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Hello! I'm new to this forum and I am VERY excited about my upcoming surgery. I am also very excited because I will be a grandma (Mima) for the first time in November. Right now my concerns are the Protein Shakes. I am not lactose intolerant but I DON"T LIKE MILK! If anyone has any suggestions of any Protein that will not be milk based I would appreciate it! Thanks!! :D

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Congrats on you becoming a grandma..for me it was/is wonderful...nothing like it!!!

As for the Protein Powder whey is the most effective and doesn't taste like milk, I get the vanilla or chocolate

and mix it with unsweetened almond milk add some cinnamon and or instant coffee and ice and I have a frappe'. They do have Soy and egg Protein powders but in my humble opinion whey isolate is the best and is 90% pure protien. Hope this helps :) Deb

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Thank you Deb!! Yes this was very helpful! I feel good, not nervous YET!! :huh: By the way. how did you get your picture uploaded? I barely joined today a few hours ago and I can't figure it out!

Thanks,

Veronica

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Hi Veronica, I see you only have 5 days left, I bet you are getting excited..Our stats are almost the same, other than I'm slightly taller and waaaay older! dang !!! I'm only going to be in the fifty's for just 2 more weeks, and have been in mourning for almost a year..LOL

My husband is out so I will have to get back to you on how to get your Picture in there. Have you been to a site called October sleevers announce yourself ? It has I believe 200 people who have October surgery dates...You should check it out..Deb

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Thank you Deb!! Yes this was very helpful! I feel good, not nervous YET!! :huh: By the way. how did you get your picture uploaded? I barely joined today a few hours ago and I can't figure it out!

Thanks,

Veronica

Click on your blank avatar picture, which will take you to "My Profile". Once there, click on the avatar picture to "change" it. Then just pick a picture you like from your computer to upload as your new avatar.

It's easier than you think, lol.

Deb's hubby B)

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First of all, thank you Deb's hubby!! And as for your age, remember it's only a NUMBER! Once you've had the surgery and you begin to loose the weight you will feel SOOO much younger and with so much more energy! Thank you for the heads upon the website!

Enjoy your weekend!! :)

Veronica

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First of all, thank you Deb's hubby!! And as for your age, remember it's only a NUMBER! Once you've had the surgery and you begin to loose the weight you will feel SOOO much younger and with so much more energy! Thank you for the heads upon the website!

Enjoy your weekend!! :)

Veronica

Your welcome Veronica! I see you figured out the picture thingy, haha I sure hope getting this wt off will make me feel and look younger, I know it did when I lost it with the band...can't wait to get it off for good. Good luck with your surgery on the 4th! Let me know how you are when you get back on the forum.

Deb

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