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Thanks!! I found it on Amazon and plan on ordering both flavors

I'm on day 2 of 10 of mine. I'm allowed 4 shakes a day, no fun additives allowed, all clear and sugar free drinks in between, along with sf Popsicles and sf Jello. I'm so hungry!! But so far have rocked it. I feel like nemo and dori " just keep swimming, swimming, swimming" best wishes!!

Hi...new here...first post...going to see Dr Posner...just starting on the journey...anyone out there have him? Feed back please. From the north towns here!!

If it helps you any, my surgeon at my pre op class stated that a patient stated the did the diet, he went in and closed her right back up. The patient admitted they did not diet at all. The liver was too big for him to work around. Also that someone that follows (mine is 10 day pre op diet) usually loses 8-18# so that's well worth it too. Hope that helps!

I'm sept 16th!! I have a 2wk pre op liver reduction diet of Protein Shakes for meals and Clear Liquids in between!!

Like you, I needed something pre-made to grab and go. Here is what I tried: Muscle milk light (Walmart) = DISGUSTING. Premier Protein (costco, but I bet you can get at Walmart and/or certainly online) = OK. Not disgusting. Lean shakes from GNC -- very tasty! 160 cal, 6 g of carbs, 25 g of Protein. Right now, they are buy one, get one 50% off. I highly recommend.
good luck!

I do. Luckily I can have all my pre op testing here instead of more traveling. I know how to do ekgs! Too bad I couldn't do it myself at work. Lol. These are the final stages. I'm excited and so nervous.

Had my pre op class today!! Now I just need to call and get my EKG/bloodwork set up and my medical clearance from my pcp!

I am a floor nurse on med/surg 40 bed unit where we take 4-5 pts each and i took off 2 weeks as do others on our floor. At 2 weeks I felt very normal

okay, no back fat anymore. You can see the ribs on my back which i think is AWESOME but I now have back skin.
The key to managing back skin is to not wear a bra or anything that encourages it to spill over. The skin isn't so bad, if left to its own devices, it is a the snug bra etc that causes it to spill over the top and be kinda gross looking.
I believe the solutino to back skin is an upper body lift, which is a degree of plastic surgery I am not willing to do. Plastic surgeons tell me i am not that bad and don't need it. Where it bothers me is under the arms/down my sides, but again the key is to wear a bra that doesn't cause skin spillage.

Im 9/11 too

I hope to not have back fat afterwards or a saggy chin. Lol!!! I expect the belly and being able to tuck that in!!

I did I am still in pre-op and told my friends my ulcer was acting up. I was allowed chicken so I had that and water..... Wedding was not as fun as usual but I made it through. Keep busy during the cocktail hour!

I had NO pre op diet except nothing to eat or drink from midnight before surgery. So I say eat light, u don't want to mess w your weight loss so far. Keep your business to yourself if you don't want everyone to know because at the end of the day it is your choice. Enjoy yourself!

Sleeved June 27th by Dr. Pham - Southtowns girl - 50++ lbs down!!
I would add that I find Dr. Pham to be a very intelligent surgeon. Perhaps one of the most compassionate people in the medical field that I have come across. Nice to hear that others have had positive experiences with their surgeons.
Fantastic to find a group of WNYers here. Not surprising that the group is energetic and willing to help out others.
Feel free to email/PM me if you have questions. I am not as good at responding to the forums/boards.
Wishing everyone the best on their journey!

I was almost 1-week into my pre-op diet when I went to a going away celebration for a co-worker at a bar. Everyone at the office assumed that I was on a strict veggie/shake diet. But, some didn't believe I was disciplined (or crazy) enough to bring my Protein shake to the bar. Fooled them! Hehe
I got through it. You'll do fine!!! Good luck! :-)

That's great news! At the pre-op class they'll talk about what to expect with surgery and go over the pre-op diet. They'll also give you resistance bands and show you how you'll be using them. You'll get more info to add to that black folder.

Sept 16th here!

Hi all! Just found this thread! I was sleeved by Dr Caveretta on July 23. I've lost 20lbs so far. The first week was hard, the 2nd week i suffered from dehydration and the 3rd week I feel almost back to myself. I actually love synergy! They took care of me every step of the way. They saw me the same day i called when i was so sick 4 days post op. After reading posts on this site I can't believe how much more knowledge I have than others. I feel that they armed us with great information. Of course I am a dork and read the packets through and through before and after surgery. I loved Ann Marie and Nicole. I loved the required classes we had to take. To me they were extremely educational and helpful. I met both Caruana and Caveretta both seemed a little stuffy but their successful surgeries speak for themselves. I can't believe it will be a month on Tuesday already!

Thanks!! My diet is a 10 day liver reduction diet, Protein Shakes for Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, only liquids in between.

My back is the first place I've notice weight loss. I wish it at been my stomach first but just glad to be losing

I lost 90 lbs pre-surgery and went from having the weird back-fat bulge all the way across my back to now just having little saddlebags on either side. It's probably different for everyone but that's my personal experience. Lol I wouldn't mind hanging onto those if it meant I would lose my bingo wings.

I absolutely love it and think you look fab.

I hate back fat! Ick! Can't wait for it to be gone. Goes along with underarm fat and buffalo humps.

I've read some of the best, and the funniest threads.... But never seen anything about back fat!! I'm hoping not to lose all the weight I need and have boobs left on my back!! Do they go away with weight loss?