone, before and I'm doing it again. I'm only choosing to tell a few people since folks can be pretty critical of others' choices. Some have known my struggles with band and are excited for me. My highest was 235, today I'm 226. I'm 5'6'' so I'd love to be around 140..IF that is even possible. I'm nervous and excited at that same time. This is MY YEAR! I just turned 40 in Dec and I WILL BE FIT FABULOUS AND 40!!! I don't think I can do this without the support of the online community. I'd like to be able to wear shorts again (been 13 yrs) & NOT have to wear a sarong every second i'm at the beach...I LIVE IN FLORIDA! And I'd really like to be able have the towel wrap around me all the way (I am reminded of this each morning). I could go on and on...as i'm sure you all understand. Good luck to each and everyone of you wherever you are on this journey of life and living!!! Hug hug to you all! ~Sarah