KristyAB

I ended up paying 12k for my surgery. I was exactly at 35 BMI. Wish now I had gone to Mexico. .....but I was too scared from the horror stories. Glad it worked out for you! I'm 7 mo post op and only 25 lbs to go till goal weight!! Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Discuss it with your surgeon.....he/she can order anxiety meds via subcutaneous(shot) upon arrival....then more in your IV if needed Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I sometimes sip a drink with meals Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

You look great! Good luck on the marathon! Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I use a collagen cream mixed with frankincense oil. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

OMG!!!! BEST thing I've found so far! Taste exactly like a Baby Ruth bar. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

My total bill including: Pre-op visit fees, surgery center fee, anesthesiologist fee, bariatric surgeon fee, post-op visit fees, and post-op medications was a total of $12,000. That also includes all expenses for one year post-surgery and lifetime nutrition and exercise counseling. Not too bad of a deal if you are a cash pay patient.

Have you tried TVP ( textured vegetable protein)...... I made meatloaf with it three nights ago and my kids couldn't tell the difference. Tonight I am making chili with it. I don't think they'll be able to tell the difference with the chili either.

Mmmmmmm.....going to try these! Where did you get them?

You look like a different person! Amazing! **Hottie Redhead Alert** [emoji151][emoji168][emoji182][emoji140][emoji151]?[emoji91][emoji817][emoji818] Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I bought mine in a 12 sample bundle pack off of Walmart.com The same bundle is offered on Groupon for $31. Which is a couple bucks more than Walmart. I've only tried two of the flavors so far, and they were really good. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

This bar is pretty good too.... it reminds me of those lemon cream cookies you get at the grocery store. Though not as sweet. I like it, it's something different rather than the normal chocolate or peanut butters.[emoji106] Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

Found another yummy protein bar! It doesn't really taste like a maple donut but it does have a nice maple flavor. It'd make a good fast breakfast[emoji106] [emoji106] . Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

This video explains why different people have different sleeve sizes.

You're an inspiration! Keep it up!