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Hi Erica it is nice to meet you. well you have come to the right place there is so much information and support here I'm happy to meet you and Good Luck

GOOD LUCK

Smart lady..I was just wondering you post is the first post I've seen that said Sept

Hang In there lacey you are doing this for a.successful surgery We want everything to be smooth sailing you don't want to get in there and the surgeon refuse to go any further and guess what you are still going to have a hospital bill even though he didn't finish it so hang in there show he how bad you want this maybe you can get the Eas now and alternate the nasty ones so you will have a little.joy in your meals you will have to go back to.them from.time to time.after.a.fill so they will.get used in the long.run just a thought the Eas advantage are.only 4.99 a 4pack at Walmart

You have to get a protien shake you like I use eas advantage it only has 17g but only 100 calories so you can actually drink an extra one or two and still be under 800 calories and 30 gcarbs

Congrats and Good luck.

Oh yeah thank you everyone for added me as your friends I will always be here to encourage and talk you off the ledge

We are in the same boat I'm diabetics and was just recently diagnosed with sleep apnea(Apr) that really scared me that I could actually stop breathing in my sleep and just never wake& the #1 reason for it is obesity so I said something has to change I'm fighting for a healthy longer lifespan I started my journey 10May no seminar I just called a local surgeon on the phone book made an appt and walked in with a list of questions We should summit to my insurance next month wish me luck

Why did you get scheduled so far out

I hope you few better soon

Congrats to you now take easy and let your body heal praying for your speedy recovery.

Yes just saw this but the study is for RNY(bypass surgery) s the study wasn't about using other vice because of food addiction( which is still common hence the requirement for the Psych evaluation) but bypass patient. Get a quick high because it is pushed to the small intestines really fast were is is absorb very quickly I think my temptation would be the shopping I already enjoy it(too much) sk I already put things in place to keep that in check

I have FSA too it has been a life saver I had to pay 600.00 for my scope and I was able to pay it without worrying three days later it was redeposited into my account. Best decision I ever made I talked all my co-workers into enrolling this year

I'm from Lawton I was in moore yesturday for date night at the Warren dinner theatre everywhere I go I think about how things are going to have to change once I'm banded and my husband said its will be even better because we can sit close and share one meal I am such a lucky girl

Good luck everyone

make sure you are drinking lots of Water if your body starts to dehydrate it wont let go of any fat for every lb of fat there is water also I truely believe if you go the liver shrinking diet it has to be low carb target for around 30g daily (like the theory behind Atkins) most of the protien drinks have too many carbs do find a lower one if you body has an abundance. Of carbs it wont have to burn your stored fat this is what my nutritionist explained to me

With 17 g per shake I think I can get the 60-70 g of protein a day without disturbing my chicken broth with additives( hopefully)

I am using EAS advantedge carb control 17 protein 4 carbs. I like the taste a lot thought about boost & ensure but they have too much sugar and they have only whey protein which is derived from dairy products(intolerant) EAS is a mixture if whey & a different protein so it doesn't bother my stomach

I'm hoping yo reduce my metformin dosage with my weight loss my Dr said font get disappointed if it doesn't change but I am going to try

I am glad to hear you are doing well take it easy and let you body heal

You will do great Sandra you already have to first step...positive attitude

Hello nice to meet you

I glad I couldn't imagine only protein shakes enjoy your treats

I buy mine at Walmart they are inexpensive compared to the majority of the Protein drinks I have started replacing one meal a day for now then when I start my pre- op I go to two shake replacement meal one meal of lean Protein & non starchy vegis. Then surgery....post surgery I do all liquids for one week then start adding mushies for. Two weeks then slowly add soft foods so I only have one week of only liquids