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Hi Kimee, welcome to the boards. congratulations on your surgery date. It's an exciting, frightening, anxious moment we all go through, There are alot of other August sleevers if you want to meet them. Go and introduce yourself, and your name will be put on FutureSkinnyPants surgery board that she is keeping track of. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/38113-august-sleevers-where-yas-at/ Everyone is super friendly, and we are all trying to help each other out as our days start getting closer and closer.

I should have been searching protein drinks sooner to find those that I like

Bandalyons join us in the August sleever thread where you can meet tons of August people. Introduce yourself, and FutureSkinnyPants will get your name and date on the board list. welcome to the boards!! http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/38113-august-sleevers-where-yas-at/

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Fortress-Super-Whey-Protein-Shot-Fruit-Punch-17.4oz/13274526 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Fortress-Whey-Protein-Shot-Fruit-Punch-2.9oz-Pack-of-6-Value-Bundle/12560653 Here are some possibilities I guess.

Texas here as well. Further south, I'm below Austin. I am choosing to go to Mexico cause thats where the doctor I felt most comfortable with is.

Is your luggage only going to be carry on? I would ask Susan if they can go on the plane. I know according to the paperwork its recommended that we bring a few bullets with us, but not required. I for one have no idea why being they don't allow us anything but Ice chips afterwards until day 2 we can do some water. Of course this may be different for everyone as well. Not sure.

The bullets are quick protein shots. The ones I bought have 42 grams of protein in a 3.something ounce shot. Easy way of reaching protein goals before and after surgery.

So you tried the watermelon bullets. I bought both watermelon and grape. Does it taste like watermelon? I hear the sweetness is pretty tough and I also hear we can mix them in water. So I plan on drinking alil water out of the bottle and adding. I'm hoping it will taste almost like my water enhancers..

Awesome, Congratulations. Doing the Happy Dance with you. If you wish to meet other August sleevers you may find them here. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/38113-august-sleevers-where-yas-at/ FutureSkinnyPants has a running chart for surgeries and dates that she updates as she gets time. If you go and introduce yourself, she will get you on the charts soon. There are tons of people there who are supportive and excited for the journey's they are traveling. We love to have new people join in. Again Congrats on your surgery date. I wish you all the best and most importantly a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery.

What a way to celebrate!! Congratulations. Keep up the hard work and Happy Birthday!!

Double WOOHOO.. congratulations on starting your new journey. Welcome to the August Forum. There are many happy, welcoming, supportive people here. FutureSkinnyPants will get your name on the surgery board as soon as she gets time to update it. Congrats again!!

I too tried a shake for lunch to see what I am getting myself into. Now I haven't gotten my unjury samples in yet, but when I went shopping the other week at Wal-mart and Sams for surgery items I came across Jillian Michaels Vanilla Creme Protein powder. My hubby said just get it and try it, if you don't like it, throw it away.. (btw i love how men disregard money at times) Anyway, I decided that since I am about 10 days from diet i better get my head in the game and start figuring out what I am gonna do. One of the items we are allowed to have on liquid diet is carnation breakfast sugar free. Of course this only comes in Chocolate or so I could only get. I got me a cup of milk, one packet of the breakfast drink mix, one scoop of jillian's powder and a few frozen strawberries and a piece of banana ( just a very few-which I have no idea if I can get cleared for a few fruit on pre-op) It wasn't that bad. It kinda reminded me of a melted banana split although I have to say sugar free chocolate drinks taste nothing like chocolate. None the less it was drinkable, Before I added all the fruit I even tried it plain, just the protein, milk and carnation breakfast that was even drinkable, so worst comes to worse I can chug that down easily, just the fruit makes it a lil more pleasing,

Awesome Job Stae!! You are doing great. Keep up the hard work, and keep us updated. Rock that Sleeve!!

Are you going through the nesting phase that pregnant women go through? With my last surgery in 2010, I was so nervous cause they thought i had cancer. So 2 days before surgery I was restless couldnt sleep or rest so I started cleaning. It would be 2-3 o'clock in the morning and i would be on a step ladder scrubbing my ceilings. I am still 25 days away from surgery now, but that phase is slowly coming on again. I have been up organizing everything, trying to make sure everything on my list gets done before my surgery. I hope your surgery goes very smoothly and your recovery is a speedy one. Best of luck. Keep us updated.

Congratulations MamaMelly. Our nerves can be our enemies at times, but they are completely normal. You can message me anytime, but there are times I stay busy and may not be able to respond right away. I am somewhat a stay at home mom, but I work on my parents ranch. I am fortunate that they understand enough and have given me this time to take for myself to adjust to diet, and then after surgery i will only help out as I can and am allowed. There are certain things that I won't be able to do for two months after per the lifting restrictions my doctor has, but once I am on full release I will be out in the fields most of the days. I wish you the best of luck in your journey and know that we are all here to support you,

Welcome aboard. Glad to see you found your way to the forum. Best of luck, and we are here for ya.

What an awesome job!!. Not only did you hear the bell ring, but you came out of the gate running. Keep up the great work. I will be joining you soon...

Hi Mell. Congratulations on starting your journey, and what a great journey this is going to be. Every single one of your thoughts and questions are completely normal, and I believe we have to ask ourselves those questions in order to move forward. Like FutureSkinnyPants mentioned, there is a thread for all us August sleevers. Come meet us. We are a great crowd that you can lean on when needed, cry with, cheer with, and understanding.

You so beat me to the punch Mrs skinnypants... I do believe you are catching on to my moves. Afterall, Im just trying to keep you on your toes over there in our forum...LOL,.

Congratulations!! Its a wonderful feeling isn't it? You are well on your way to your new journey. If you wish to meet other August sleevers there is a thread here. Introduce yourself, and our very own FutureSkinnyPants will get you added to her surgery date list that she keeps updated for everyone to see when their surgeries are. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/38113-august-sleevers-where-yas-at/ I wish you the very best in your journey, may it take you to your final destination. You will be in my thoughts,

I agree 100%. Here I am been stressing how I am going to make it through my 14 day liquid diet starting the 23rd, and all I can say is, "Yes I Can" I see icandothis and how well she is doing the 30 day and I believe if she can manage that and come out in one piece I can do my required diet as well. She gives me strength in my way of thinking,

My parents (especially my mom) freaked when I told them. My husband was ok with it, especially after meeting Dr. Alvarez in Houston for the seminar. My husband finally told his boss of my plans, cause he is going to be taking sick days for my surgery and his boss was shocked but ok with our decision. Of course there is a worry there being in law enforcement, but I think as long as you keep your nose clean, stay out of places you should not be,and don;t advertise your work affiliation all is going to be well. After all we are being transported by bus, to and from the hospital. I am very content with my decision and have no worries, and my hubby feels the same.

I think it sounded great as well. Think I may try it before i start my pre-op diet. Thanks Susie

Oh I hope things work out for you. I can only imagine the heartbreak you had to endure when they told you it would be canceled. I will say prayers and send well wishes that all goes positively. Keep your head up...

I have watched all his videos. He really is a great doctor and person. I am going to be so pleased once I get my surgery.