Alright my fellow February sleevers! There does not seem to be too many of us currently, but I know more will come along! Please join the February 2013 Sleevers group so that we can keep up with each other!!!

Happy Holidays,

-Liz

Anyone starting to try protein shakes, researching vitamins, tasting unjury?? I'm February 5th so I need to start preparing!!! It's overwhelming!!

I've been experimenting for a while. I ordered vitamin samples from Bariatric Choice and have chosen the Celebrate mandarin orange, lemon calcium citrate chews, and a chewable Iron. I like EAS carb control protein drinks from walmart, tried a few diff powders from there as well, not so good unless I doctor them up with PB, fruit or SF pudding mixes. I like Protein Ice drink (from my local sports nutrition store), Special K protein drink mixes, and just recently added Yoplait greek yogurt (vanilla) to my likes (mixed with either PB and SF butterscotch pudding mix or SF cheesecake pudding mix and some strawberries or cherries mashed up) The greek yogurt has been difficult, I like regular yogurt but the greek has been too "hardcore" for me LOL Just recently checked out soy milk and was pleased to discover it has a good bit of protein, although I read a post somewhere that it wasn't the best choice due to the soy having estrogens, which can make it harder to lose weight. Never tasted it though...I'm hoping all this hasn't been in vain, as supposedly my taste could change after surgery, but I've enjoyed all the experimentation

Not sure I go in feb 4 and I will find out everything but lets keep in touch so we can go thru this together I'm happy but nervous u?

I meant I go to my final appt January 12 and will find out everything oops it'd early lol - where r u ?- I'm in jersey

Hi everyone being sleeved feb 4 dr Andrei in Livingston nj - can't wait bc I'm a lap band conversion to sleeve - I can't wait I'm excited and can't wait for my life to begin again thanks for opening up this forum for us -

I'm Feb 4 too! When do you start your pre op diet?

Can we post before and after pics

I was scheduled for sugery and still not 100% sure I am "approved" by my insurance. I assume they wouldn't schedule me if I wasn't. But, we all know what happens when you ASSume something?! LOL!

What insurance is everyone using? For those going to Mexico' date=' what's the cost? And the procedure?[/quote']

Mexico cost 4700 gastric sleeve

Can we post before and after pics

I don't know how to post pics either...sorry. I'm from Kansas (that isn't the reason that I don't know how to post pics...LOL). I'm married with 2 kids. I went into this whole process wanting the lapband, but changed my mind and decided to go with the sleeve half way through the process. I'm super excited too!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone being sleeved feb 4 dr Andrei in Livingston nj - can't wait bc I'm a lap band conversion to sleeve - I can't wait I'm excited and can't wait for my life to begin again thanks for opening up this forum for us -

Hi! I am being sleeved by Dr Andrei on Feb 28. Will you be at the class Saturday Jan 12?

I'm Julie. Born and raised in Louisiana but married a Mississippi man and moved here to be with him. I'm 40 y/o. Married to my soul mate and mother of a 17 yr old son with special needs. I work 2 jobs. So life is stressful. I was thin and even a beauty queen in my younger years but weight gain begin in my early 20's. my first consultation is Jan 14 w Dr Borland in Louisiana. I'm self pay ($9800) and I am hoping to schedule my surgery Feb 26. I hope to lose 130-160 lbs.

I'm Julie. Born and raised in Louisiana but married a Mississippi man and moved here to be with him. I'm 40 y/o. Married to my soul mate and mother of a 17 yr old son with special needs. I work 2 jobs. So life is stressful. I was thin and even a beauty queen in my younger years but weight gain begin in my early 20's. my first consultation is Jan 14 w Dr Borland in Louisiana. I'm self pay (9800) and I am hoping to schedule my surgery Feb 26. I hope to lose 130-160 lbs.

Welcome nice to meet you

I will be sleeved 2/27/12

In Mexico (Dr Garcia)

Mother of 3

Live in Chicago I wish you good luck on your journey

Hi! I am being sleeved by Dr Andrei on Feb 28. Will you be at the class Saturday Jan 12?

Yes be thete

Yes be there on jan 12 with Pamela

Hi! I am being sleeved by Dr Andrei on Feb 28. Will you be at the class Saturday Jan 12?

Yes I will there

Hey guys I asked In another thread and I will post how to post pics