TennJenn

Great job! :thumbup1: I am one who doesn't like exercise either. It's funny, too, because all through my school years I played volleyball & softball and was very active. I still love playing today although it's much harder for me. But as far as "exercise" goes, I HATE it! I'm hoping to incorporate different activities as exercise...maybe I'll learn to love it. (fingers crossed)

No, problem. I don't know what I'd do if I had to do the pre-op diet. I am sure I'd be posting with the same vent! :thumbup1: It's easier to see how great someone else is doing than it is to admit to yourself that you are doing great.

8 lbs in a week is awesome! That's just over a lb a day! Keep up the good work & I'm sure you'll do great post op!

No, it made my Propel very milky & cloudy looking. The look of it & the smell of it was more than I could handle. :thumbup1: I don't know if there is any unflavored Protein powder that would mix clear in Water.

Thanks, Linda. I definitely want to try more flavors. That's a great way to try them all. :tongue_smilie:

Yes, I mixed it with water. I thought I read somewhere that the Nectar was acceptable on clears, but I wanted to verify that. I was hoping someone has already asked about it...if not, I'll email Nina to verify it.

I emailed Nina about it when I first heard about it. She said I was eligible for the promo price! :thumbup: I hope to see you in Mexicali next week! Good luck with your surgery & recovery!

My DH asked the same question! I jokingly told him 6 weeks (just like after my c-sections)! He was in shock! LOL! I am so mean.:thumbup:

Yay! More 20 somethings! I have noticed that most of the "younger" WLS patients have either bands or gastric bypass. Oh well... Tiffykins, I'll have to let my DH know what you said as he will be relieved to hear it! :thumbup:

I tried it last night in 16 oz of Water & it was too weak for me. So I tried it again this morning in just 8oz of water & it was better. Definitely doable for me. It won't be something I crave, but I think I can atleast get it down. :thumbup: Does anyone know if the nectar Caribbean Cooler is allowed on clears?

Thanks, MacMadame! Very informative post. :thumbup:

I'll be there from the 6th through the 10th, surgery is on the 7th.

DH and I went to our local Vitamin Shoppe today & they carry nectar. The manager said he would take it back if I didn't like it, so we bought the Caribbean Cooler flavor. I am keeping my figners crossed! WasA, thanks for the link. I like saving $$$! :Cry:

I feel so alone! :Cry: How many here do we have in their 30's? I'm close enough, I guess (even though I don't even want to think about it right now!)

This time next week my DH and I will be in Mexicali for pre-op tests. I am a nervous wreck but I am beyond thrilled at the same time. I don't think I've ever felt emotions like this before. I am going to miss my babies so much as I've never been away from them for more than a few hours. I know I'm doing this so I can be a better mommy for them, but I cry every time I think about my babies being so far away from me for 5 days. To help me get through this week, will you please share a before and after photo? I love looking at them & I really need something positive right now. Also, if you pray please remember me next week.

my DH will be going with me and he is wanting to know about the cafeteria in the hospital. I'm assuming that is where he will need to go to get his meals & he'd like to know what to expect...what's served, what's the cost? Also, how about the Lucerna hotel? What is available there & what are the prices like? DH is big on budgeting, so he's putting our "Mexico" budget together right now. :confused1: One more thing, if we use our Visa debit card should we expect extra charges? We don't want to carry any more cash that is necessary.

Welcome! Congratulations on your date. My initial WLS choice was LapBand...until I continued my research. In 8 days I will be getting my VSG and a new start at life!

It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one! :confused1: I'll definitely have to give the Nectar Caribbean Cooler a try. I also love my Propel Strawberry Kiwi waters, so I thought I'd try the Nectar in that flavor as well. I'm so hoping to find something I can live with & not gag every time I think about having to drink it!

This may sound crazy, but do they have a weird smell to them? I can't overcome the smell of the Unjury proteins that I've tried (even the unflavored smelled to me). For me, the smell of those increases the aftertaste that is left.

I'm not crazy about the thick shakes either. That's one reason I was going to try these. :confused1:

I spoke with my PCP about having the VSG in Mexico a few months ago. While she wasn't thrilled with the idea, she was supportive. She is going to be the one I see for any follow up care I may need. I told her I would probably see her about 3 months post op for some blood work (to make sure I am getting enough nutrients). She told me to bring in the list of tests needed and how it should be coded for insurance to pay. I believe most VSG'ers who go to Mexico see their PCP for follow ups. It's not like having the lapband where you would need fills. Good luck!

Thanks for the informative reply. I am prepared for my tastes to change post op, but I know I need to find something to have on hand when I come home. I will not buy bulk qunatities, but just enough for a few weeks.

Cool! Maybe we will get to meet. I'll be arriving on the 6th for the pre-op tests, then surgery on the 7th. I'll be there with my hubby. Are you going to be with anyone?

Thanks, I'll have to give it a try then. :lol0:

I guess we got ours before the rush...it only took about 3 weeks. I was expecting it to not arrive until right before I had to leave. I was very relieved to not have to wait until the last minute.