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I was going to stop over at the Vitamin Shoppe in Frisco on Friday - I hope they have samples. do you know how much the Isopure is?? i hear people here talking about it as another source for getting in their Protein after surgery.

Frisco Texas? I will be driving by there on my way to Eagle Pass. Unfortunately we don't have a Vitamin Shoppe in central Arkansas. :-(

I am scheduled for Sept 25!! Counting down the days!

I looked last night but could not find a thread for Dr Alvarez. Would it be good to have one for all of Dr alvarez's patients?

Thanks for the input!! Heading out to buy some this morning.

Awesome thread!!

It feels good to get that checklist worked through. Good luck!!

Had to laugh at being cut off on your DP fix. In the same boat - planned to quit pepsi this week and found an unopened 12-pack!!! So... Will retry quitting next week, lol!

I am 6 days out and have experimented with some soft foods. My Dr wanted me 2 weeks liquid. Items I've tried: avocado' date=' won ton Soup, smooshed banana. All advise or input welcome. I get full quickly and immediately get gas and/or have burping other than that I feel fine. Comments?[/quote']

I think the key here is you said "ALL advice or input welcome". You stated "my dr wanted me..." the title of your post was "EARLY soft foods". I re read Izuri's response multiple times but didn't see attitude or negativity in my opinion. YOU ASKED for advice & input, you got it. Pick & choose what you need to hear. I hope when (not if) I veer off track, there will be people around to help me get back on the straight & narrow! We all know this is not an easy journey. Accept help & support as it is intended, even if it's not worded exactly how you would like.

I also am appreciating this thread! I am scheduled for 9/25. I worry about the emotional aspects that helped me become obese and how well I will deal with them after surgery. fortunately I started therapy early this year specifically to address these issues. BUT, I haven't decided if knowing about these problems before hand is helpful for me or not! Definitly adds to the worry list. Lol.

I am 2 weeks post open and have found it takes me 3 sittings to get through an 11 oz Protein shake. The book I got from the Dr suggested 4 oz shake for breakfast' date=' popsicle for morning snack, broth for lunch, 4 oz shake for pm snack, Jello for dinner then more shake before bed. That is the only way I have been able to get 11 oz shake in a day. Good luck sounds like you are doing great[/quote']

Did you go to Dr Alvarez?

Oh good. Been waiting to hear exactly what to use for these bat wings! Lol.

What's the scoop on Nioxin? I saw some Nioxin cleanser and conditioner at my local TJ Maxx. Should I scoop it up? I am pre-op & scheduled for 9/25. Thanks for your help.

Likely could mean you are dehydrated. Drink and sip....

Totally agree!!

A feeding tube, or nasogastic tube, usually runs from nose down to your stomach. It can drain out stomach contents OR be used as a vehicle for liquid nutrition. It sounds as tho you will still have "food" in your stomach so not understanding the why's of this.

Continued best wishes for your healing!

What brand of B-12 do you like?

Been a cardiac nurse in a specialty hospital for 13 years, a progressive care unit. Scheduled for Sept 25 with Dr Alvarez. Planning on 6 weeks. They don't do light duty anymore at my hospital (too many people took advantage :-(( I do a fair to large amount of lifting and pulling, especially since my patient population is in the 70-plus year old range.

I see the direct results of obesity and bad choices in my patients daily. I don't want to be in the same boat as I age. My feet hurt from the moment I hit the floor, my back will ache for hours after bending over to do vent baths or lengthy dressing changes. God forbid running to a code. So I am definitely looking forward to getting my "oomph" back. Hope we will continue to stay in touch through our journey. I think it's great to have a support system WITHIN a support system. Best of luck to us all!!

i hope that by the time i loose this weight i'll be able to roll the girls up like tube socks into a miracle bra

Lol!

Lol!!

I LOVE taco soup!! Although I'm pre-op right now i have some inthe freezer. I'm wondering if I purée it all will it be ok for the soft / purée stage? I put lots of Beans, some corn, tomatoes & olives and ground turkey or venison. Whatcha think?

Is using a belly binder new after WLS? It seems to have become a big topic lately. How well is it working for people? Long term results?

I too have an addiction to soda - full sugar Pepsi, Coke if that's all that is available. Love the feel of carbonation on my tongue plus the sugar & caffeine combo keeps me going some days/nights. I also find it interesting how many of us share this addiction. Because I personally worry I won't be able to handle "sips", (pre-op, scheduled for 9/25) I am gonna quit ONE MORE TIME. Starting next week...

Me too! Sept 25 in the Seattle area

There are going to be lots of us on September 25!

I am sept 25 as well!

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Me too!!

Hi' date=' I'm scheduled for surgery Sept.25,2012.[/quote']

I will have mine 9/25/12 with Dr Alvarez! Excited!!

So sorry this happened to you!! Would you feel better to postpone surgery a month or so? Physically AND emotionally.

Keep us updated on how well your arm shaper works!