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love the show, its like my support group lol... Penny was a waste, I feel bad for her. But I def think of her mistakes when i feel like I might be slipping up.

Im 6 weeks out and no hair loss yet. My dr said it will happen at around 3 months post op... Im terrified of it falling out. I dont have super thick hair, but its really long. Ive been taking all the Vitamins everyone else is, ecxept zinc, it made me puke for hours. Ive got my fingers crossed it will not be too bad when it does happen. Thanks for sharing everyone

Kmgaustin, I'm 11 days out and feeling great. Surgery went perfect and wasn't nearly as painful as I was expecting. The first day a rough cuz I couldn't have anything to drink and my mouth was so dry, but I slept alot of the day so it wasn't so bad. The second day was much better. Took sips of water, jello. The third day I got the protein shake. I thought it was so nasty, I didn't think I was gonna survive if I had to continue drinking them! But by day 4 and 5 I was able to choke em down, now it's no big deal at all. I'm used to them. So I mostly just have my 4 shakes a day and either jello, yogurt, or pudding. I haven't felt hungry or full yet. It's so weird! I have my 2 week follow up this Thursday and will hopefully get to advance my diet. I'm a little concerned I'm not getting enough calories/protein cuz I don't feel like I've lost much weight since surgery. But I'll figure that out at my appt. The dr said don't eat if you're not hungry, but I'm never hungry! Good luck to you! Eleven days will fly by! Let me know how it goes for you.

Ipayne89 don't sweat it. One slip up won't hurt. I had my surgery on Tuesday and thought for sure they were gonna cancel cuz I cheated! But as long as you don't gain weight you should be good. Good luck to you. There is light at the end of the tunnel!

I've been doing the liquid diet, not a bite to eat for 12 days and I just ate some pasta! Ugh I'm so frustrated with myself. I have surgery on Tuesday. Is this gonna mess things up for me? Advice please!!

Courtneypaige cross the chicken broth wasn't a protein mix. It was just regular bullion... nothing exciting unless you haven't had anything but shakes in 3 days! However celebrate makes a soup protein mix. I haven't tried it yet so I don't know if it's good or not. I think they have chicken and tomato. Good luck to you. And smart move figuring out what you like now. I've tried 3 different brands and flavors and so far I only like 1.

I had some chicken broth tonight as well. It was delish! I'm supposed to have 3 to 5 shakes a day and I am struggling to get 3 down. I'm hoping the broth in between will help!

I like the chocolate much better than strawberry. I'll look for the caramel cafe flavor as well! Does the premier shakes come already mixed or is it powder?

thanks RedSalamander, I will have to try them out. The powdwer mix stuff is killing me...

Im on day 3 of 14 and I feel pretty good, a few headaches and hunger pangs in the evening when I'm cooking for my kids. But other than that, I feel good. This is totally do able! (Where was this motivation years ago with all my diet struggles?!) My issues is the shakes are so gross... I can barely get them down without gagging. Any suggestions?

did you ever find anything out about core power drinks? I really like them and they sell them at my work! I am hoping they are an accepctable source of protein.

Anyone ever try core power? They are ready to drink shakes. They are pretty good too.

Has anyone used herbalife products for their protein shakes? Does it meet the requirements?

Thanks everyone. I've only tried one powder mix, body fortress, it's not great. Very foamy and thick. I don't have a surgery date yet, hoping for early December. But I wanted to get on the shake band wagon ahead of time. I'll look up premier!

oh ok thank you. I havent looked much into shake options. What do you use?

I to am not sure which procedure to have. I had my mind set on sleeve but just found out from my Dr today that with will likely not elevate my heartburn/GERD. I'm very concerned with the malabsorption and the bypass. From what I have heard that is what causes the hair loss and makes you look older. I know I shouldn't be concerned with the cosmetic aspect, but I'm doing this not only to be healthier but to feel better about myself as well. Any advice is appreciated!