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Hey, I'm getting sleeved on Tuesday as well! We'll be sleeve sisters!

Oh no, you're not the only one. I was banded in January and have lost just over 15 lbs. I am supposed to have 10.2 in my band, but actually only have 8.8. So either I have a leak or . . . I just had an upper GI and everything looks great! It just isn't working for me. I'm either PB-ing all of my food, or everything is sliding right down. Not what I was hoping for. And guess what? I'm getting a revision on Tuesday the 19th. I'm tired of this thing! I thought I was crazy for even considering it when I first started investigating in June, but the more I researched, the more I just want this damn band out!

I'm right there with you. My revision is in 14 days - god I can't believe it! I am freaking out and having second thoughts just like I did with my band: maybe I can do it on my own, maybe I should just buy an elliptical trainer, maybe . . . But I know this will be a good thing.

So Awesome! Congrats.

I really like these for taste, Protein content and portability. i'm assuming these would work once you get to full liquids. Protein shake Frosty chocolate by Worldwide Sport - WP-1070 - at The Vitamin Shoppe Any input on the quality of protein, et?

I was thinking that that was an outdated procedure, but just thought I'd ask. (I guess I could have googled it)

Just wondering. I'm so afraid that my sleeve experience will be similar to my band experience (read: no weight loss). I want to ensure that I do everything I can to lose.

I know that many years ago, there was talk about getting your stomach stapled. Is the sleeve the same thing? Or is getting your stomach stapled like having a tummy tuck?

Thanks for good lucks! I'll take all I can get. I am getting my surgery in TJ. I'm not sure that if I would have learned about the sleeve first that I would have selected the sleeve over the band. I really liked the non-invasiveness of the band and the non-permanence. Looking back, I have no idea what I was thinking. Why wouldn't I want this to be permanent? And gosh, with the band, there is this annoying thing that you have to contend with every time you eat - ugh! So glad to be moving forward toward my sleeve.

I'm scheduled with Dr. Rod in TJ on the 19th. I've been researching doctors for quite some time and am feeling very confident in my decision. My BMI is about 32 and I would LOVE to lose 40 lbs. My fear is that I won't lose any. (I'm a band to sleeve revision and my band has not been kind to me).

Good luck to all the Octobers!!!! I started looking back in June also.

It's super important to work maintaining muscle mass for WLS patients, and for all "dieters". Take a look at Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle. It's all about losing fat while maintaining muscle. It is difficult to have more than one goal at a time. You can focus on building muscle (eating lots of Protein and lifting heavy weights for muscle failure), you can work on building your endurance (long exercise sessions, marathon training, swimming, high reps lots of constant fueling of the body) or you can focus on fat loss (low calories in, burn more calories than you take in, maintain muscle mass). Focus has always been difficult for me.

I watched the BL and I think the girl that got sent home this week was the girl that had the surgery when she was 14. I thought that giving a 14 year old such a drastic surgery was a bit harsh, but that's the same mom that had the chocolate out after the daughter had asked her to get it out of the house.

Hmmm. Good info on the Protein powders for clear stage. I always mix my chocolate protein powder with milk and ice in the blender because that's what it says to do on the directions. I tried it once with milk and was like, "wow, that is some good stuff!". So . . . any protein powder mixed with Water should be fine for the clear stage? And protein bullets should be fine as well? Thanks. Not sure why, but this is confusing for me for some reason.

I'm still pre-op and (clearly) I really enjoy eating. I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy food again. I like to say I "eat for sport", although my lap band has already eliminated the fun in that, for sure. Good to know I'm not alone in my fears.

So does this mean that flavored protein powders mixed with water are OK for the clear stage? Is this pretty typical?

OK, I found it. Thanks!!!!

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I don't know where else to put it. can someone please tell me how to get my picture to post next to my postings? I can't find anything that tells me how to do this, and I like to think that I'm a pretty tech savvy person. Thanks, K

Wow! Good for you. Looking awesome.

Are the protein bullets for the clear phase? Are any protein supplements good for the clear phase?

Can someone help me to understand the difference in protein supplements that I can take with the clear phase vs the full liquid phase? Is is the flavorless that can be used in the clear phase? I'm a little bit confused.

Hooray! I just booked my surgery today for the 19th with Dr. Rodriguez. I am thrilled to join this thread as I thought I'd never pull the trigger.

To say I'm excited is an understatement! I'm finally getting this damn band out. I've only had it in for 8 months, but it has been no fun for me at all. Thanks to everyone for all of your assistance as I researched and researched within these forums. I think I've read every single post on this site. I'm feeling really good about my decision. Anyone else having surgery at the same time?

Great news! I actually just booked with Dr. Rodriguez for the 19th of October. Love hearing these great stories!