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Have you tried making your shakes? Using water instead of milk?

YEAH! A sleeve buddy. I, too, am scheduled for tomorrow. Here's to success.

For what it's worth I use Bariatric Fusion chew-able vitamins. They were designed for patients that have undergone weight loss surgery. You can buy them on-line.

Below is a list of the nutritional facts... Nutrition Facts Serving Size 11 oz (312.0 g) Amount Per Serving Calories 110 Calories from Fat 28 % Daily Value* Total Fat 3.1g 5% Saturated Fat 0.0g 0% Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 20mg 7% Sodium 260mg 11% Total Carbohydrates 1.9g 1% Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4% Protein 16.8g Vitamin A 20% • Vitamin C 45% Calcium 20% • Iron 9% * Based on a 2000 calorie diet

I am unaware of Atkins flavors but EAS advantage shakes has a strawberry flavor that I think tastes good. You can buy it at Wal-Mart.

Great to hear. I am scheduled for surgery in the morning and hope I feel as well afterward. Wishing you many success in the days ahead.

Congratulations to the both of you. I'm sure having the support of one another & understanding what the other is experiencing makes a difference. Keep us posted on your progress. And to you lady lisa as well. Has your husbands experience helped in ways other than sharing a plate?

Wow! 20 pounds in 20 days sounds great! You are doing well.

Way to go!!!

Congratulations on your date. I know what you mean when you say you are excited. I am scheduled for May 30th. Please let us know how you are doing afterward,

Prayers headed your way. I hope you feel better soon.

Since I am pre-op I wonder if I will experience something similar. I have heard that I taste buds/preferences may change after surgery. I wish I could offer some words of wisdom. I hope this ends quickly for you.

Welcome. I am scheduled for surgery on 5/30/12 and am so looking forward to the next phase in my journey.

Prior to surgery did you work on cutting out/down on sugars and breads? I've been working on this and have noticed my cravings have decreased significantly.

I am so excited, my date has been set for 5/30/12. I am looking forward to this part of my journey beginning (although I bet I don't say this when I wake from surgery).

Wishing you a speedy recovery & much success on your new journey.

Venting is good. Sorry to hear you've been bombarded with temptations.

I, too, am pre-op and have decided to go with BMI of Texas. I am currently going through the process and at present am waiting on approval from my insurance company. Dr. Seger is also my surgeon. My EGD procedure was done by Dr. Seger at Foundation Surgical hospital and I was really pleased. The staff was great and I have been called multiple times to see how things are going since the EDG was performed. No regrets yet.

You look fabulous! both in the before and after pictures. And to echo Vance great looking neck! Best wishes for continued success.

You could also go dancing.

Although I am pre-op I have started working on changing my eating habits such as not drinking with my meal and waiting 45 minutes to one hour to drink after eating. Also, I began exercising. When I met with the dietitian on 2-20-12 I had gained a couple of pounds since my previous appointment. However, I lost fat and gained muscle. Does your doctor track this?

I wish I could offer advice on this. I was evaluated today & that was a question that was asked.

Mimismom get dropped off at the Shady Lady Ranch. There are men there.

CONGRATULATIONS everyone on the weight loss!!!

Count me in!! I'm 4'11 and pre-op. Being vertically challenged definitely presents its own unique challenges. I started the process in January and am presently completing all of the requirements. So far all is good. Today was my psych eval and first appointment of four with the dietitian which are requirements of my insurance. I hope to have surgery by the end of May or June. I'm looking forward to the journey.