Starting my journey to health!

[vickieb 1]

Hi, I'm Vickie. My journey to a new and healthy me is just starting. I hope to have the vertical sleeve done in October. About five years ago, when I first heard about the lap band, I was excited. After months of jumping through insurance hoops, I was told "we won't pay". Then this year my daughter had the gastric bypass and has done very well. I decided to try again, but at her doctor's office I heard about the vertical sleeve. Through a series of miracles and I mean "miracles", I have the funds needed. I started the liquid diet today and need help with ideas to make the "shake" drinkable. Thanks!

[escapesunshine 0]

congrats and good luck to you. kepp us posted.

[Becca 108]

Welcome and congrats!!!!

[Fleur de lis 2]

Hi, I'm Vickie. My journey to a new and healthy me is just starting. I hope to have the vertical sleeve done in October. About five years ago, when I first heard about the lap band, I was excited. After months of jumping through insurance hoops, I was told "we won't pay". Then this year my daughter had the gastric bypass and has done very well. I decided to try again, but at her doctor's office I heard about the vertical sleeve. Through a series of miracles and I mean "miracles", I have the funds needed. I started the liquid diet today and need help with ideas to make the "shake" drinkable. Thanks!

Congrats Vickie! and welcome :001_smile:

I haven't tried this, but many people talk about putting some sugar-free syrups in their Protein shakes to help with the flavor. Do you have ready made shakes or are they ones you have to make yourself? As far as ready made shakes go, I bought Premium Advantage shakes from costco, but I believe they also sell them at Sam's Club. They kind of have a weird aftertaste, but they aren't horrible.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hi, I'm Vickie. My journey to a new and healthy me is just starting. I hope to have the vertical sleeve done in October. About five years ago, when I first heard about the lap band, I was excited. After months of jumping through insurance hoops, I was told "we won't pay". Then this year my daughter had the gastric bypass and has done very well. I decided to try again, but at her doctor's office I heard about the vertical sleeve. Through a series of miracles and I mean "miracles", I have the funds needed. I started the liquid diet today and need help with ideas to make the "shake" drinkable. Thanks!

Hi Vickie and WELCOME to VST!! :thumbup1:

I am a revision from Band to Sleeve and good for you on taking the short-cut to the much more superior surgery! I have some things in common with you. It was so weird that once I'd decided I was finally going to revise to the Sleeve, things just started falling into my lap to have it done. One MIRACLE after another!!!

You will do fine, and all the best in your upcoming journey! Read all you can, and prepare yourself. Hang on to your hat lady because you are in for the ride of your life!! In a good way of course.. lol

I haven't tried this, but many people talk about putting some sugar-free syrups in their Protein shakes to help with the flavor.

I have these in chocolate, French vanilla, strawberry, Caramel, and Raspberry! They are made by Torani and they do amp up the flavor some. I highly recommend it! You can mix and match alot too so you're not feeling too much like you have no choices. I got mine from BevMo, if any of you have one in your area. You will find it in the "Mixers" section.

[vickieb 1]

Thanks I'll try it. I mixed up the chocolate advantage shake today, put it in the freezer for 10 minutes and it was pretty creamy. I CAN DO THIS!