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Thank you both. I'm trying them both. I really appreciate it. I've felt my sanity slipping away. Again thanks!

That might be my best bet. I have been so unprepared this week for dieting. I need to just cut it up too and have it ready. My week has been so frustrating. Thank you! I love cucumbers and they do fill me up.

First Congratulations on the 38lbs!! A great job. Secondly you are so not alone. I'm feeling the same way. I was feeling positive and then I hit this funk when I got my date Aoril 1st and the funk with my pre-op diet. I'm 42 and my parents still try to influence my decisions. My parents are against it and all they can say is, "what if you die? And I know each and everyone of us have either heard it or question ourselves. This is a huge life change for us and the fat person will disappear and we will be healthy and happy. We have to stay positive and keyp our eyes in the prize of healthy and happy. I wish you the best of luck!

Vitamin C chewable or liquid will work. My only Concern about after surgery is the sourness of the chewable. I've started taking centrium chewable. I was told I could take a chewable flintstone if I needed. Which I may switch to because the centrium is 3 gum ball like things. As for freezing, I'm not sure how well it will work but I bought a vacuum sealer and I'm going to try it. It's worked well with other frozen meats like cooked pulled pork so I'm not sure. I'm going to try it out this weekend and let it stay frozen for a week. I will let you know how it tastes. Biotin, great I'll add it too. I'm also going to take vitamin A not from an animal. al Academy of Sciences. The recommendations are 900 micrograms daily (3,000 IU) for men and 700 micrograms daily (2,300 IU) for women. It fights infection like Vitamin C. I was only told to take a chewable multivitamin and then asked my nutritionist about vitamin c for healing. She said that was good to add. Ill ask about vitamin A as well. No reason to be sorry for the questions. I'm so nervous now I can't stand it.

I can have low carb veggies, but no potatoes, corn, Lima beans. I'm eating broccoli, tomatoes cabbage but still feel Rrrrr.

Here is the egg salad. I'm not sure about the sour cream. http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=548142

I got the recipes from spark people. they have some really good recipes. I can't find my chicken recipe from my nutritionist. We got to taste test it. it was wonderful! this is the ham salad recipe. http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1197313

You are s very welcome Msmoya, I hope things work out too. Ill be praying they to.

I'd be more than happy to share. Once I gather them together, I'll put them in a reply on this page. Im not sure about curry either but curry chicken salad is yummy!! id chevk with tje nutritionsit. my family is Mexican and we love spicy food. Im not sure how im going to survive without my spices. I hate to hear about your food sllergies. I really don't care for seafood myself other than crawfish and mahi mahi. Everything else is gross. I will send those recipes soon and I hope you have a great day!!

I will share for sure. Im sure they will give you a manual. I received my patient education manual 2 weeks ago with all the info from my WLS Team. It reviews surgery, foods and follow ups. and mine is in detailed. I have my 2 hr pre-op appointment with my nurse and nutritionist on march 19. The manual has ideas of foods we can have. I'm buying my broths, Jello and 100%fruit juices. I'm freezing the juice to make my Popsicles for day 1-3. I'm stocking up on my Protein powder and Protein Powder for my Water. Days 4-7 for me is full liquids so Im going to make my Soups and freeze them so I have them ready. I found some great low carb recipes for my week 2-4 of puréed food. I'm having ham salad, chicken salad and egg salad made. I'm also stocking up on baby food in the squeeze pouches. I love them. Babies r us has them on sale 8 for $10. I love the fruit and veggie mixes. My toddles love them! I think the better prepared I am with my food the better I will feel I'm also taking between 1000mg to 2000 mg of Vitamin C before surgery. It helps with healing of tissues. I did this with my previous lap surgery for my gall bladder. It really helped me heal fast. Ill gather my puréed meat salad recipes if you are interested. They are low fat and low carb.

Good luck msmoya! I hope they everything back in line. Ill be praying for you.

In sorry ladymv. I hope things get better and your lung get taken care of.

I'm an April sleever! My surgery is April 1st. As my friend said I'm no fool for changing my life on April Fools day. I so agree. My all day call with my nurse and nutritionist is march 19th. I'm already working onto meal plans and getting ready. Good luck to all the April Sleevers!!

You look amazing!! I'm so happy for you!! I will receive my surgery date today. I can wait to join you in the weight loss success. Congratulations!!

I got approved. My paperwork sent and approval in one day. I'm excited and scared. My nurse will be calling me tomorrow with my surgery date. Good luck to everyone in pre-op and beyond!!

Congratulations and good luck!!

Congratulations!!

Thank you UTGAL99! I really appreciate it. I forgot all about the knee replacement statistic. As i told them at my first discussion, this is about me and my family. I will use that in my discuss with them. Btw, It's great to see you on here! Angela

Thank you so very much! This will help me greatly. I feel this will work. Great advice! Thank you again.

Thanks sroan05! I appreciate it. I will take that advice. I'm with you. I need positive people and energy.

I'm scared and excited but always in need of support. I have enough drama...lol! I'll steer clear. I only need positive things in my life.

rmefone-Wow! Congratulations!! I have explained it once, but I guess I'm going to have to explain it again. I had a friend on Facebook make a comment about seeing me at the surgery center and my mom freaked out. She thought I had my surgery date already and did not tell her. I told them the first time that they can support me or not. I am making a decision to better my life and the life of my family. But every time they see I have lost weight on the pre-op diet she says, "See you don't need the surgery". As Will Smith said, "Parents just don't understand". Thank you for responding. I am going to remind them of what you said. Again Congratulations!!.

I'm having the same issues. I'm 42 and still have over protected parents. My mom is giving me lots of grief. My dad not as much. It all stems from the mortality rate. I was honest to let them know what I was deciding on doing. We need a great support system around us. When we have surgery. My husband is my cheerleader and on my side for sure. I just feel really upset that they cannot support me as I do this. They sent me places to lose weight, tried to pay me to lose weight but it all came down to them always bringing candies and cakes in the house. I've done practically everything they've asked if me while I lived under their roof. You would think they could support me. My goal was not to tell them but my jealous sister told them. I know I'm rambling it I feel so frustrated. I had my consult with the surgeon to discuss my choice of sleeve and I am awaiting approval from my insurance company. Thanks for listening.

Hi everyone! I had a meeting with my surgeon and weight loss team yesterday. I'm waiting on approval from insurance company. I'm really nervous and excited. I have told my close family what I'm doing but I have not gotten positive feedback. It's disappointing but I have my husband in my corner. Anyone else had this problem.