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Congrats Jenny!!!! Hope your feeling good and continue to do so. I have mine on Dec 6.

Well I am new to all this and will have surgery dec 6 and love hearing the bad with the good. I needed to hear this because it really makes me realize (even though I knew it) it's not a cure all!! Like before the surgeries you work it for it to work. It is also making me realize it not all perfect!! Thank you!!!

I have to say I see everyone's side of this issue!!! At first this thread started to scare the hell out of me and I got somewhat discouraged about doing this surgery thinking what's the use if you can get around it BUT then it really made me think about why I'm doing this and it is a tool to help not a cure all. If anything it taught me that I need to be really mentally healthy to do this and have already dealt with your over eating issues. If you haven't it's going to be a much harder process. Like any other weight loss program u gotta work it

I have to say I see everyone's side of this issue!!! At first this thread started to scare the hell out of me and I got somewhat discouraged about doing this surgery thinking what's the use if you can get around it BUT then it really made me think about why I'm doing this and it is a tool to help not a cure all. If anything it taught me that I need to be really mentally healthy to do this and have already dealt with your over eating issues. If you haven't it's going to be a much harder process. Like any other weight loss program u gotta work it

Great job Matt. We had almost the exact same starting weight. I was 401.
You're doing great and looking good. Keep it up.

I have to say I see everyone's side of this issue!!! At first this thread started to scare the hell out of me and I got somewhat discouraged about doing this surgery thinking what's the use if you can get around it BUT then it really made me think about why I'm doing this and it is a tool to help not a cure all. If anything it taught me that I need to be really mentally healthy to do this and have already dealt with your over eating issues. If you haven't it's going to be a much harder process. Like any other weight loss program u gotta work it

I have to say I see everyone's side of this issue!!! At first this thread started to scare the hell out of me and I got somewhat discouraged about doing this surgery thinking what's the use if you can get around it BUT then it really made me think about why I'm doing this and it is a tool to help not a cure all. If anything it taught me that I need to be really mentally healthy to do this and have already dealt with your over eating issues. If you haven't it's going to be a much harder process. Like any other weight loss program u gotta work it

I have to say I see everyone's side of this issue!!! At first this thread started to scare the hell out of me and I got somewhat discouraged about doing this surgery thinking what's the use if you can get around it BUT then it really made me think about why I'm doing this and it is a tool to help not a cure all. If anything it taught me that I need to be really mentally healthy to do this and have already dealt with your over eating issues. If you haven't it's going to be a much harder process. Like any other weight loss program u gotta work it

I am totally with you on hiding it!!! I did tell a few but others will be told something diff. You see I have been with the co for 28 years and everyone knows me. They have seen me loose and gain weight all these years. I know there are some judgmental folks in the crowd and would just be waiting and expecting me to fail. I have had gastritis badly about 2 mths ago and most think I have intestinal issues. That's my cover for now. When I am ready they will know the real truth. Good luck and do what you have to which will get you through surgery without stress. Good luck!!!

I started this journey on Feb. 19th and my surgery consult was finally scheduled for Nov. 6th. My insurance company has had me jumping through hoops for months but has finally approved my VSG. I have no idea if I'll be able to keep my same insurance next year so I'm getting anxious about having the surgery this year. A lot of my questions have been answered here and I am grateful for all the help.

Wow such an inspiration!!!! Good luck!!!

That must have been very disheartening for you, to have so much success and then have the lap band become ineffective. I read so many posts regarding the band and it being so unsuccessful.
Welcome to the December sleeve group!

Nope, but that will be my mission today. Finding a probiotic.

Horrible this is happening to you but at least I know I'm not alone. I can't stray far from the porcelain throne after my Protein shake. I'm preop and am on a supervised diet. Having one Protein Shake a day is a requirement. Ugh.

Sorry if my writing seems off I am doing voice texting. I'm wondering if my issue is the premade shakes. I just tried a packet of WHY Protein in 8 ounces of my unsweetened soymilk. Didn't taste bad at all will see if my stomach can handle it and I and up running to the bathroom later. If not then maybe the powder is the way to go. I have tried the drink inshore and that seems to work for me.

Well I am new to all this and will have surgery dec 6 and love hearing the bad with the good. I needed to hear this because it really makes me realize (even though I knew it) it's not a cure all!! Like before the surgeries you work it for it to work. It is also making me realize it not all perfect!! Thank you!!!

You may have a whey allergy or intollerance. GNC sometimes has samples of Protein powders that you make up yourself with nf milk in a blender so you can try them without making a huge investment. If it's the whey that's making you sick you will need to use soy-based protein products. I purchased whey Protein powder shake mixes online from The Vitamin Shoppe website. Both the Syntrax and Dynmatize Elite brands work for me and I like them. Best of luck to you.
pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

Hello everyone. Tomorrow, I finally have my surgery consult so I will get my date tomorrow. I am so excited. I had to go through so many changes to get to this point. I have noticed a few things which is the Isopure Protein Drinks, certain flavors cramp my stomach. Has that happened to anyone? I am pre op so this can be a problem post op.

Just Gorgeous!!!
Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)