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your Protein Shakes are thick? i mix my whey Protein with milk and blend. not really thick though....am i doing it wrong?

I use one scoop and 12 ounces of milk and add ice as I like it really cold. It could be the brands not sure. I may be doing something wrong. I really did not read the directions maybe I am suppose to use 16 to 20 ounces of milk. I guess I should check that.

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I'm going in the 7th!! I lost my 5%..and then I cheated two days ago... :rolleyes: I had my final clearance by my primary, and met with my sergeon yesterday. He asked me if I wanted my sleeve tighter because I am short and very small framed. Any one have any input on this?

I didn't know they could do this.. how short are you? I'm 5'4" and weigh 268.... I havn't heard of a doctor asking you that..

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Its unusual (I think) for the surgeon to give you a choice on how tight you want your stomach to be, but that is pretty cool. The recommended buggie sizes are 32-40 french, you might want to ask your surgeon what size he normally uses because if he uses a 40 then it would be a great idea to get one slightly smaller. Different surgeons use different sizes and there is nothing wrong about that, when they started doing this surgery they used to use bigger than 60! My surgeon used 36, he told me that after his many years of experience he has found those to cause the least amount of constrictions as well as allowed for optimal weight loss. The truth is that those things are only a guide and if someone uses a 40 but staples an inch away from it, it turns out to be bigger than that. On the other hand if they use a 40 and staple right next to it is smaller. So it all depends on the surgeon and what they feel comfortable with.

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@Danity.....yep, It's goin down on the 11th in Mexico with Dr.Garcia!! Not only am I lookin forward to getting my sleeve but I'm also just lookin forward this lil get a way trip!!! : )

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I'm not sure what size he is going to use...I didnt even think to ask!!! ugh! I'm 5' tall, and dont have much weight to lose. (so everyone says). I started at 180 pounds, lost 8 so far, and my surg is sched for 5/7 here in the Hudson Valley in NY. I'm SO sick and tired of being fat, that i'm actually pissed at myself. It's a darn shame that my 2 baby brothers jeans sizes are a 28x30! My unifoem pant measure in at 38x28....blech!

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May 18th with Dr. Almanza ... Getting excited!!

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Hi everyone! Im new here. I will be getting sleeved on May 2nd in Southern California.. super excited!! I had my pre-op appointment today and it was great. Surgeon uses a 34 French Bougie.. he was kind of suprised I asked him hahaha

Oh yeah and no liquid diet! yay... well almost.. the day before he want me to have liquids but thats it.. YES!

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Hi everyone! Im new here. I will be getting sleeved on May 2nd in Southern California.. super excited!! I had my pre-op appointment today and it was great. Surgeon uses a 34 French Bougie.. he was kind of suprised I asked him hahaha

Oh yeah and no liquid diet! yay... well almost.. the day before he want me to have liquids but thats it.. YES!

Congratulations!! Lucky you ~ I am on day 9 of a two week liquid diet and it is torture!! I'm scheduled for May 1st! Definitely sending you well wishes and a speedy recovery!

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I'm on day 6 of a 2 week liquid diet ~ 2 Protein Shakes and a sensible dinner. It is HARD!! I posted a video on YouTube (jmcbribe) about my progress. Surgery will be May 1st @ 730 am Eastern time. Im also having my hiatal hernia repaired at the same time so I expect to be real sore and gassy. I have the gas x strips and will be taking 2 prior to surgery. Anybody else on the 1st?

HEY girlie, im on Protein shakes also. but ive only lost 3 lbs. hows your progress?

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Hi everyone! Im new here. I will be getting sleeved on May 2nd in Southern California.. super excited!! I had my pre-op appointment today and it was great. Surgeon uses a 34 French Bougie.. he was kind of suprised I asked him hahaha

Oh yeah and no liquid diet! yay... well almost.. the day before he want me to have liquids but thats it.. YES!

im in so-cal too! =]

in garden grove in orange county. you?

i go in may 10th. lucky you no liquid diet!

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Hey everyone may is just around the corner 6 day's till May 1st, I'm on the liquid diet and already lost 10 lbs. So proud of myself, hope everyone else is having some success

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I'm scheduled for May 1!

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Hey everyone may is just around the corner 6 day's till May 1st, I'm on the liquid diet and already lost 10 lbs. So proud of myself, hope everyone else is having some success

hey lady!

how long have u been on your liquid diet to have lost 10lbs?

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I am May 17. Dr. Nussbaum Morristown, NJ

I'm excited!

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That's a good idea! Did your doctor suggest the Gas X. I'm on Clear Liquids the day before the surgery.

I'm on day 6 of a 2 week liquid diet ~ 2 Protein Shakes and a sensible dinner. It is HARD!! I posted a video on YouTube (jmcbribe) about my progress. Surgery will be May 1st @ 730 am Eastern time. Im also having my hiatal hernia repaired at the same time so I expect to be real sore and gassy. I have the gas x strips and will be taking 2 prior to surgery. Anybody else on the 1st?

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