Just wanted to share my info with you i started the process in July of 2006 i am scheduled for surgery Jan28th.It not only depends on the insurance but also the program.I had to go to 2 support groups prior. meet with Heart and wellness center cardio dr nutritionist pshych testing and had a sleep study. During the sleep study they found i have sleepapnea so i had to get the CPAP machine before they would schedule my date. Also depending how big trhe program you need to get appointments and they might be backed up.On Jan14th i will start aliquid diet for 2 weeks not all Dr.s do this either.Well good luck to you I have heard from many the wait is worth it. Jan312

Hi Karen, I had surgery on Monday, 1/7/08, as well and left the hospital on Tuesday evening. The nurses said I was trying to run a marathon in the hall; I was actually trying to convince my doctor to let me go home, so I could get some rest. I did feel good on Tuesday, but by Wednesday, it felt like a Mack truck had run over me and backed up again for good measure. My husband gave me a whole "poor me" day and is pushing me a little more today to get in gear... walk, drink water, drink protein, etc. Doggone WLS magazine they gave me in the hospital... he's been reading it. I guess these up and down days are to be expected, but overall, things are going really well with everything being tolerated well. I hope your recovery continues to go as good as well. Wanda

have you ever heard of constant comment tea? It is a decaf soothing tea drink it hot. It does not taste wonderful but it is ok. Sip that and you will feel better.

I am new at this. I emailed the bariatric clinic that is out of St Francis Womens Hospital. I recieved an email back saying that they will call me in the morning. I have been to siminars in the past but did not proceed with it becouse I was told that my inshurance would not pay for it. After doing so investigation I found that Dr Eric Bour MD and St Francis are Both covered on my plan and he has dune surgerys under my inshurance. What kinda info will I need to have and how long is the whole process on average. Thanks.

I just bought some of the Muscle Milk~someone said it was good on the site~now do you know is it better to drink it cold,frozen or mix something else with it.Any recipes for it would be great. I bought the cookies and cream flavor. Thanks! Amy