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The body fortress whey protein isolate from walmart is 30g protein per scoop and honestly it tastes like a vanilla milkshake to me. I even got my dad drinking them after he works out. The vanilla flavor has a bit of a coconuty taste but I love it, and the plus side is a 2lb container is only $22, no way you could beat that. I also ordered the sample syntrax nectar packets so I can try out different flavors and see which one I like best after surgery. I start my full liquids tomorrow so I hope my taste buds havent changed that much since surgery. Good luck tho, its mostly just trial and error finding something you like.

Thanx so much for the support. Honestly all of you guys are going to do soo good! The surgery is not as bad as I imagined Im already up and walking around with minimal pain. My tonsillectomy last year was wayyy worse than this surgery. Hope thats comforting to some of the people that are scared =)

I have wellmark bcbs and was denied twice and it took me about 8 months to get approved it was through the external appeals process they finally said yes.

Lol I went to CVS and I bought their version of the chewables too they didnt even have the centrum but hey it meets the requirements so thats good enough for me

Ok thanx, going to stop there after work to pick it up =)

I just went out yesterday looking for these... I went to vitamine shoppe walmart and walgreens and no centrum chewables. =\ Where do you usually get yours from?

Just curious whats the 30-30-30 rule?

I got a lot of compression type shirts at burlington and tj maxx they have all different types of designs too so you can chose with or without sleeves and the fit and color and all that.

Being on this site all day at work does help a bit lol, I also try and drink a lot of water so I can stay more "full" Also you could try different flavors of crystal light

Wow, I have a 2 week pre op liquid diet :blush2:

When you puree foods do you just put them in the blender together? Or do you need a food processor or something. Im not a good cook so I dont know much about cooking.

Thanx! Just ordered these this morning =)

I just used this too for the blender bottles, mines so old and raggedy I spilled protein all on my work shirt the other day lol this was just in time! Dont forget you can add 2 free samples to your order too! I put some herbal teas in there =)

Lately I've been pondering quite a lot about the issues of loneliness, confidence, but also self worth. I had a very "open" (to say the least) conversation with my dad last night and he really put things into perspective for me. First and foremost if anyone is having emotional problems due to confidence, self worth, depression, or just plain loneliness we must fight these emotions from taking over. I tried for too long to hold my feelings inside and deal internally but at some point I feel like I emotionally exploded. But this is exactly what I needed to get my life into perspective. I think I had confidence and self worth mixed up this whole time. You can put on make up, do your hair, wear some flattering clothes (Even at 260 lbs) and walking around head held high with tons of confidence..... but this in no way shape or form implies that you also have self worth. In order to find self worth we must look inside of ourselves. Its mostly at the deepest darkest hours, for me when I hit a point of absolute loneliness. Going to school full time, working, and studying I barely have time for myself or anyone else for that matter, but in one instant when my week slowed down and I laid on my bed in looked around it hit me. Loneliness. It soon spiraled out of control where I felt like I was almost going into a depression. For what reason? Because I feel like I need someone? Now I know that its not someone else that I need, no one will ever be able to fill that space of loneliness. That's a part of me that I need to heal. I've talked with my father, as well as a wiser woman that I look up to for advice. Things are not perfect for me now by any means, but I see them getting better. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Whenever I feel those feelings of loneliness I fill my time with things that I like to do. Whether it be reading, writing poetry, cycling, or even studying. Those are the times that I can reflect, and once Im truly happy with myself, I know I could be happy with someone else. So now I start to see how self worth fits into the bigger picture. People can tell me all day that Im pretty, Im smart, I dont need surgery. But its not about them, or their opinions. Its about what I think of myself, that negative voice in the back of my head that laughs or has a sarcastic remark for every compliment. Its a long journey but Im overcoming that obstacle. Spiritually, mentally, and physically. I will learn my self worth, and in the process I will find the true me.

Im so glad this group was started. I am going to be sleeved March 1st and Im so excited I can barely control myself!

So I was approved for my surgery following a long year of denial letters and appeals. I am approved to have it before July, When I first started this journey I was 260+ but since then Ive lost to about 235 (A lot has to do with stress from school and not eating). I have my surgery scheduled for March 1st and based on my bmi now Im at 40.5 On the document 40 is the lowest bmi so if I do the doctors pre op Protein diet and lose more weight could they still deny me the day of the surgery if my bmi is lower than 40???? Any experiences, recommendations, or advice I would greatly appreciate. Im pulling my hair our over here worrying.

Just as an update I called the surgeons office and the insurance company and they said everything is ok. They were looking at bmi for last 3 years and once Im approved Im approved.

You can bring a little baggie of protein with you and a bottle of water then whenever you need a boost just mix it together for a quick shake. I bring this with me to school and usually just get water from the water fountain and drink it while i walk to my next class

Thanx so much ladies for all the posts