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it appears as though the messages have been changed to not show any previous messages, so we are blindly answering what we don't know we're being asked. Or is the option hiding somewhere?

Absolutely. I'm at 4 weeks post op and have lost steadily.

Don't forget to take measurements too! Sometimes th scale betrays what is happening in our bodies.

This might sounds strange but I just put almost anything I was craving into a blender- 7 layer dip, clam chowder, white bean and ham stew, turkey/potatoes/gravy, etc. I added broth and GENEPRO to everything and it was so much better than boring shakes or standard soups!

I know many have said it before, but I would be lost without GENEPRO. I put it in everything I eat. You won't regret it!

Always so great to get tips and hints. Thanks for sharing!

Walk walk walk, sip, sip,sip! I have mine in a few days and that's the advice I hear over and over- as soon as you can, walk, even if it feels a bit uncomfortable. Sip as often as you can to avoid dehydration. You got this!

I'm pretty new here too, but it's been a great resource. My surgery is on the 25th; glad to hear yours went well!

I haven't had my surgery yet and my friends and family already feel sorry for me- it's so frustrating trying to explain to my genetically-blessed-with-thinness family members that I'd prefer they pity me for my new self-empowered life than pity me for being the only fat one.

Hi Greg, Learning the information from 2 different surgeons and reading on here about the pre-op diet, there sure are a lot of differences! Yours sounds like the toughest, but you're tougher... you've helped people at their absolute worst, so you know you have it in you to help you too! My surgery is on the 25th and I have full blown panic sessions. I'm a control freak and afraid of the unknown so the fact that I don't know exactly how my life will look, for the rest of my life, freaks me out. Reading and hearing about others' experiences helps, but only a little! I also hate the idea of being put under (probably a control thing, haha); I've had 4 knee surgeries and stayed awake for all of them. I asked my surgeon if this was possible and his response was "Well that's one I've never heard before".

I was just approved yesterday to use it medically to help me sleep, and the nurse told me that she recommends using a vaporizer. I smoked a lot of it in high school but that was a long time ago (and for different reasons, haha). It actually never occurred to me to ask any of these questions so thanks for asking them!

You can do it! Those 4 days will fly by!

@@theantichick The Popsicle idea is so great! I ordered the sample pack as well- I've tried the grape (not delicious), lemonade (ok), and fuzzy navel (amaze-balls). I don't even like peach drinks but this was SO good. I think I could drink it every day. @@giraffesmom I didn't get any sort of confirmation either. I didn't check my credit card to see if I was charged though, which I'm ok with! Hah.

@@nicktol Thanks! Would love to hear about how you're feeling.

@KWeilbrenner0 good luck! Will be thinking of you.