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The only kind i dislike, is Stevia. For some reason it is horrible, most others I can handle, even agava or whatever it is called.

It all was a breeze. I had upper and lower endoscopies. The prep was the only hard part.

Yes, there is a high probability that your surgery will be canceled. I am a medical coder, and I just reviewed a chart yesterday where a gentleman had only a high HgbA1c, and all he was going for was some orthopedic joint work. They canceled his surgery AND would not even consider rescheduling it for 6 weeks. If you want your surgery, take the meds and get your labs under control. The last thing you want is to be all happy going in to surgery only to have it canceled and postponed for weeks. good luck to you.

My OPINION: I was also stuck on the band for the sole purpose of the ability to reverse if necessary and be ause it was the least invasive. The truth is that the band works both short term and long term. However, complications can and most LIKELY will for the rest of your life. Think about this, the band will be in your body for the next 50 yrs of your life or so depending on how long you live. That is a long time for your body to up and decide to renect it at anytime. That is also a long time and many doctor appts to maintain it. I havent heard of many folks who have kept it in for over 10 yrs without a significant problem. Note that i havent read everyones story i am telling you what changed my mind. For the sleeve, it seemed i vasive but i got yo thinking that we have appendix removed, gallbladder, parts of lungs, colon and etc and end up being fine. With the sleeve, no maintanence can mean saving money. I know they take out a PART of your stomach but there is still stomach there when they are done. I wrote this on phone with fat fingers, sorry for typos.

Now that is awesome. Congrats!!

Sounds yummy!

i agree with what everyone else said. I even knew of folks who were allowed one weight watchers meal every day before surgery, so one slip up couldn't mess everything up. Good luck to you, you got this. I will add though, I was told after about day 3 or 4 that the liquid phase was relatively easy to do and most were used to it.

Congratulations. Exciting for sure. I'm looking forward to the day although it seems like it may never come.

This is going to turn out great for ya. Couple days and we'll be hearing the success stories, and NSV's.

I've read that can happen. Most folks have no hunger feeling, while others do. It's a mystery really.

Hey everyone, for those of you who love to watch others journey's by video, like i do, I have just started my own personal story.

I am 33 years old 5' 7" 280lbs, and I am in line to get the Gastric Sleeve. I like typing on forums, but I much rather tell my story on video. Come check it out when you get a chance, and subscribe and I will definitely subscribe back. I spend so much time watching other ppl's video's, it's crazy. Anyways, I just wanted to throw this out to you and welcome you to join along. Best of luck to everyone!

Great job! I enjoy reading the success stories.

Thank you folks

Thats the whole reason we call them nuts!

Did anyone use FMLA to do their surgery? Were you required to have x amount of pto or pho before you were able to use it?

I'm sure you both will be very successful!

Sweet!

It really depends on the insurance, but mine required a sleep study to be done to check for sleep apnea. Otherwise you have covered all MY insurance requirements. Best of luck to you.

She is happier than me!!! Has been a new life for both ( honey moon)!!

That is a wonderful thing. I am also very happy for you both. Very nice job.

Thankful Challenge_Nov.xls

-97 lbs in 5 months and feels great!!! Woohoo!!!!

Nice Work. How does the Mrs. respond to all that weight loss?

Sorry to hear you have to wait so long...i have to wait 3 months, and i thought that was bad! yikes. Good luck to you.

Congrats on the 38lb loss. Sorry I can't help you with the other....

Great Job! Definitely a difference!

Raisin bran, banana, sprinkle some of that metamucil that is tasteless into your drinks or put on mashed tatoes etc.

If your feeling blocked up now, go ahead and get a softener or something. Once you get breakthrough start usings above tips if you can. A large increase of Protein will cause Constipation. Livestrong.com suggests fitting in some fruit and increasing liquids. Best of luck to you. I am dealing with this issue myself. The above tricks all work for me.