We were required to stop all caffeine b/f the surgery since it's a diuretic and can make it harder for certain vitamins/minerals to be absorbed. We were also told to hold off on skins, seeds, nuts,...

Kate, I just had surgery 5 weeks ago by Dr. Acosta in El Paso at Del Sol. He is wonderful, has an amazing track record, and they are a Center of Excellence. My insurance will only pay for a COE so...

Unjury.com sells a nice protein drink that tastes like chicken and you can warm up to 140 degrees. It was my life saver.

Thanks! Glad to be here.....if I only I can figure how it works!

Reading mom: I don't know how to find comments I made to others and read their comments?

Thanks for the welcomes....Not so sure about this site.....it's taking a lot of time to figure out.....more than I have!

Hey I used to work at St. Vs! I have a very high deductible plan of $2400 so have to pay everything before that, then my plan pays it all afterwards. I have Pres, work for Pres and am a nurse case...

Hey I used to work at St. Vs! I have a very high deductible plan of $2400 so have to pay everything before that, then my plan pays it all afterwards. I have Pres, work for Pres and am a nurse...

Kate, do you have Presbyterian Health Plan insurance by any chance?

Howdy! I'm fixing to have the sleeve ASAP, just finished my preops. Have considering this for years b/c as nurse case manager I've actually helped counsel, educate, and support people having...

Howdy. Glad to find this site. I'm fixing to have the sleeve surgery ASAP, most likely in August or early Sept at Del Sol in El Paso. Just completed the preops. Am excited, nervous, and scared a...