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Hollyrock100

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I don't know how to respond to comments so I'm just going to do it here. I agree with the statement of not telling people about my surgery. It's funny how people act towards having bariatric surgery vs plastic surgery. If I told them I was having a boob job it would be totally acceptable. Living and working in Scottsdale I am most likely one of the last people over 16 to get one. Hahah! It's true, maybe one day. Anyway, Its a whole different story when you're trying to save yourself. I really think that soon, I will be at a normal healthy weight and not have asthma, high blood pressure, a fatty liver, low vitamin D and a bleak future. Now, with my decision I can be healthy, happy and live a long life without fat discrimination and co-morbidities. I am happy with my decision. I applaude all of you who have also made this decision for yourself.

I have been researching vitamins and found that I can buy most of them at Costco. Yay! On to the Protein Powder. I really like the taste of Vi by Visalus. I think it might be to thick and heavy after the surgery. I wouldnt mind doing it for the 2 week pre-surgical diet. If you havent tasted it. It tastes like vanilla cake. Holy Yum! However, I still need to find something less heavy with less ingredients. Please give me your suggestions. Thanks and have a great day.

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Hi! I totally agree with you about the plastic surgery being more acceptable! Sad isn't it? I've told tons of people about my plans to get a tummy tuck a few years down the road since my child bearing years weren't so nice to me and no one looks down on me but I know that it will be different if I tell them I'm having WLS.

I'm totally going to look into Vi... as for something less heavy... I found that the one Wal-Mart sells called Body Fortress... you mix it with water and it tastes pretty good and it's thin - maybe good for post surgery :-)

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Woo Hoo I figured out how to reply to the comments.

Barbi, thank you for your comment. Visalus is a pyramid company that wants people to make money more than they want people to lose weight. So beware. If you go an Amazon you can buy it cheaper without the sales people. It really is good. I bought a bag for $40. Not cheap but it tastes like cake and it contains what is recommended by the MDs. Oh I just remembered they will send you a free sample.

Good Luck in your weight loss journey.

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I have to agree. I have told some of my coworkers about my plans to have VS and a few were supportive but a few had very strong reactions and stated their opinion. I will not discuss it with them again but I will with the few that were supportive. I felt it would be helpful to me to have a support system at work also.

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