I have been wanting to do this for so long! And am booked for March 16th with Dr. Illan! I am hoping someone on here will be going around the same time as me! Feeling nervous and excited. [emoji4]

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.

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]

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

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

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

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.

For those who had surgery in March with Dr. Illian, how was your experience? How are you recovering so far?

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?

I went to the ocean, my experience was awesome. 2.5mo out I am down 56lbs!

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