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I bought the advocare meal replacement shakes for pre op..I bought them thru my surgeons office...they tasted great and filled me up. Try gnc or vitamin shoppe...they can help you with the High protein meal replacements and also your whey isolate protein shakes for after surgery. Remember before surgery/pre op you can use any protein type...after surgery use whey isolate!! )

I believe during the pre op phase you are suppose to use a meal replacement protein mix/drink. This is to help you remain full and also to give you tons of needed vitamins. It's after surgery you start the protein mix/shake that is not a meal replacement. Hope this helps. I'm typing on a new device so I'm sorry if my explaination is short Best of luck!!

Awesome!!!

Thanks!! Holly-You'll be there before ya know it!!!

Down a pound....yay!! I'll take it!! Keep up the success everyone...looking good!!!

Thank you friends!! ) & yes its an amazing feeling

I'm so excited, I'm officially wearing a single digit jean size. I wear a size 9 in jrs now from a tight size 20 at lane bryants. I'm so happy. Just wanted to share

Exactly, that's my thoughts too about my "friend" It is definitely easier after the surgery, its mostly my mind and emotions needing food. Before surgery you are battling real hunger and mind/emotions. The sleeve stops me now when my mind wins and I start to eat...I could never have succeeded without the surgery. Its like having an extra soldier with you, when your at war.

I totally understand...it is hard and I'm glad you found this site Lots of support here...I am/was a food addict. I ate for every reason under the sun not just for hunger. I feared this surgery wouldn't work for me because I ate even when I didn't feel hungry. But here I am 75 lbs lighter in 6 months not to mention my improved health. I believe you will be a great success!!

Every single person here is a success just start reading profiles and threads and you will feel better!! Best of luck on your journey... Also, twenty pounds in two months is a good loss!! It's a journey not a race

Oh you should take orders Hehe I wish I had a sewing machine...I wouldn't know how to use it but buying new clothes constantly is hurting the wallet!!

You're adorable!! You are rocking your sleeve woohooo

So pretty!!! You're doing super

Melinda -Your stomache is swollen and inflamed for a while after surgery...as the swelling goes down you will be able to tolerate a little more food... It's all relative to what your eating, how slow u eat, how well u chew, how far post op you are...

Full liquids til day 21 Day 22 start puree Ok I had to edit...mine is gone too

It's the best feeling so glad your experiencing it!! You are so right about wearing fitted clothes, it makes a world of difference!

November will be 6 months for me and I wish I was at goal but I won't stop til I'm there I'm looking forward to being able to yell out " goooaaaaaaalllll"

That is great news, James! Excellent job and I'm happy for you!!!

I was thinking how great it would be to have a voice chat option on VST. Maybe in the chat rooms? Is this a possibility? Thanks - Lisa

Lost 1 lb and I'm happy lol I value every pound lost now. This is a new feeling for me because before surgery losing a lb meant nothing to me. Now I realize how important each pound is and they add up!!! Yay Keep up the great work friends <3

That is so awesome!!!

Gmanbat- you are awesome!! Best response ever lol

You look gorgeous!!!!

Look at you!!! You are looking fantabuloussss!!!!

Looking aahhhhhsomeee!!!!