I am really excited yet nervous about my procedure. I would like to network with someone in the Michigan area that has had or will be having the procedure.

I am in Grand Rapids Mi, and had surgery on 12-11-12. Would love to keep up with someone from this area.

Im from SE Michigan and my surgery date is 4-1-13!

I'm just north of GR in Rockford. I prob won't be sleeved till july trudging through insurance requirements.

Great let's all keep in touch. This is such critical time for all of us, what a transition I am looking forward to sharing my progress and challenges! Currently, I am preparing to start my presurgical diet one week early to get in the mind set of withdrawing from caffeine and sugar.

Jen1211 how is your progress???

Jen1211 how is your progress???

I am doing really well, I have lost 76 lbs and am almost 13 weeks. :-)

I'm just north of GR in Rockford. I prob won't be sleeved till july trudging through insurance requirements.

Wow, we're very close!

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That's awesome I am so HAPPY for you. How has your transition been? Any complications or words of wisdom? If you don't mind me asking what was your presurgical weight? I am at 360 so I have a long way to go

That's awesome I am so HAPPY for you. How has your transition been? Any complications or words of wisdom? If you don't mind me asking what was your presurgical weight? I am at 360 so I have a long way to go

My pre-op weight was 325 and now I am 249. I have had a relatively easy recovery/transition, no complications. I just don't tolerate certain foods and have been feeling my restriction a lot. As far as words of wisdom, follow what the doc's/nut's say! Lol don't rush yourself into eating your old food choices, we fo need to change these to be successful. Check out the world according to eggface blog for shake recipes and for some healthy recipes for later on. If you have any question s, feel free to ask specifics.

Jen wow that's really good. I am thinking about starting my presurgical diet 2 weeks before instead of the week before to get my mind right.

Jen wow that's really good. I am thinking about starting my presurgical diet 2 weeks before instead of the week before to get my mind right.

I wouldn't start 2 weeks early...you have restrictions for so long post op you will be wanting to cheat! Lol

Ikr...however, I am scared to go cold turkey, because I will still be working up until the day before.

April 9 surgery date in Ypsilanti here. :-)

Ikr...however' date=' I am scared to go cold turkey, because I will still be working up until the day before. [/quote']

Well good luck!

Did you do a week on the presurgical diet? Also which protein shakes do you drink?