GoochMonster

I have to wait 6 months and complete a full program with my ins, you're lucky

I'm having the same issue with mine, she's absolutely useless. I complained to my Dr and he's getting me a different one.

and the random question of the day..... Mass General Hospital is the #1 hospital in the country, and it has a very large weight center but it's not listed in the pulldown of hospitals.... anyone know why?

Has anyone had their sleeve done by him?

I found these awesome protein drinks. Only 2.9oz but 25g of protein and 100 cal. They actually taste pretty good too. They're made by Protica. Called Profect. I get them on Amazon.

I have sleep apnea and was just diagnosed pre-diabetic. I still have to do my 6 month insurance program. You more than likely will too.

I'm sorry, all I just read there was blah blah blah blah

There's a brand of protein shot called protica. 2.9oz and 25g protein. I ordered some from amazon. They haven't come yet, but several of my friends say they're actually really good

it's not a diet, it's a program that helps you set goals, prepare yourself for life after surgery. They just want to see that you are committed to being able to change your lifestyle and eating habits before you get final approval.

I have tufts insurance. When I was approved last week and the coach called me for my first conversation in my 6 month pre op program I asked about this. My bmi is 38 but I qualify for other medical conditions. She told me that no one has given then a definitive answer on this. It depends who she asks. So unless you get a 100% answer, you might wanna be careful not to lose too much pre op.

I was under the impression that "dumping" wasn't really a side effect of the sleeve since there's no rerouting of the digestive system. Is that not true?

I waited 6 weeks for approval and now I have to complete a 6 month program before my ins will pay. Hope it's not 6 years waiting for a date.

I work at a major hospital and the bariatric surgeons here will not even do a band anymore. The only bands they do are removing ones from other hospitals that don't do them well.

I'm on the Methuen/Salem line

I don't think it's lying. If you didn't have wls and lost 100lbs with diet and exercise, would you have that conversation? Like I said before, if she asked I would absolutely be honest. But why should it matter to her if its in the past. Would you tell her you had your tonsils out when you were 5? It shouldn't matter.

As a single guy, to be honest I don't think I will be telling anyone I date post surgery that I've had WLS. It's not like I'm not telling them I have an std or something that is medically relevant to them. If I had, say... Laser eye surgery 5 years before we started dating, am I required to tell the person? It doesn't affect them in any way, shape or form. On the other hand, if they notice scars, or ask why I eat so little, then I'm not gonna lie about it either.

I live on the NH border, but I work in Downtown Boston, at MGH actually. I'm going to have my surgery here. Happy 4th right back at ya!!

Hi, I just joined the site a few days ago. I'm WAY pre-op. My insurance requires a 6 month program first, but I'd love to chat or meet up with someone who's either had the surgery or is pre-op and waiting like me.

Sorry, I'm calling BS. There's no way possible a man of any strength at 380 lbs can do P90X and say it was easy. I've been certified by Beach Body in training and it's just not possible. You're telling me that at 380 you can do 150 pull ups easily? And the Yoga? Plyometrics? Push ups? Ab Ripper X?? Come On! I've trained other guys on it and they were all ridiculously in shape, military & body builder types and even they had a hard time. Myself at 250 had to do all of the modified work outs and even STILL it took all of 2 weeks for me to blow out my knee bad enough to require surgery, and I can bench close to 300 and leg press nearly 400lbs, so I'm considered fairly strong. So again, sorry, I'm calling BS.

their website has all the info you'll need

Boston here

Just an FYI, the flex does not have an altimeter

I looked all over for my flex, ebay and craigslist were nothing but price gouging losers just trying to make money. I called everywhere around and they were back ordered for 8-10 weeks. Oddly enough, I knew Verizon carried the Fuel so I figured what the hell, I'd check. I had my flex the NEXT day from them for the regular price. Two of my friends ordered them too from Verizon. I just checked, looks like they still have them in stock. http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?&action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=61592

My first post in the Man room... well I just joined today. Just a suggestion to guys that aren't used to working out as heavily as the P90X requires, and believe me, it's a hardcore work out. The pre-P90X is called the Power 90. Also by Tony Horton and it's an awesome work out that you can do before trying the P90X. I've found it to be as good/almost the same as when I hired a personal trainer at the gym. just my 2 cents

Has anyone had, or know anyone that has had the sleeve at Mass General?