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I will defiantly check it out, thanks for the tip! Were you able to find the shakes and vitamins cheaper on line? Do you mind if I ask how old you are? I turn 37 this month

What is the isopure? On the protein shakes are you doing the Bariatric Advantage, unjury, or something different? I have only tried the cho and van flavors of the BA, and just bought samples of some of the other flavors yesterday. What vitamins/supplements or medications are they suggesting for you post op? I haven't gotten that far yet, so I'm a little curious about what all they prescribe/recommend... I'm also looking into Springdale for my surgery, that's where I had my UGI done, but my mother is wanting me to check out Physicians... Have you heard anything good or bad about either? So nervous about the whole process, but excited too!

Thanks!! My Dr does practically everything in-house and they recommend the bypass because its "the gold standard"... They pretty much told me that is what I wanted. But now that I've done more research I'm perusing the sleeve. Told them at my appointment yesterday and I got grilled on why I was choosing that procedure. But, once I explained my reasons the nurse seemed to be on board with my choice. Now it's just waiting until I actually meet with the Dr to see what he says. I am going to hold my ground on this tho... Just too many "little" complications that seem to happen more often to bypass patients for my comfort.. How long after surgery were you able to return to work?

Great ideas! Thanks!!!

I have one more visit at the end of August and then they submit to insurance for approval. Have you met with Dr Roller yet to discuss the surgery?

Do you know who will be performing your surgery? I have an apt there today at one The malabsorption is a concern for me as well. We have two children but would like to have more, but w/ my current height/weight it wouldn't be wise. Also I've had asthma my whole life and I've heard that there are issues with asthma medication and nutrient deficiencies that could be life threatening (with no warning signs) yikes! I am excited for you! Not much longer to go I will be praying for you in these next few weeks leading up to surgery and defiantly on your day.

I'm with Roller also I'm really leaning toward the sleeve, because of less long term complications but they seem real intent on pushing the bypass... Have you had the same experience? Did they recommend bypass and did you ask for the sleeve? I'm 2 visits away from insurance approval... Hoping to be able to have my surgery in Sept or Oct. would love too keep in touch w/you and support one another.

Hi! I too take a yearly girls trip to Branson (we go in Nov) I haven't had my surgery yet,(it will prob b in Sept or Oct.) I too was wondering what to do food wise if I'm up to going this year.

Hi all! I'm so glad to have found this thread. I am 5' and weigh 261. I'm in the process of getting "all my ducks in a row" for insurance approval. I have 2 more visits to go (my insurance just recently changed the length of supervised diet attempts from 3 to 4 months) hoping to be able to have my surgery in Sept or Oct. I've been going back and forth between gastric bypass and the sleeve. Leaning more toward the sleeve due to less long term complications. Would love to hear anything anyone has to offer on this. My surgeons office really pushes the bypass, but I'm really uncomfortable w/it. Any advise or just opinions would be greatly appreciated. Any one more than a year out? Thanks