I'm a week post-op but think it would be FUN to have someone to talk to!!! I don't know anyone who's had a sleeve

I'm in Kalamazoo:) I am 8 days post-op now and doing well, now that mu NUT and I determined that my first week of misery was due to not tolerating the whey proteins, ugh.

I'm in Detroit!

Quite a few of us in Metro Detroit..

I had my surgery at Henry Ford on March 11. I am a little further out than you. I had Dr Carlin

Carlin did mine on June 11...curious, how much have you lost in the last 2 month?

Carlin did mine on June 11...curious' date=' how much have you lost in the last 2 month?[/quote']

It has been a little over 3 mos- I weighed 259 at my first consultation in late November. Surgery weight was 243 and I am now 191 so 52 lbs since surgery. I am only 5' tall and 66 yrs old so I am thrilled so far- I thought I would be a slow loser, but it seems like I am pretty average compared to others on here. I had a stall at 2 mos for about 2 weeks. My 3 month appt with Dr Carlin is next Wed so I will see what he thinks. I am getting about 600-700 calories a day.

Carlin did mine on June 11...curious' date=' how much have you lost in the last 2 month?[/quote']

Do you go the support groups? I would like to but I live in Howell, so I haven't so far.

I went to group last week. I have my follow up with Carlin next Wednesday! I am a bit bummed, I've stayed the same for the past 3 days...getting frustrated! I started using the unflavored whey protein a few days ago to ensure that I am getting enough, but that is high in calories. That has put me from 500 to 700+ a day. I know I need the protein, but I think that put my loss to a stop. Oh well, I'll figure it out

I went to group last week. I have my follow up with Carlin next Wednesday! I am a bit bummed' date=' I've stayed the same for the past 3 days...getting frustrated! I started using the unflavored whey Protein a few days ago to ensure that I am getting enough, but that is high in calories. That has put me from 500 to 700+ a day. I know I need the protein, but I think that put my loss to a stop. Oh well, I'll figure it out[/quote']

I'll be there Wed too-at 3:30. Stall is normal - your body is changing. Take measurements- you will be losing inches.

I'm in Canton, sleeved April 8. I'd love to join if you all get together!!

I'm in Canton' date=' sleeved April 8. I'd love to join if you all get together!![/quote']

That would be fun.

I am scheduled for surgery August 13th with Dr. Zeni!

Dr Zeni was my surgeon! He's awesome

Dr Zeni was my surgeon! He's awesome

That is great to hear!! I love hearing all positive things about him! I have yet to hear anything negative! I have been jumping thru hoops for my insurance company since September. My surgery was suppose to be June 11th with him but in pre surgical testing he found a baseball sized cyst in my left lung. Thank goodness he found it! Anyways my bariatric surgery was delayed and I had lung surgery on June 12th to remove the cyst. I have a new date of August 13th and finally feel like I am back on track!!!

Greetings to all!

I am new to this and find this MOST helful and supportive. Thanks to all!

I have not had my surgery yet, in the early stages however have many questions I am hoping someone can answer. Went to seminar, met with Nut for the first time this past Friday (having SX in Toledo hopefully?).

I have BCBS of Mi and apparently I have to meet with Nut for 6 monhs? Is this normal? I have not contacted them however this is what they told me at clinic. My fear is that after 6 months the insurance company will say no..MY BIGGST FEAR!

Any insight on what to expect during this process and how long does it take after 6 months with Nut before surgery?