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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!

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.

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?

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...

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!

Thanks PDX-man & back to amy! I was able to read up on the different kinds of protein on the forums and feel so much better informed! I'm inputting info onto my phone to help when I shop! I'm learning so much every day and appreciate everyone's willingness to share their knowledge and experiences.

Yes, I like the Premier Protein shakes too. I get mine at Sam's Club, but I wish we had a costco here in central Arkansas... I have a Ninja that is great for grinding up ice cubes into little bits, AND it has 4 individual sized blender cups that I can take with me. Ordered it from Bed, Bath & Beyond. Your surgery date is just around the corner! Good Luck too!!

I don't go until October and was not nervous UNTIL, I tried a friend's protein bullet. Yuck, blech, ptooey!!! So now I'm a little anxious, but trying very hard to re-psych myself. I keep telling myself that I don't have to use those. Planning to order some sample packets these next few weeks. Hope I find a couple that I love!

Who was your surgeon?

Keep an eye on it. If it gets ANY redder, give your doc a call. Better safe than sorry!