VSG_Man_Vs_Food

My wife and I sent our families this article which helps explain why we are doing it... https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/02/13/well/why-weight-loss-surgery-works-when-diets-dont.html?referer=http://m.facebook.com HW: 329 lb SW: TBD CW: 313 lb VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

Awesome, maybe we'll see you at one of the upcoming support group meetings! Wife's pre-op is coming up on Thurs, I'll be tagging along to get the scoop on what to expect. HW: 329 lb SW: TBD CW: 313 lb VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

Tried to come up with something clever and I like to use the "before and after" type phrases similar to wheel of fortune. VSG Man sounds kinda like a super hero and Man Vs Food used to be one of my fav shows as my life had revolved around junk food for so many years. Now my Man Vs Food identity takes on a different meaning, my challenge will be resisting all of those bad foods that led me down this path. On a related note, I had to divorce myself from the food network. I wonder of there is an exercise network I can get addicted to lol. HW: 329 lb SW: TBD CW: 313 lb VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

My doctor recommends premier protein shakes, they have 30 grams of protein and are about 160 calories. They taste pretty good. HW: 329 lb SW: TBD CW: 313 lb VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

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After 3-4 months of jumping through hoops for the insurance, I finally have a surgery date of 6/27. Any recommendations from the guys as to what to bring to the hospital. Any other general tips for newbies? HW: 329 lb SW: TBD CW: 313 lb VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

We just ordered ours for $25 through nutrition direct and aetna. No issues and ships right away. Note that their vitamin does not include biotin, so gotta buy that separately if you want it.

Thanks, we'll look into joining the support group.

Best of luck, the 3 months will be over before you know it. We have pre-op next but not quite sure what it entails.

Anyone from the orlando area still around? My wife and I are both scheduled to be sleeved with Dr. Jawad soon. Starting Weight: 329lb 1/19/2017 Surgery Weight: TBD 6/27/2017 Current Weight: 313lb 5/9/2017 VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

I'm planning on using Nascobal and Bariactiv as well. My insurance copay is $50 month with Aetna, but I'm going to try get it from Nutrition Direct for $25. Starting Weight: 329lb 1/19/2017 Surgery Weight: TBD 6/27/2017 Current Weight: 313lb 5/9/2017 VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

I was just approved with Aetna here in Orlando FL with Dr. Jawad, it went pretty smoothly. I did 3 months supervised diet (main req was not to gain any weight), nutrition seminar, psych exam, ekg, ultrasound, and bloodwork. Received approval about two weeks after last appt. I'm all set for 6/27. Starting Weight: 329lb 1/19/2017 Surgery Weight: TBD 6/27/2017 Current Weight: 313lb 5/9/2017 VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

Just finished my 3 month supervised diet, got approved for insurance last week, and finally scheduled for June 27th. It seems like a long time from now, but at least it will give me extra time to lift weights and build up some strength and also go through my food bucket list! Starting Weight: 329lb 1/19/2017 Surgery Weight: TBD 6/27/2017 Current Weight: 313lb 5/9/2017 VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

First post here, my wife and I are getting sleeved together. We both started the process in January and we've fortunately been able to attend all our the appointments together. We both received our insurance authorization last week following a 3 month supervised diet, and today we were both scheduled. We requested dates a month apart since we have a 3 yr old daughter to take care of. My wife wants to go first so her date is 5/30 and mine is 6/27. It's official now so I figure its a good time to formally join the forum! [emoji3] Starting Weight: 329lb 1/192017 Surgery Weight: TBD 6/27/2017 Current Weight: 313lb 5/9/2017 Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL