momof3armybrats

Hello! Just wanted to say welcome and congrats on your decision to have the surgery. My surgery date is scheduled for April 5th. I am so excited to begin the journey to a new and healthier me. I am on my week of liquids right now and it has not been as bad as I thought. My hubby and children have done what they can to make it easier on me. I just sit back and think about how this is only temporary, and is necessary to begin the journey. I would love to be a source of support for you. Good Luck!!

Another route to go is to go to GNC. I went there this past weekend because I wanted to see what they recommend. Im having my surgery on April 5th and wanted to be ready before hand. The lady gave me a big bag full of samples of all their Protein powders. I too find the EAS ones pretty good and one of the most tolerable. Thanks for the info on the cup at Target. I am heading there today I might pick one up! Good Luck!

My name is Karrie. I am new to this forum. Very excited to be getting the lap band. It has been a long road to admitting I needed help. Because of my BMI I have to be on the 30 day pre-op protein diet. I have to say the Bariatric Advantage shakes are horrible. But I keep on truckin along with them because I know in the end it will be so worth the nasty taste. I have already dropped 10lbs. I have 3 wonderful children that I am doing this for. I want to be around for them for as long as I can. My mother left this earth too early because of her weight and health issues. I refuse to do that. I am tired of being the "fat" mom!!!

I have to stay on the Bariatric Advantage until my surgery, after that I can choose my own. I have been supplementing a lil because i have been trying different ones. That way I know what I like after. The EAS ones seem to be the best for me.

I have a bag of each flavor. Yes, the strawberry is the most tolerable one for me also. I can handle the vanilla if i put frozen berries in it and make a smoothy. The chocolate though is tough for me. I gag everytime. LOL But I give myself a pep talk before and I get it down. My surgeon wants me to make them with water for now. He said after the surgery I can mix with milk. Thanks for the ideas and the support!!

YES!!! I am having mine on April 5th! So very excited, yet getting very nervous. I have to do the 30day Protein diet. This is rather difficult, but will be so worth it in the end. I cannot wait to be rid of the "fat girl"!!!