tmstaves

I am one year out and have been noticing more and more saggy skin (which is a neccisary evil) I am wanting to find out from people out there what are some good or bad body suits or gurdils to use. I have bought a spanks thing before but they are pricey, any reccommendations would be greatly appriciated. Thanks

Interesting! I had mine done with Dr. Van Husen in midland.

That's awesome!! Where did you have yours done at?

I'm doing the pre op diet and have to say it's really hard, I've cheated a few times but now that it's getting close I can't do anything else stupid just for satisfaction of junk food. Surgery date is dec. 4th. So it's getting close I'm getting more and more nervous/excited as the time goes by. One of the best advise I was given was to forget about the expensive protein shakes the doctors try and promote (bariatric advantage) Get Premier Protein. It has 30 grams of Protein per Shake low calories and sugar. And they don't taste bad at all. Flavors are chocolate, vanilla, strawberries and cream. I get them at SAMs club! $18 for a 12 pack. But there are other places you can by them. Www.Premiernutrition.com. Also it's an distort to stay on top of your vitamins make sure you take them, you don't want to risk sickness and loss of hair. Take one day at a time otherwise you can overwhelm yourself like I have.

That's awesome. I'm in midland

I think Memphis, TN is still a long way from the west side of texas.

I'm go in for the surgery dec 4th and they have yet to do any testing such as nlood work upper gi, ekg, sleep study. Is it normal? I'm less than 3 weeks out. The 20th I strt the liquid diet. I just would have thought all that would've been done by now.

Wow 4 week pre op liquid diet. I thought 2 weeks was long. Hang in there though. Day by day step by step

Any texas sleevers?

I'm new to this blog. I am finally going to be getting the surgery. The paperwork too so long and now I got my approval from the insurance and on Monday I go in and neet eith the surgeon again. Then Wednesday I meet fir pre-op stuff and start my 2 week liquid diet. Boy idk if I can do 2 weeks on straight liquids. Scared of failure but excited for the start of a new life. I'm 31 yrs old weight as of last week was 317 (biggest yet) I can't wait to back down to 150-160ish. I'm so glad there is a support group of people going through the same thing. I've never had surgery before and so scared something bad is going to happen. Oh ya my surgery date is December 4th 2013. I wish everyone the best of luck in there journey :-)

I got my approval from my insurance and my surgery date is December 4th. I meet with the pre op nurse next week. It seems like its going too fast now

Ok I don't know why the doctors assistant even submitted stuff into he insurance company without even having all the information she knows was required. Like 5 year history of weight issues. Got the denial letter in the mail yesterday. Frustrated cuz I just want to move on to the next step of this journey.

So I'm sitting here waiting on medical records to be sent to my surgeon. Its been 3 weeks and they said they only have 1 of 3 back. Although I've called my other 2 prior doctors and both have said things were faxed. Irritated due to the fact I want this scheduled before the end of the year but with my luck it won't happen. Still have to see what my insurance (united health care) requires me to do to get approved. I don't really know what all I have to do yet to actually have a date scheduled havecto wait and see what he insurance people say if I can ever get the docs to send the paper work. Im almost tempted to go pay for copies of my medical records and hand deliver them to the surgeon. I want to get the show on the road to recovery and skinny new me. Ok I may be venting a little, how long has it taken you to get aprroved?