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I went to Vincent Dinick for a TT and he did a fantastic job. He was even able to get the insurance to cover the removal of the panni too, which went a long way in covering the cost. I came out of it with a perfectly flat tummy, and I was a hot mess before and didn't think that it was possible! He is in Ypsilanti.
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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Hi Danielle,
Congrats on your upcoming surgery. Try to use this time to begin to retrain your eating habits. Yes, I did have one food funeral- not a huge one, but it still counted. The preop liq1uid diet is the hardest part. In my case I started 3 months prior trying to get as close to it as I could, so by the time the offical window came I was ready. I would recommend that you stock your house and purge it of any crap food- that can really help. Good luck with everything!
On an side note- I bought my first house in Ferndale!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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I got on line. Unjury.com, Syntrax Nectar (this is my favorite they have several shakes I like, Fuzzy Naval and Vanilla Bean Torte are just a couple) , Amazon.com, Vitamin Shop.com (in store too if you have one in the area). It really has to do with what you like, and some people's taste change after surgery. You can also go to the magnify glass at the top right on page and type in Protein shakes and get more ideas. Good luck
Hi, congrat's on your surgery date, isn't it exciting?
I bought sample packs until I found a protein shake(s) I liked and could tolerate.
I think it is probably what everyone thinks at first, "I have to eat this cause I don't know when I can have it again", but you can eat it after surgery when food is added in, different amounts though.
Good luck I'd like to hear how your journey goes.
Good morning!
My name is Danielle and I live in Ferndale. i wanted to say hello and that I just scheduled my surgery for Dec 22nd! i am beyond excited and very nervous, i am having the full Bypass. For my surgery they want a 2 week liquid diet, i know it will be hard, but i am willing to do it!
How did you guys prepare for your pre-op liquid diets?
Did you feel like you needed to eat everything you you know you wont get to eat for a long time?
Thanks!
Hi Melissa,
My process was 6 months of supervised weight loss, and then submission to the insurance company. This was their (Blue Cross) requirements, not the doctor's office. I was mad at the time, but I'm glad now, because it gave me lots of time to do research and simply think about it, to make sure I really wanted to go through with it. My doctor recorded my regular visit in April as a Weight Loss visit, I had my consultation in May, I had my last one in September, and surgery October 6th.
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150 lost and maintaining!
I am from Lansing and in the reasearch phase right now. I have seen Vincent DiNick in Ypsilanti, Rick Smith, and George Poletes. I think they are all good doctors but I am having a hard time coming up with final decision. Are you planning on using insurance or private pay/
Hi, just wanted to say "Good luck it sounds like your on your way". Are you getting the sleeve or RNY?
Bubbles,
I'm from the St. Joseph area, an hour west of you. My husband works in Kalamazoo though. I went to the seminar the beginning of September, just had my consult a week ago, and hopefully will get my surgery next summer. I have to see the doc for 6 months with no weight gain, get my psych eval, attend two nutritional classes and then the will submit it to the insurance.
