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@Alex Brecher I'm a lawyer. I'm having my surgery today. Newton Wellesley, MA recommends Premier Protein. Can you sent me the lawsuit so I have something to read?
Thanks!

Alex ....
Honest question here. If you have such concerns about Premier Protein, why do you still sell GENEPRO. The Genepro issues are much more serious, and the company that makes Genepro has behaved seriously unethically, IMO.
I also don't think the Premier Protein issues are so terrible. 26-29 g of protein vs. 30 g. That is a 3-13% discrepancy. Although not ideal, not the worst either (i.e. Genepro).
And casein & milk protein concentrate vs. whey protein isolate. Are there any studies saying whey protein is superior? Not all of us have bypasses. Even with bypasses, just because casein is absorbed more slowly, does it mean it is absorbed less completely?

I uses Dr. Barbat, great doctor at Atrium. I love the office, everyone is so great to work with. The only thing I wish they have is the support groups but they are canceled due to covid. I am so excited to meet someone near me.

I know my doctors' main office is in Charlotte. I see Dr. Bauman, at his office in Concord. They have been so wonderful there. I hope things are going good for you. I guess I am most concerned about the first 4 to 6 wks. I think once I get thru those couple of wks I'll feel a little more at ease as fas as complications go. I am just nervous. You know what all we go thru to get to a surgery date, and then now that i am waiting on insurance approval...I'm nervous as can be.

I'm in NC. I live in the Winston-Salem area and had surgery in Kernersville. Surgery on Sept. 21st. There's a support group, but they meet in-person and I'm in lockdown. So this is my primary support group.

I'm from Shelby NC but had my surgery in Charlotte. Its nice to finally meet someone that is dealing with the same thing, near by. I had surgery the 14th of sept so feel free to reach out with the questions.

Hi I'm in NC. I live in Salisbury, it is approximatly 40miles N. of Charlotte. I will be having my surgery in Concord. I am currantly waiting on insurance approval. They said it could take up to 2 weeks, so I'm not sure when my actual surgery date is? I hope all is going good for you. Keep us posted.

Lived there for many years (still have family there), but I left 32 years ago. But I just wanted to say hi! To be honest, most of my support has been online (on this and other bariatric forums). My clinic does have a support group (or did before COVID - not sure what's going on NOW), but I haven't been in a long time. I visit internet forums at least once a day, though. It keeps my head in the game...

Hi, I havent been able to meet anyone in the area going through the same thing as me. I am 42 years old and having a gastric bypass on 9/14. Whats everyone's else's story?
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Hey! I'm scheduled for Dec 17th:) I go for Pre Surgery Testing on Dec 3rd!

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Today is a year since my sleeve surgery. I started at 294 lbs and this morning I am 175. I bounce around the low 170s. I feel good and would do it again in a heart beat. My aches and pains are mostly gone and so is my severe sleep apnea. At 53, I weigh less than I did in high school. Lol

One strategy I'm hoping will help me to stay active and getting out of the house is purchasing some souped up winter accessories: a balaclava, insulated boots and socks, insulated gloves, scarf, and insulated hat. I figure if I can be warm outside, I can still be walking, playing with the dog, puttering, etc. I also got a puzzle and a book that I'm hoping will keep my mind occupied and me away from the kitchen during the pre-op diet.
Anyone else have some ideas to share? I'd love to hear!

Hello Bari-Friends!
I'm looking for some friends to get through December. I start the liquid diet Dec. 1 for surgery on the 15th. I also have to quarantine, so I'm terrified about adherence to the diet. I'd love to find some like-minded people (no matter when your surgery is) to "meet" with online to share tips, strategies, fun, and progress. My surgery has been delayed repeatedly, most recently because of Covid--twice. Ugh! Now, cold weather and quarantine mean almost nowhere to go and nothing to do. It's unnerving.
I'd love to hear from you--drop a line and let's find ways to manage this cold weather, quarantined, Covid, no-food extravaganza and make it fun and exciting!
Best to you,
LadyVan

Hello and congratulations on your surgery date.

So I'm gonna have to take a rain check on this I suppose. I tried the Multivitamin and my body abruptly said No.

Good luck! I hope all goes well!

You seem overwhelmed and depressed. Sometimes we can't do it all on our own and we need some help.
Perhaps it's time to seek out some professional help. Someone to help you process all you've been through and that can give you tools and techniques to cope and possibly even thrive.
Good luck,
Tek

Hi. I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my adult life. My weight has fluctuated so much and I’m tired of looking and feeling the way I feel. I lost my mom four months ago and it hurts like hell. I wish you all the best and I pray for your comfort-emotionally, psychologically and physically. I’m scheduled for surgery on December 10th. I’m nervous and worried but I’m also excited to look and feel better. My back and feet hurt constantly and my anxiety and depression is all over the place and I dread taking pictures and going out because I’m so ashamed of my weight gain. Since my mom has passed food has definitely been my comfort.

I’m really not okay I’m sad I’m hurting ever since I did my sleeve from Feb 10,21 gallbladder removal March 26,21 then in September 23,21 I’ve just had double hernia surgery my body been through a lot I’ve lost a lot weight this November 17 will be my mommy birthday she’s no longer here it’s been 7yrs since her passing I’m still hurting from my mom passing I realized I’ve never grief of her passing I’m not sleeping I’ve not been okay since I did my surgeries please every one please pray for me

I’m scheduled for the sleeve December 10th. I’m nervous but excited. ☺️

I am very nervous too, but excited to get this over with and start a new journey to improving my health!

December 8th!!!! So excited, but kinda nervous now that I have an actual surgery date. Kinda worried if I can actual do this. Anyone else?

I didn't know there was a countdown! I'll have to check it out!

Wow my Baritastic app says 47 days to go until surgery! I like the countdown, but otherwise not sure if that app is my favorite! Hope you all are doing well!