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Hello Fellow Sleevers ,

My name is Will. I had my surgery on October 13 last year and have a couple questions. 1,) how long does it usually take to get your energy back in your life. ? 2.) what Protein Shakes have y'all come to like and enjoy. ? I've kinda gotten off the path of the Protein shakes and am

Thinking if I got back on those my energy might come back. 3.) I am down 40 pounds almost and I know I have a long way to go till I am where I want to be scale weight wise. I am just curious as to what the requirements for skin removal surgery. ? I'm starting to get a little sagging skin and don't like it. Any suggestions to these ?s would be greatly appreciated. God bless and best of luck to all of you

Will

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1. I had all my energy back (and more) about a month after surgery, but it varies a lot.

2. I like Syntrax Matrix, Syntrax Nectar Sweets, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, Chike, and Unjury (the chocolate Splendor flavor only). I mix mine with unsweetened cashew or almond milk. But again, this is a place where tastes vary a lot. You can buy sample packs from the BariatricPal Store or from nashuanutrition.com.

3. Requirement for skin removal surgery vary a lot depending on your insurance company or particular policy. You'd probably want to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and have them go over your policy with you and see what coverage (if any) they offer. I do know that if you are having actual physical problems from sagging skin (rashes, ulcers, backache, whatever) it's important to document it, so if that happens to you, make sure you check in with your PCP and get it in your chart. Good luck!

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