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Yes I just got my date May 22

Lucky! Do you have to include any meal replacement shakes/bars or just Protein and veggies each meal?

Don't have to but I can. He just wants me to have at least 70 grams protein with no more than 30 carbs.

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Hoping to be a May Sleever. I have 9 more days with my CPAP and I will get my surgery date. Yay!!

Well, I'll be looking for updates from you guys going ahead of me. Every little bit helps!

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Prepop officially starts today. Though it's 3 weeks I'm very fortunate it's just high Protein low carb. No liquids only. But of course now that I've started I want a whole mess of fruit [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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Oh my goodness how awesome! Keep up the momentum

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I'm 4ft 11in with a HW of 275. BMI chart says 95-125 but that seems ridiculously low to me. So I'm shooting for 150 and see how I feel/look then. Just want to be able to get in and out of bed without losing my breath [emoji38]

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Miss tee how long were you out? I was going back after a week but a little worried as I am a nurse and work 12 hour shifts . Was only going to stay out a week

Well my doctor's office really screwed me over. Come to find out they submitted for approval "by accident" in April and it was denied because I hadn't even completed all of the steps.
Although I've spoken to insurance and they assured me they could just resubmit this week, now they've said we have to wait 40 more days.
At this point I'm just going to appeal and submit all of my documents with the appeal letter. My surgical coordinator is very negative and she's insisting that we shouldn't even try to appeal and just wait until May, to resubmit. I told her that would mean I have to do 50% of the stuff all over again. She thinks that's the better idea and says she knew it would get denied regardless.

Not worried about recovery nor pain, my biggest worry was loosing hair, but after reading some articles I know what to do to avoid that and I’m
Ready now.
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I also like 600LB life (and the where are they now episodes) but there is another one called Family by the Ton and shows 4 people in one family going through the process together.

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Is there any 5 foot tall female who got the sleeve done? I am 5 foot fall and weigh 203 lb. most people see me and they say I do not need to get sleeved but, the BMI charts say other wise. I have not seen anyone at my height or my weight go into the surgery. So I’m wondering if there is anyone out there. Also I hear normally we (short 200lb) wouldn’t loose weight as fast and as much as everyone else does. Not sure why or is this true?? I have surgery on Thursday and All these questions are coming to mind.

Hope all goes well!

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Thanks for the heads up! It is good to know that though there may be struggles, determination can help us push past it.

Bah I'm starting my 3 week pre-op. This thing is really around the corner!

@Mhy12784 thanks so much this was really helpful

6 hours ago, aNYCdb said:

I like the Isopure zero carb Apple Melon, that said these clear Protein Drinks aren't usually ideal immediately post surgery, because they are really hard to concentrate (i.e. make into a 4oz drink with the amount of Protein that usually goes into an 8oz drink). They are also hard to fortify with extra Protein from milk (I recommend the fairlife fat free because it will give you more protein).

Makes sense. I just know how my stomach feels when I have lactose now so don't want to risk milk or anything. But, I'll try a few things out.

This is a very good question. For me, losing on 60% would leave me at 183lb and that is way too close to 200lb for my comfort. I'm hoping determination and doing the right thing will get me closer to my goal.

Girl, I've been had one. And they're amazing! Ended up getting one for every bathroom in my house so people wouldn't have to fight anymore. Also got one for my parents. They love it too.

No worries you'll be double dutching soon!

On 1/21/2018 at 12:37 PM, Sosewsue61 said:

I love me some 'thigh gap'!!!! These are my daughter Kara's size 12 AE jeans.

Aaahhhhhh!!!! Thigh gap? One can dream and I am. Too exciting!

On 2/23/2018 at 12:24 PM, BacktoSkinnyMadi said:

Progress pics...last Tuesday vs last year. 67 lbs down. I work out twice a week doing pole fitness. I have a cheat day once a week. I still enjoy beer and wine.

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How nice! This is such a great look for you. Thanks for sharing your story!

On 3/7/2018 at 4:12 PM, 336Mike said:

I posted a new thread but adding here. Meet my personal goal. 140 lost!
 

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220 GW= 220 3/7/18!! (6'5")

Oh snap! It's transformation pics like this that give us encouragement. Thanks! Looking good!

Hey, all! For those of you who are post-op: have any of you tried the clear Protein Drinks? If so, what's your favorite brand/flavor? Wondering if they are worth stocking up on especially since I'm lactose intolerant.

Woot woot! Great job. Looking good!