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OMG today is the day. I am going to be having surgery in 3 hours. It's so crazy that the day has finally arrived and in a few hours my new life is going to start and I can begin to set all my goals that I will now be able to achive when I wasn't before. Sea world and Disneyland being my first goals. I can't wait to take my little girl to Disneyland. She has been waiting forever and mommy had to keep telling he next year honey in hopes that I would lose the weight and be able to walk around the park. Now I can offically say that April 2013 or 2014 we WILL be going to Disneyland and it will be the best time ever. I can't wait. Well everyone wish me luck.I am off to the hospital. Bye Bye for now :-)

Oh no I won't go against them. I always check with the bariatric nurse at my doc's office. I don't want to be causing any problems ya know. Thank you for the concern though that's really nice of you!

Ok, thank you RNYTalk Addict!

Ok, thanks!

Yes every doc is different so def ask yours. My doc had me start B-12 and multivitamins when I got home and calcium after 2 weeks. Not sure about biotin. I am going to ask this when I go to my 2 week check up Nov. 1st

Does anyone know we can take gel pills?

Thank you Lisa, I will def do that.

Thanks everyone for your advice. I am going to go down list and try each one till one works, LOL. I hope at least one does. I really appreciate all the support!

Hmmm, awesome. I appreciate it. Anything that will work at this point! LOL

Hmmm good to know. Thank you. I was under the impression that we couldn't take pills after the surgery but thank you. I will look into it.

Was it a pill?

Is that a laxative or a stool softner?

Question, I bought unflavored protein powder but when I added it to my Protein shake to try it totally had a taste. Is this normal? What's the point of unflavored if it's gonna have a taste. Hmmm

Ok, quick question. I asked my nurse if it was ok moving on to the purred stage being less than a week out and she said that I could if I felt like my stomach was ready for it which I do. Sooo I am moving into the purred stage, which has been fine so far,, but I wanted to know if moving into a stage quicker is going to slow down my weight loss or hinder my weight loss any any way. Did anyone move to the stages of eating quicker and relize it was hurting the weight loss at all? My mom is just freaking me out about this and I needed to hear it from you guys that have been through it. Thanks everyone I really appreciate your respose!

another way to add protein to your potatoes is some plain fat free greek yogurt. It taste just like sour cream. Use it on chili or beans or anything you would want to use sour cream on.

Thanks guys!

Thanks everyone. I appreciate you taking time out to answer my post. Thanks

Thank you soooo much I will look into that one.

Hey family, Just wondering if anyone has tried the brand Proventive, harmonized Protein powder from Sprouts. Before I open it I wanted to know how it tastes. It has 24g of protein in 1 scoop so it's the highest I have found so far. Looking foward to your responses! Thanks guys

Thanks for thee info! Is that the one from Walmart? Which flavor is good? I was looking for a good unflavored Protein powder thinking I could put it in a lot of things so I can get all my protein in. I have heard nectar is good.

Mmm that sounds good too. I will def try this! Thanks

I think it's 2 weeks after your sugery but every surgeon and doctor is different

1/4 c of plain fat free greek yogurt 1 tbs Peanut Butter 1/2 banana 1/2 bs unsweetened shredded coconut (optional) Stir it together and eat with a spoon. Great source of Protein and yummy. Haven't had it post op yet and haven't checked the nutritional facts on it all but I think it would be a great source of protein. Maybee even using banana baby food instead of the banana would make it lower in sugar. Mmm so good

Soooo tomorrow is the big day. I am going to have my gastric bypass surgery. I don't even know what my emotion is. I feel kind of numb at this point, like it really isn't happening. I don't know it is a weird feeling. I am anxious to get through all the painful parts that I know are coming after a surgery like this and get on with my new life. I can't wait to start losing and feeling more energy. This is going to be an amzaing journey. Surgery is at 7:30 am so I have to be there at 5:30am which I am not that excited about the early morning but that means I will be the first one in for surgery so the surgeon should be in tip top shape, LOL... Well wish me luck guys. Please keep your fingers crossed that I will come out ok and everything will go smoothly. I have a little one at home who needs her mom so every crossed finger is well appreciated. Bye Bye for now!

I wish only but the best for you. It will all work out in the end it just might take some time. Hang in there and keep fighting. I know there doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel but there always is. It just might take a little longer than wanted to get there. Even though I haven't had my surgery yet I am here for support if you need it. Stay strong!