I also have BCBS and they coverd me. I was looking into the bad at first because they didn't cover the sleeve but by the time I got to the point of metting with my surgon it was. So try again. ...

I agree with the others on the tea idea. That goes down the best for me as well. Also the mint tea gets that icky taste out of your mouth.

Well right now my fave for Proten Shakes are the Pure Protein shakes. Keep an eye out they go on sale at Target. They are pre-mixed and go down pretty good. I also have the Isopure drinks. They...

Thanks for posting this. I just keep brushing my teeth! LOL

Congrats! That is the best!!!

You can aways eat the chicken tomorrow and use the rest for chicken stock. It's wicked easy to make....

Congrats! I'm newly sleeved as well. Welcome to the club! You can setup your ticker buy hitting the ticker link on the top of the page. The site walks you through how to copy the code into the...

That's an awesome story! I can't wait until I get to get rid of my big clothes too! I actually lost 120 about 4 years ago and of course gained it back. I have all the smaller clothes in boxes in...

I'm an every morning person. I missed today so I can't wait until tomorrow. I've always used it has motivation. In the past if I didn't weigh in daily it would get off track. I know this is a...

I tried to look at thoes home remidies as well. They just don't work. And depending on the size of your stones you wouldn't be able to pass them anyway. I had stones that were 2cm large. Please...

I love this post. ;)

Just be careful eating all of that. You donn't want to cause a leak or stretch out your new stomach. I was told to stick to the liquid so I can heal...

I'm going to look into this too. It sounds fun!

Wow sounds like everyone went home way earlier than me! I'm not going home until tomorrow and I had my surgery on Monday. I've had tons of rest so I'm not complaining. They just wanted to make...

Well I have BCBS and they did cover it. I only had my surgery on Monday and so far so good. I'm out of the hospital tomorrow. I'm not hungry and just sipping on some carnation instant breakfast. ...

I'm sleeved! I'm still in the hospital in Boston but I'm feeling really good. The first few days sucked. That nose tube was awful. Hopefully get to go home tomorrow!

I have the same problem with my mom. She did great after her gastric bypass but has gained a bunch back lately. I've come to realize that only she can make food decisions for herself and reminding...

I have them. I mix them into my oatmeal. They don't really taste like much but add a little texture. It's funny that they are the same seeds that were on thoes Chia Pets from back in day. Who...

I'm on the MA/RI border as well. Good old Bellingham. :)

I'm planing on being out for two weeks and then working part time from home for 4 more or until I go stir crazy. I'm work in IT so I'm sitting at a desk most of the time.

Thanks everyone! I had a really hard time losing the required 10lbs to qualify for surgery so I was a bit worried. :)

Hi,

My surgery date has been set for July 23rd. I was wondering if anyone out there has a hypothyroid and the sleeve and how their weight loss has gone since the surgery.

Thanks!