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Lean Protein is great- just stay away from fatty foods for a bit, it'll take your system quite a while before it can handle those. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey Heather- I live in Fairfield, we're close! If you ever care to meet up pm me I had the sleeve 9/12 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good job. I am dreading grocery shopping ???? Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

That's why my shake has all my Vitamins (: I can have anything liquid, though. Stage 2 diet, basically. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I've been drinking Vega One. It tastes terrible, but I feel like a million bucks after one, plus 6 servings of greens, and most of the Vitamins and minerals for the day. It tastes so much better with some sugar-free torani. I usually do shakes in the morning, it's the rest of the day that'll be difficult. Plus we're building a retaining wall today...eep! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

@@Jay Mack RNY is the bypass. @@bellalulu you don't have to quote each person, but sometimes it is helpful when posting on a larger thread to figure out to whom you are responding. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Ditto on that. Poor guy, I feel for both of them (my husband included). Also, just to be sure, you guys are getting the sleeve right? It's posted in bypass but said sleeve... Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I have a feeling I will be quite unpleasant this week. I've a touch of hypoglycemia, and tend to get rather cranky when I'm hungry. So not looking forward to it. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I'm in California. Same here, starting Monday it's only liquid for me. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

We have the same surgery day (: I start my liquid diet Monday as well. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I say "I'm sorry, did YOU have the surgery? Oh, no? Then how the hell would you know? " but I'm known for being a rather blunt person... Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

September 12th in California for me (: Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Oh my gosh- you look fantastic! Great job! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

September 12 for me! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

No, mine is covered 100%. But again, it's through the hospital on base. Side note- plastics is also offered for a copay 18 months after the surgery. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I had the Mirena on for 3 months and in that time I gained 40 lbs and never took it off. I also had terrible cystic acne along my jawline. The Mirena was horrible for me. In fact, up until I had the Mirena placed I had been losing weight at a fairly constant rate. Suffice it to say I had it taken out and the weight gain stopped, the acne cleared up, and I began to normalize. I also happen to be sensitive to estrogen, so that could be part of my issue. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I have TriWest, I'm in California. All I did was meet with my PCP and let her know my failed attempts and asked for a referral. I had zero issues and did not have to prove anything. I am going through the surgery center on base, but the docs seem extremely competent. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Did you have to show proof of monthly weigh ins with your pcp? Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you (: that's why I've been working with my counselor for over a year. The issues are settled, and I'm just ready to get started. Thank you for the recommendation; I'll get to reading it! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I'm new here! I have been considering vsg for about a year now. My husband is active duty military, so I'll be going through the local MTF. I'm a full time student, so I'm hoping to have the surgery in August, so I'm fully adjusted when I go back for my senior year. I've worked with my counselor for over a year on several failed diets and the resulting depression. Over the last year I've gained over 50 lbs :-/ I've taken a nutrition class through my college, and browsed this forum for a few months. This site has been super informative and I can't wait to start the journey. My appointment with my PCP is Wednesday and I'm hoping for a quick referral to the bariatric unit in the hospital. If anybody has any advice I would really appreciate it! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App