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so it's 10 days away... the count down has begun. Tuesday starts the liquid diet for real, although I have been testing things out this last week to see if I like any sugar free, fat free stuff. I'm pumped and terrified! So most of you reading this are on this journey with me, so you've been standing in front of the protein aisle at any number of stores staring at protein levels and prices and flavors and the bars etc. I started to twitch in KMart, although it didn't have much in the way of variety. Then I decided perhaps GNC would be better. Some of those tubs you could fit a small child in. Who eats this stuff on such a regular basis that they need a 6 month supply at a time? In the vitamin aisle I nearly had a nervous breakdown. How many kinds of chewable vitamins do we need? Really? I'm happy and proud to say that I'm all stocked up for at least a month or more. I looked at a number of web sites that specialize in bariatric stuff and it just seems like such a racket. The prices seemed so over inflated. I know they need to make a profit but aren't we already going through enough learning how to work our new digestive tracks? Should we also go broke trying to maintain it?

You are right on all accounts. It is a bit overwhelming. I intend to go and buy my first full month supply this coming Tuesday after my Pre-Op class. I renewed my GNC membership two weeks ago. I know that I will be there for certain chewable vitamins and I love the unflavored powder by UnJury, but I will be shopping at Sam's Club for the majority of my protein powder. The have a 5lb bag for $34.99 with the $7.00 instant savings. If get a bag of the vanilla flavor, you can mix other flavor powders (Crystal Light) in and have more variety. So far, sugar free jello has helped when I want to me feel like I am eating something. And the crystal light mixes are not that bad. However, I do prefer a natural tea bag to all those powders.

I start loquid diet nxt Sunday, actually put a list togehter of thngs also need first 4 wks. Any suggestions on the liquid diet thay might not be on the list? Soups and sugar free stuff. Did you get powder and premade liquid protein drinks.