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I am being sleeved on June 10th also! I am excited and slightly nervous about this huge life change, but I cant wait. Sometimes I just wish I could speed up time so it would get here already!

Hi everyone- I haven't scheduled my surgery yet, but I am "shopping" around for whey Protein isolate shakes. I was hoping someone could recommend one for me! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I got my official surgery date today, and I have to say I am excited and ready to get the show on the road! Sent from my iPhone using VST

The reason why we are told to take Whey protein isolate is because it can get into your body fast (shakes) and absorbed much quicker than food proteins alone (whey isolate). With the Egg protein, it is more for those who have a sensitivity to whey as whey is derived from dairy. Additionally, egg white protein has a better amino acid profile than whey, but whey has a higher concentration of branched chain amino acids than any other protein source. However, when considering the nutrient value between both, whey is more superior. Whey protein has a protein efficiency ratio of 3.9, a biological value of 104, net protein utilization of 92 and a chemical score a bit less than 100. Egg protein has a protein efficiency ratio of 2.2, a biological value of 74, net protein utilization of 61 and a chemical score of 69 (Ivy & Portman, 2004). Great post kulita!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks to everyone for the advice! I will be getting my surgery date this Thursday, May 23, and I am super excited and nervous! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks for the info... Hope your mom is doing well! I will find out my surgery date this week. So excited! Sent from my iPhone using VST

kulita- what is Jay Robb? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks OTR- BTW- I have heard that the isolate protein really helps with shrinking the liver prior to surgery. Have you heard of this as well? Sent from my iPhone using VST

I just tried the unjury chocolate Splendor and it was delish!! My NUT told me to only drink whey or soy Protein ISOLATE and NO protein concentrates. Has anyone else been told this as well? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hello! I am in the Jacksonville area and Dr. Uchal will be doing my surgery in June..... Are you still happy with your decision to have the sleeve, and how are you doing? I am curious to talk to some one else that has been sleeved by him. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks for the reply O.T.R.- I guess taste and price, in that order. They have Bariatric Advantage at my NUT's office, and it tastes ok, but it's $70. I was just hoping to find one a little more affordable. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks to everyone for you replies! I think journaling is a great idea.... And reminding myself that I do not want to be this weight anymore! Little things like using a seat belt without an extender, going to Disney world and actually getting on a ride with my son, sitting in a booth at a restaurant, so many things that I hate that I can't do. I am really looking forward to the non- food life changes that will happen. The new "normal" is worth fighting for. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks a lot, MrsG!! Congrats on your weight loss and thanks for the kind words of encouragement! I agree with you that staying positive will help. I am working on that now, starting the positive self talk. I am very lucky that I have a wonderful and supportive husband and family, as well as friends. I think the biggest regret I would have at this point is if I DIDN'T have the surgery! And you are right, reading and posting on this site will only be beneficial. Sent from my iPhone using VST