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I am telling my boss I am having a sex change operation. She deserves that kind of information.

Hi, I'm Jerry and I'm scheduled for my VSG a week from today, on September 9th!
I was originally scheduled to get sleeved last year in December, but my insurance at the time (UHC) denied me because, as I say, "I wasn't fat enough for long enough". The policy my employer had through them had a special clause that required I have a BMI over 40 documented for 5 years -- and, unfortunately I had dropped below that 4 years ago during a doctor visit (it was like 39.8 at that time). Luckily, I changed jobs later in December and my new insurance, Aetna, is covering it without a problem.
Frankly, the timing worked out great -- had I done the surgery last year, I would have been starting the new job almost immediately after the 2 week recovery. Also, as it turned out, my brother passed away the morning I would have been scheduled for surgery, so it was all meant to be.
I've got that combination of being a bit nervous, but also very excited. I think my nervousness is more about the recovery time, I want to get back to my regular schedule ASAP.
My journey into this has taken many years. My brother had bypass surgery in 2002 and had an amazing weight loss -- he was over 450lbs, and lost about 180lbs the first year. Although I wasn't that big (I was taller, and was at 325 at the time), I knew I had to do something, but I went with serious diet and exercise at the time. That transition did get me into the healthy habit of regular exercise, which I continue to this day. However, not changing my eating pattern has caught up with me. I'm now back where I was in 2002, even though I exercise 6 days a week. My body has adapted, and I don't put out the effort I did back when I started. I also used the fact that I exercise so much as an excuse to overeat, and to tell myself I need more than anyone else my size. My doctor encouraged me to look at this as an option for the past 3 or 4 years, seeing that I had the exercise part down, but was gradually gaining weight and developing co-morbidities that come with the territory. Last year, I finally came to the conclusion that I needed the help that the surgery could offer me and decided to go for it. I know that the sleeve will get me back into a healthy eating pattern, so for that I'm excited and hopeful!
Jerry
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Surgery tomorrow at 730!

My surgery is tomorrow at noon. Getting nervous:/

BlessedOne...my medical folks suggest 6 weeks, simply to get used to the new way of life. I am thinking I will take at least 4. Work has been one of the main reasons I chose the surgery... A time to focus just on me, and I am fortunate to have enough sick time to do so. But, while Dr. said he prefers six, he will approve when patient is off pain meds, and getting Protein and liquids in... Lifting restrictions apply for 6-8 weeks.
Good luck!

Hi Everyone - My sleeve is set for Sept 16 and I just started my liquid diet today. Wondering if everyone's is the same. 4 Protein drinks/day (minimum 16 grms. of whey Protein, under 150 calories, about 10 1/2 oz./SF Jello, SF popsicles, broth, and all kinds of green veggies - raw or cooked, no oils. If yours are the same - what brands of whey protein are you having? My doctor's office is closed today, but does anyone know if you can have different flavors of extracts - like banana, vanilla, etc? I'm in Michigan and Dr. Matthew Weiner is my doctor. So far, I have had one shake - the Unjury vanilla mixed with almond mile - unsweetened vanilla. Not bad. Yes, it is great to have support, since we're all around the same time. I wish all of you good luck (including myself)!

AuntieMel....auntjanny here. I am having my surgery 9/22! Leaving right now for pre-op class

I am telling my boss I am having a sex change operation. She deserves that kind of information.

BlessedOne...my medical folks suggest 6 weeks, simply to get used to the new way of life. I am thinking I will take at least 4. Work has been one of the main reasons I chose the surgery... A time to focus just on me, and I am fortunate to have enough sick time to do so. But, while Dr. said he prefers six, he will approve when patient is off pain meds, and getting Protein and liquids in... Lifting restrictions apply for 6-8 weeks.
Good luck!

Great post. Great success story. I simply cannot imagine loving CrossFit. Just typing the word is frightening! Rock on!!

I am telling my boss I am having a sex change operation. She deserves that kind of information.

Hey everyone, I just registered so a newbie to this BP. My surgery date is September 25th! I look forward to getting to know y'all so please say hello!

Regarding the pre-op diet and veggies-- I went to pre-op class this past week and while 1 cup of vegetables (no starchy ones) is allowed for the majority of it, the doctors are now saying NO vegetables 48 hours prior to surgery or they will cancel it. Apparently a patient did not follow it, ate corn and has experienced lots of ongoing complications. They are adamant that we be compliant or risk surgery being stopped.

My doctor just has me on a 1000 calorie diet. He said since I did so well over the three months I can eat, but no more than a 1000. I started yesterday. Today I was really tired. I do not know why, but I was not hungry. I did drink Unjury Protein Shake today. They are good. I think this is going to help me until my date Sept 11.

I ordered the unjury sample pack a couple of weeks ago. It came with a couple each of chocolate splendor, vanilla, strawberry sorbet, unflavored, and chicken broth. I LOVED the chocolate splendor, liked the vanilla, and hated the strawberry sorbet. I have tried a lot of Protein shakes over the years, and I found Unjury to be the smoothest I've ever tried. No lumps or grittiness. I just ordered a tub of the chocolate splendor for my 2-week pre-op diet.
I haven't tried the chicken broth yet, but I have read a lot of positive reviews on it.

Only tried unflavored it's ok to mix with things can't say I didn't like it. Will however recommend Optimum nutrition double rich chocolate it's delicious!

I have only tried the unflavored and the chicken Soup. They claim that you can mix the unflavored with things like crystal lite, but I've tried twice now to mix it with flavored drinks and found it pretty gross. I tried to mix it with SoBe Lifewater and with Powerade Zero. You are also supposed to be able to mix it into things like soup and yogurt, but I'm not allowed those on my pre-op diet, so I haven't tried it yet.
I tried the chicken soup flavor and, while it tasted good, I found it INCREDIBLY salty. Also, you can't mix it with hot Water, so the best you can do is "warm" chicken soup.

To me they ended up being to sweet except the chocolate splendor one. I have sample packs of the vanilla, strawberry, chicken Soup and unflavored that I got in June that I can't handle. So don't like wasting things. I just ordered the starter sample pack and they send you a few packs of their flavors

I don't recall a smell for the choc, vanilla and strawberry. I found the choco and strawberry too sweet for my taste and the vanilla was jus OK. The chicken broth definitely had a Protein like smell to me and it tasty oniony to me. I mixed the unflavored in plain chicken broth. You can mix it into yogurt, applesauce, pudding, oatmeal, etc. but wait for any hit beverage or food to cool a bit before adding it.
They sell a sample package which is a great way to try it. Everyone has different taste buds and sense of smell so it's hard to judge the product based on other people's opinion.
If you like it that would great because it is supposed to be very good quality protien.

Once I lose my weight, I won't have to worry about bras. I can just take a pair of long tube socks, sew them together and add straps! ????

Hi Everyone,
Let me tell you a little about myself. My name Jason I am 37 years old from New Hampshire. I married with 3 kids. Had my Sleeve done August 15th, 2014. I use Dr. Umbach In Las Vega, Nevada, Being almost two weeks post-op and down 22 pound from 343 is awesome but not easy. Just little something to start with im not good at these type off things.
Thanks Jason

I am telling my boss I am having a sex change operation. She deserves that kind of information.

I am telling my boss I am having a sex change operation. She deserves that kind of information.