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Can I ask -- does Imodium work? I just found out I have a big meeting at work 10 days after surgery! I'm freaked.

I have that too and there are these boots that they make that keep your feet in a bent shape while you sleep. They really helped me a lot, but they are a pain to sleep in!

Me me me! Same day!

So...after a long day of internet searching yesterday, and a big whopping headache, I realized I am just not going to be likely to find some Protein powder. The shellfish issue is really a big one - almost all are processed in a facility that also processes shellfish. Or they have sucralose...or both! Please note I am only working on the clears diet right now - that is my biggest concern. I have found a few options for after that. Soooo, I emailed Monica (Dr Aceves) and she searched also and came back and told me I'd just have to have broth for those 10 days. Ok...that's fine. NOW my issue is that I am finding a very big difference in the protein counts for broth recipes. Some say as low as 1g and others as high as 27g and it looks like the same recipe! More headaches. Does anyone know how you would possibly figure out the protein content of home made broth? I don't cook at all and have no clue how to do this. Does anyone have ideas for getting protein during the clears phase other than broth? Thanks. I really felt at my wits end yesterday...just felt hopeless. I can't have anything that could possibly be processed with shellfish or I will die!

Thanks...do you know if they sell samples of Juice Plus+ Complete?

Oregon you can have my unjury...just send me your address. Sorry, Vegas, I have not gotten around to taking the stuff to the post office! I emailed Monica and asked her if I could have brown rice/egg white/etc type Protein while in the clears phase. I found a few good broth recipes and will likely stick with that for most of it. I am also going to use the BeneProtein (even though it has only 6g) and make Jello out of it, I think. Usually my shellfish allergy just causes me to...well, not go to Red Lobster! Never has it been such an inconvenience!

Shop It To Me: Better than Sample Sales -- Free personal shopper for sales on clothing and accessories Put in your current size and they send you sale items from chosen stores in email. It's really great.

Thanks Bewitched! I sent them an email asking about samples.

The Talbot's outlet in Springfield is great. Also do you have a ShopItToMe account?

And outlets are the only way to go if you won't be in a size long, so I feel you there. I am actually really looking forward to just shopping in my own closet the first few months...I am so excited to do that, it's so silly.

I work in Ballston! What about you?

I really meant it! I see you live in DC - I live in VA. Maybe after I am sleeved and have lost weight we can have a fun shopping trip??

Yeah, I'm just worried I will be weak and exhausted. I can't do Isopure or Unjury which is what they sent me.

Honestly, when I looked at your photos at first I thought I was looking at "after" and I was looking at "before"! I think you hold your weight beautifully and will look amazing in the 140-150 range. That is my goal also, as I like to be a little curvy.

Hi I am being sleeved by Dr Aceves on November 23! No turkey for me this year. Anyone else a November sleever?

Vegas - what did you do for your protein instead? I need options, I think!

So....my fortune cookie at lunch: "Sometimes traveling to a new place leads to a great transformation" :huh0:

This just keeps getting worse! I tried the Beneprotein today and it made me gag slightly. I'm wondering if I will just make my own "Shot" and just gag it down. From Unjury: The facility that makes the product also occasionally processes shellfish. The chance that there would be any cross-contamination of shellfish into our product is extremely low, and the odds that it would be a significant amount are even lower. But it is not impossible for that to happen, and we understand that allergic reactions can be life-threatening. So we prefer to disclose everything we know, and allow each customer to make their own decision based on their own sensitivities. :huh0:

Maybe splenda is not a sugar alcohol, but it somehow impacts me the same way, so maybe it is just that it is grouped in my head as one. Splenda = sucralose, and sorbital, xylitol, malitol = sugar alcohol. But to me, same difference! Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm going to try Beneprotein and also try to contact unjury to clarify the statement. I have sent two emails thus far with no reply, so I will try to call on Monday.

Yes, I am a new mom - my baby is 9 months old. He is very very active and squirmy! I hope my recovery goes ok with him around! haha. My date is Nov 23rd with Dr Aceves.

Ruby, WOW! this blew me away: Since Monday, I've lost 7 inches, and 18 lbs. Way to go! That's great, and I am also really happy that you had such a great surgeon and no nausea. So happy to hear your experience. Thanks.

Tiffy, what brand of toner do you use on your neck?

I sent an email to clarify to the Unjury. I am really hoping that it works out with it, but if not I will let you know. VegasAngel, can you send me your address? It really does not matter how little of an amount is in there, if it is in there, it just really upsets my system...so I won't be going near the chike.

I'm right there with you -- going to Dr Aceves on the 22nd by myself. I'm getting really nervous, but just keep reading all the successes here eases my mind. We have a "November Sleevers" thread going if you want to ask over there about the 19th.