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I was told to let the coffee cool to room temperature, then mix in the protein and microwave it in 30 sec. intervals until it's hot. The friend who told me said that if you put it in hot coffee it turns into sludge.

I wish you the best for a speedy recovery. I hope you can get the pain under control quickly!

I have Kaiser in Orange County. They have you go through the Options program which is the medically supervised diet. Then, once you meet their criteria and do lots of tests, etc. they give you a list of surgery centers that you can go to. I'm having my surgery at Pacific Bariatric in San Diego. Once you select your surgery center you have to go for an orientation with the center and then you have your pre-op appointments and then you get your surgery date. It has taken me over a year to get through the entire process, I know for some it's shorter and others it's longer. Because yours is a revision you might get approved and through the process much faster than that.

YAY! I can't wait for that NSV. Congratulations

Wow...just wow.

What a horrible doctor! I'm glad you found an answer and are now back on track! I hope you found a new doctor as well.

My surgeon told me that I need to lose 10 - 15 more pounds before surgery. I have plenty of time to lose the weight since surgery isn't scheduled until May and I know I can lose the weight, but this weekend I totally sabotaged myself and probably gained some weight back. I ate soooo bad (chips, Cookies, popcorn, ice cream - you name it I probably ate it) and I'm not sure if it's because I'm afraid that after surgery I won't be able to have any of the snack-type foods for a long time or if it's because I'm scared of surgery now that I have a date, or if I just made some poor choices and need to jump back on the bandwagon. I also threw out my back this weekend and am sure that being in pain didn't help with my food decisions. That sort of scares me because I know that things like stress and being in pain are going to happen after surgery and I want this to work for me so badly. I can't continue to live this way...any words of wisdom or encouragement would be most appreciated.

I'm back in the game mentally today, I had my Protein shake for Breakfast and a very healthy lunch, and we're having a healthy dinner as well. I also got all of the crap that was tripping me up out of the house. Felicity you are ABSOLUTELY correct saying that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels! Thanks for the words of encouragement! Infernored if you want a buddy just let me know! I probably need one as well.

You look amazing! Congratulations to you! All that hard work paid off.

I have a box of the new stuff that I just recently purchased. I really hope it doesn't taste bad...I'll keep you updated as well.

A lot of people talk about the unflavored protein powder to mix into other foods...have you tried that?

Congratulations to you! That is amazing

That is amazing progress, congratulations!!!!!

This totally made me laugh. Thanks for posting it.

That is so exciting, congratulations!

People can be so clueless, careless, and rude!

I have heard of surgeries getting canceled because people gained more than 5 pounds on surgery day. My surgeon told me that I have to try to lose 10 but I absolutely can't gain anything or surgery will be canceled.

That is awesome, congratulations!!!

Good luck tomorrow

I would love to have a copy as well. Thank you so much for doing that! erjones2@hotmail.com

I love the new living room set reward!!!! I think I may have to make that and a new mattress my weight loss rewards after surgery.

Good luck to you!

Thanks for sharing your story! I can't wait to hear more about your weight loss and non-scale victories.

Wishing you all the best and a VERY speedy recovery. I'm sure your family misses you as much as you miss them!

Welcome Miranda!