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I started my 2nd week of Protein Shakes. I crave carbs. Its not easy to stick with however I know it'll be worth it when it comes to the surgery.

I also got an "all clear" from my PCP today about having the surgery done in April in MX. Oh and I'm down 20lbs in 3 weeks. Woo Hoo!!!

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yeah im down 16 today

.. trying not to cheat

:wacko:

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but these shakes are yuck now

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Well another step ... Heading to the hospital for surgery ...

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Just thought I would say hello. I am in Murfreesboro too. This is my first post. I am very early into the process, and honestly am not sure whether I will get approved by my insurance or not. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I am also going to MTMC, but haven't met with a specific Dr. yet. Dr. Eckles did my initial seminar. I am doing my psych and attending support meeting next week. Have had a physical and am waiting on labs and letter to be sent to insurance company. That's about it. It's good to know there are people nearby that have gone through this process!

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Just thought I would say hello. I am in Murfreesboro too. This is my first post. I am very early into the process' date=' and honestly am not sure whether I will get approved by my insurance or not. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I am also going to MTMC, but haven't met with a specific Dr. yet. Dr. Eckles did my initial seminar. I am doing my psych and attending support meeting next week. Have had a physical and am waiting on labs and letter to be sent to insurance company. That's about it. It's good to know there are people nearby that have gone through this process![/quote']

Good luck with everything. I used Dr. Westmoreland and loved him.

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I'm from Memphis and Woodman is doing my surgery too! How long did it take from insurance approval til actual surgery date?

Sorry so late but only took 5 days.

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I got my sleeve on Valentin's day in Memphis by Dr V Weaver and I'm down 60 pounds. I have found the best Protein Shake is the Body Fortress brand made with skim milk is 34g of Protein and the Akins with 15g of protein.

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Hello from Memphis. Completed all my paper work submitted to Cigna on 4/8/13 waiting on response. Dr. Weaver is my doctor. Already completed all necessary testin just waiting on ok. Praying all day everyday!

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Hello from Memphis. Completed all my paper work submitted to Cigna on 4/8/13 waiting on response. Dr. Weaver is my doctor. Already completed all necessary testin just waiting on ok. Praying all day everyday!

Dr Weaver is awesome. Your liver shrink diet is not that bad.

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