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Congrats!!!... Ahhh...I wish I could help you with the ticker thing.. I just went to the page, set it up and copied the link into my signature.... Also, I'm sure there's a thread on here that gives step by step instructions..

Thanks Ladies!!!

LOL.... I wish you the best!!! I'm on day 2 of a 7 day liquid diet... and OH BOY!!!!! I'm praying for a smooth and easy recovery for you!!! Please let us know how you are doing... when you feel up to it!!!

Me too!! I think I want an extra night!!! I need some rest!! LOL

Indi, yes.. I think going through a center of excellence is the best way... Everyone there works very hard to keep their distinction as a center of excellence.. so.. I think they will be extra careful and stuff.. Not saying that others won't... I'm just saying.. LOL...

I got approved by BCBS-IL on friday!!!! I'm sooo happy for you!!! I have 7 days until surgery!!!!

Ela, I think Imma stick w/ the SF low carb.. I have the creamy chocolate and vanilla cream.. not bad.. .I'm also gonna try Isopure zero ... it's a drink, almost waterish I've heard...

Lizzie, How are you??

So, I'm sitting at my desk.., with HIVES all over my back and neck... OMG!! I'm itching sooooo much... I've had 3 Protein drinks.. but, I was fine afterwards... I had a bottle of Water w/ true orange sweetened w/ stevia... I also mixed it w/ some fruit blend stuff w/ truvia in it... OH MY GOD!!!! I'm miserable!! Even my students feel bad for me!!!.. Took two benadryl, but I'm not getting any relief!!!!

Kelly, I think they come from the same plant..

So, I found out that if you have an allergy to ragweed, which I do, that you shouldn't use Stevia!! Didn't know that... Learned my lesson... UGH!!!!! http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-682-STEVIA.aspx?activeIngredientId=682&activeIngredientName=STEVIA

Thanks so much guys!! Day 1 of pre-op diet... almost done... It's a little difficult, but oh, so worth it!!!

15 seconds ago... I'm APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

What shakes are you using?? Have you tried any of the low-carb meal replacements??? Adkins dark chocolate is actually good chilled... I have SF low carb in vanilla cream and chocolate cream.. They are tolerable..I can't stand protein shakes!!!

My thoughts and prayers are w/ you... I hope your recovery is quick and smooth...

You have to be careful w/ tweezing because you can cause in-grown hairs and scarring.. if you do it right, you should be fine.. I had laser treatments for a few months and I saw a significant decrease in the amount and coarseness of the hair on my face. I was diagnosed w/ PCOS.... I haven't had treatments for over a year and a half, but, the hair is not as coarse as it was pre-laser... now I just use a triple butter soap and shave a little once/per week... Getting more laser treatments after I recuperate from surgery...

Ericka, Glad you're feeling better!! Did you have a leak or something??? My surgery is in a week... so, I'm a little nervous.. You're doing a great job w/ your sleeve... CONGRATS!!!

LoserMama, where did you get your cases of Isopure??

Jasleeve, So are you doing full liquids or can you have a meal??? I'm full liquids, no chewing!!! LOL... Only for 7 days.. 6 days I can have shakes (can't stand them!!).. so I'm doing slim fast low-carb, tons of Water and I have a EAS myoplex (can't do it!! UGH!!)... I'm so hungry!!! LOL... but, the outcome will be worth the difficulty!!! GUARANTEED!!!! Stay strong sister!!!

Awesome!!! I can hardly wait!!! Congrats!!

Congrats!! I don't know if I want kids or not... but I do want to be at a healthy weight so I can enjoy life to the fullest!!!! Best wishes for your continued success!!

Hey Ladies!!! Great news!! I will be sleeved in about a week!!! Woo Whooo!!! I'm soooo excited!!!!