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Pre-op Protein Powder Sample Spree - The Taste Tes - Ok, So first off, I'm pre op.  Surgery 12/1. I know lots of people say their tastes change after surgery so I will cross that bridge when I come to it. I needed some idea what to h...

Just found the Lightweights board~ Upcoming Sleev - Just wanted to drop in and say hi.  I have been on the sleeve board and just found the lightweight board tonight.  I am anxiously awaiting sleeve surgery just after Thanksgiving.  ...

Finally. A Surgery Date! - Oh the waiting, Blah Blah Blah, I don't care about that anymore…..Long story short, I was given approval last week, and a surgery date today!  December 1st!   Several appoi...

And Finally, MY approval! - After a roller coaster ride over the past 5 months, I got the call today that the insurance company has approved my surgery.  No date yet, I should get a call in the next week to a...

Delays. Impatience. Venting. - I just want to know already!  A little rant.  I began in June by attending the WL seminar at the local Hospital, one of two "Center's of Excellence" my insurance requires that are ...

Question for Sleever's over 50 - I'm in my early mid fifties, my metabolism is in the toilet.  For example my RMR was about 1100 a day.  If I didn't eat about 1000+ cal a day and spend most of my time in the gym, ...

Prescription Pain Relief, Did you need it? - I am allergic to common RX pain relievers.  No Codeine, Vicodin, Morphine, etc.  I see that many people are told to have Liquid Tylenol to use at home, but a friend of mine (that I...

Any Surgeon Recommendations from the Portland Oreg - I'm considering the sleeve surgery and am attending a seminar on WLS in a few days from one Center.  I know this center requires a 2 week pre-op milk diet that I'm just not sure I ...

New Member trying to soak up as much information a - Hi Everyone, I've been scouring all the posts I can get my eyes on. I haven't decided 100% on surgery, but I'm pretty sure this is the direction I want/need to take, I want to do m...