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WOW! What a difference, and very handsome, I might add! Congratulations! You must just feel so much better!

@@Sunshine1976 You are in the right place. You can ask anything here.

If you can (weather permitting)....go for walks. Read books. Get Alex's BIG books and read those. Read these forums for what you need to gather in preparation for your upcoming surgery and recovery, Take lots of naps. If you work, stay really super busy, and if you run out of work, offer to help your coworkers with theirs. (this will help your year end performance review as well!!) Do everything you can to keep your mind off food!! You CAN do this!! I hope to take my own advice when its my turn. Best to you!

Well, you take care of that new tender tummy, and talk to your Dr. All the best to you!

Hmmm...what did your surgeon or Nutritionist say when you asked them if you should be eating popcorn? They would be the first two people I would ask, not the BP forums. No offense forum folks.

I've not had my WLS yet, but I have had more than my share of surgeries, and you are not awake when they insert the tube down your throat. That would be aweful! Just relax, and enjoy the nap.

My sincere apologies to you lreed, that I did not believe you. I hope you are done "testing" your new tummy with booze. It can't be good for you.

Agree with all the above. sleep Apnea is one of those "Co-morbidities" that helps you to qualify for the surgery. They don't want us "fluffy ones" dying in our sleep because we stop breathing, hence the more reason to approve you for the surgery.

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I agree....this is BS.

I'm going to hang this on my fridge! Thank you!!! Can't wait to see more ideas!!

I already own all the BIG BOOKS! lol But I can tell them I can always use some tiny containers! Thanks Alex!

So, I have not had too much luck finding a Protein that doesn't have a nasty aftertaste. I've told you about GENEPRO unflavored that is truly unflavored and can go into everything....but THIS I discovered today, and I have to share. 8 oz skim milk (8gm protein) 1 full scoop of Syntrax Cookies and creme protein (23 gms protein) 1 spoonful of Hershey unsweetened cocoa powder handful of ice cubes mix in your vitamixer or magic bullet. OMG!! DESSERT!!!!!!! no aftertaste, no protein taste at all! Just tastes like a chocolate milkshake, only BETTER!

vitacost.com is having a 45% off sale right now for Syntrax nectars.

Amazon.com is the only place I've found it

Syntrax nectar is far superior to these. GENEPRO unflavored, as well. However, Not sure if you can buy these locally. I had to purchase online.

You already know my favorite! Cookies and Cream!! Yummo!!! I don't want to stock up with too much, but I may have to buy the fuzzy navel one, That just sounds awesome.

Congratulations!! I am soo jealous!! You'll be on the losers bench, and I won't even have met my surgeon yet! MAN!! WAY TO GO GIRL!!!

The website is best. Just a tip though, the unflavored isn't unflavored at all. Try GENEPRO unflavored. I've told so many people about it, there will probably be a shortage! lol

I totally missed the boat with @mention with your screen name @@GreenEyes604

I may have to hide this Protein canister away from my husband. I can bet he will love this one as much as me, and he ins't having the surgery!

@GreenEye At least you can be pretty confident you wont be getting blood clots! From the posters above it seems the needles are super tiny, and they go just beneath the skin, not into the muscle, so I don't think it will be such a big deal.

GENEPRO unflavored mixed in ANYTHING. It is truly flavorless!! I bought it on Amazon

Hi Amy! Best of luck to you, I'm sure you'll do great. You have done lots of research, like most of us. Not real sure what those posts are above mine are about. Maybe I'm just too old to comprehend them. Anywho......keep those of us waiting in the wings posted on your adventure!

@@His Fairest Welcome! You will get lots of info here, and lots of support. Feel free to reach out. I have not had the surgery yet, but I have made some good friends on this site, and learned so much.