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I like the chocolate ones, never tried the others.

Same as the others. around $18 for a 12 pack. I generally get 2 at a time. They go on sale every once in a while.

@@scoutmom Congratulations! It'll be here before you know it!

I know people who continue with shakes for years. It's an easy quick Breakfast on the way to work., or if you have a lunch meeting, I think I will just because I can't see myself cooking an egg at 2am (when I get up to get ready for work).

welcome to my world! My process began a year ago...I thought 4/23/15 would NEVER get here. The time crawled...but then all the sudden...OMG!! It's HERE! I am only 3 sleeps away from my sleeve surgery! A month is nothing, a drop in the bucket. It will fly by, just keep yourself busy. All the best to you in your journey to good health!

@@erose321 I had one week. I've lost 10 pounds already!!

@@Joz31 mine was moved up too. It's at 10 now. It was at 11. You got my old spot!

I broke my pinky finger yesterday (or jammed it). can't take pain killers this week. gotta live with the pain. OMG. Of all things to happen. It hurts to brush my teeth (holding the toothbrush), brush my hair, hold the toilet paper...if you get my meaning. it's my dominate hand, for crying out loud!

@@liannatx I hadn't thought of it in sleeps. You're right! Oh gosh. I can almost scream I DID IT!!!!! holy smokes!

@@erose321 We are in it to WIN IT!!!

@@CanyonBaby Thank you. Oh, I have done some research. I have read everything. I have read the entire internet, I think. I've read Alex's books, and all the others. I have a support group with friends from work, some veteran sleevers, some waiting for their surgery like I am. I have bought what is on my list of approved liquids for preop and post op. I'll wait to become nervous on Thursday. Today I am just a bit anxious and excited.

@@proudgrammy Thanks Kathy...by the way, my name is Sherrie.

Lets see...what's going on.....I'm on day 4 of my preop diet, have the runs, and Thursday is surgery day. Mostly I'm just trying to stay out of the kitchen. Not much else in my world.

hi Y'all! I am 53, married to my hubs for 27 years. We live in Kansas City. I helped him raise his 2 sons (we lost his eldest in a home invasion in 2008). Our youngest (32 yrs old now) gave us 2 beautiful grand children, now 7 (girl) and 9 (boy). I work at a huge insurance company as a supervisor in their customer service call center for 15 years. 15 previous years at another huge insurance company. Planning to retire at 55...but, we'll see how I really feel about that when I'm 55. I love all animals,. but currently only have 2 yorkies and a mastiff. My surgery is in 4 days, and I can't wait to be someone to provide help, instead of the one who keeps asking questions!! Nice to be part of the IN crowd. And did I hear someone say "cookies"????

@@Alex Brecher I feel very special that I was included. Thank you!!

I hope it isn't taken away! I'm just going to relish in the glow if VIPness.

I am right there with you. Today I could not care less about food. Diarrhea has overtaken me from all the liquids. no fun! I'm ready for the surgery, how about you?

@@proudgrammy I know! me too! I am too cheap to pay a monthly fee, but one day...BAM! I'm a VIP! I kinda like being a VIP!

This may not be easy to do if you are recently post op...but this works every time...get a small glass of Water....bend forward at the waist...and drink from the "opposite" side of the glass. I promise, it works every time.

WE all are!! How did that happen?

@@liannatx Thank you. Mine are large capsules. But I also have seen the smaller ones. I wonder if I should pick some up before Thursday (Sleeve day) or just plan to open the capsule and shake it up in my Protein. what do you think?

OMG! thanks for the giggles this morning! I need it today...on pre-op. UGH! keep me laughing, as long as I'm close to a bathroom.

I bought those months before I was even enrolled in my current health insurance, not knowing if I would even be approved for surgery or not. I hated them. I tried one, and had to throw it out. I don't think I could even swallow it by holding my nose. I may try Isopure after surgery to get a little extra Protein in, but not those protein shots ever again.

Sure did! But the liquid preop diet takes care of that! don't beat yourself up!

@@JeanZ_RN hi! I know this is an old thread, but I've been trying to find out how prilosec is taken after surgery. I take it before as well, and my dr said he would get me an Rx for it, so it will be even cheaper for me. But how do I take it once I have the sleeve? There's no way a pill or capsule will go down, will it? Plus I won't be able to "gulp" Water to get it down. I think this concerns me more than anything else. Thanks!