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I take two chewable vitafusion 500 mg calcium (tastes like candy - sugar coated), two chewable multivitamins, 2500 mcg sublingual B-12, 1000 mg fish oil (I have to swallow this one...couldn't find anything chewable. I waited until 6 weeks out to start this one.), and 10,000 IU Vitamin D chewable. A lot of chewables these days taste like candy. Good luck on your new adventure!!

Awesome! Welcome and congrats on your decision! Keep us informed!! You can do this and you will do great!!

Remember, a couple of months from now, this pre-op diet will be just blip on the radar. It will be over before you know it. You can do this!!

My surgery date was 12/31/11. I have lost 116 lbs in a little more than 8 months. I'm no longer obese and I feel great! You can do this!!

I think I heard back within a week. I have BCBS. They were pretty quick with everything. Good luck!!

I used to use a CPAP machine and I had high blood pressure. I was close to being diabetic prior to surgery. I no longer have sleep apnia and I no longer have high blood pressure because of my weight loss and my blood sugar levels are normal now.

I take two chewable vitafusion 500 mg calcium (tastes like candy - sugar coated), two chewable multivitamins, 2500 mcg sublingual B-12, 1000 mg fish oil (I have to swallow this one...couldn't find anything chewable. I waited until 6 weeks out to start this one.), and 10,000 IU Vitamin D chewable. Hope this helps!

Congrats! You look great! What a wonderful success story!!

I did, but I knew me. I had lost about 60 lbs on Nutrisystem but then gained it all back plus some. I think it is natural to feel this way. But for me, I knew that even if I succeeded at losing weight myself, my tendency would be to put it back on again. I had these feelings right before I went into surgery. I am so happy I went through with it. This is a tool to help us learn to how to eat again. It has changed my life for the better and I have never regretted my decision. Good luck!!

Wow! You look great!! Congrats!!

That is great to hear! Congrats!!

Congrats! Well on your way to being a loser!!

So sorry to hear this news, Kimberly. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Congrats!! That is great news!! Good luck and keep us informed!!

I told my boss and my dad (and of course my wife and children). Other than that, I felt it was no one elses business. I have seen a lot of negativity and I just didn't want to deal with it. When people ask me how I have lost so much weight, I just tell them portion control, lots of Protein, lots of Water, and no midnight Snacks anymore. I'm not lieing to them because that is really what is going on. Good luck on your surgery and congrats on your decision!!

First of all, congrats on your decision!! I know you must be excited and your life is about to change dramatically for the better! It is very rare that they have to "open you up" for the surgery. They tell everyone that it is a possibilty though. I'll be praying for you that everything goes smoothly. Good luck!!

Oh...and only 1 gram of sugar! Nice!!

I was getting nautious with protein shakes. Shortly after surgery, I switched to EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control Protein drinks. They come in Chocolate, Strawberry, Cafe Caramel and some other flavors. It is an 11 oz drink with 17 grams of protein, 110 calories, 3 grams fat, and 4 grams total carbs. I actually enjoy the drinks and to me doesn't have that protein after taste. My favorite is the Cafe Caramel, although I have to order it online. The other flavors I can purchase at Kroger or other grocery stores. Give it a try! I think you will enjoy!! Hope this helps!!

You're doing great! I wondered what I did to my body shortly after surgery but I am so happy I did it and my life has changed for the better. I know you will feel this very shortly! God Bless and congrats on your decision!!

Good luck!! You will do great!! Congrats!!

Great news! Good luck and congrats on your decision!!

Prayers on the way! Good luck! You'll do great! Congrats on your decision!

Congrats! That's a nice feeling, huh?!