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Finally getting sleeved! March 16th with Dr. Illan!



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Hello, I am arriving on the 20th also, MGB on the 21st with Dr. Illan, best of luck. I'm a nervous wreck!


Awesome!



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Vicki - I'll let you know how it goes. Today is day 3 of the pre-op. So far so good. I even go to lunch with my sister every day and watch her eat yumminess. I will be happy when surgery is done and the liquid part of this is done. I don't want to get so sick of Protein Shakes that I can't drink them later. I think they will be a part of my regular diet from here on out. I have read about some flavored Protein waters. Not as much protein as Premier but definitely a better option than not getting enough protein each day.

Yesterday, I had two shakes, two Soups and some SF Jello. That's 69 grams of protein and 25 net carbs. Only 670 calories though. My goal is three shakes today. I am going with my sister to a WLS seminar for her. Her insurance covers WLS. She has talked about going to Dr. Illan but her husband isn't supportive of that. It's going to be a long process to go through our local center.

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I am glad it is going well so far! I have read about some of the Protein waters too..not sure how they will taste? But, am going to try some! I might pick some up on my costco run this weekend. I will let you know if I try any! That's nice you will get additional information with your sister too. [emoji4][emoji106]

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Does anybody know the name of the anti-inflammatory and antibiotic doctor  Illan prescribed after surgery?

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Im booked for March 16th with dr illan too!!! This Thursday!! I'm from New York

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Ahh!! I'm so glad to find someone going the same day as me!! I am leaving from Madison early tomorrow morning!


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Shanny, when are you being sleeved? And I usually have a Water with me always too! No more straws though. [emoji6] I hope your pcp will do the proper follow-up for you!

My surgeon allows us to use straws as long as we arent sucking kn too much air and it causes us to feel uncomfortable.



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wellllll how did it go:)

i just read the thred and you all seem so excited and now i wanna know the follow up pleeeeeaaase!!

are you all doing ok? good experience? did you get to see the ocean?

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I didn't make it to the ocean :( but it WAS a super experience! Absolutely a surgication!

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