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Thank you. Fortunately the cold has cleared! Just a few expirations of mucous every now and then and Im good. I sound a whole lot better as well. I will keep this in mind however.

I guess I third that. My surgery is this Friday, the 8th! I can't say im nervous but I am anxious to get off this liquid diet.. Granted I will be on it for 3 more weeks, I know that my hunger pains wont be the same. As far as protein shakes go, I ordered the unjury sample pack which should be here soon. I am enjoying the atkins advantage brand. I just finished drinking the Strawberry and it tastes like milk with the strawberry syrup from when I was a kid. I also purchased the Syntrax Nectar Grab N Go packs from Vitamin Shoppe. The kiwi strawberry is a good flavor and mixes well with water. I still have the carribean cooler, fuzzy navel, chocolate and vanilla to try. Best of luck and prayers to all who are having surgery this week and this month! Prayers for me too!

I pray your stomach and mind treats you well... Protein shakes and water is a bit harsh... I swear..I should have started this long ago to prepare for today. And I fully understand the food relationship. I feel like a little kid who is seeking affection from a parent and being rejected. I can either A) scream and fuss (like Im doing) about how its not fair and continue to do bad things to get any attention, or I can deal with it and find something else that will fill the void positively... I have started walked 9 flights of stairs a day until surgery. Best I can do to take my mind off it.. Best of luck to you. I am here with you~~~~~~~~~

Thank you. Today is better except that my stomach hurts so I dont want to eat anything at all! I have had 2 shakes today and sips of water everynow and then. :-)

Someone help me!.. i am sooo struggling on this diet. And to add insult to this " injury", the nurse practitioner called me and happened to hear how congested i am. She said if it doesnt clear up, they will cancel surgery!!!!!!! Im naturally stuffed up but have had an upper resp infection for the past 2 months...(on and off) Please pray that this cold clears soon!!.. if they cancel its back to food for a day for me. I cant do this another week.. its torture. Where i am, we can only have 5 shakes a day. Nothing added but the powder and the milk. We can have broth and crystal liht etc.. nothing more.. i cant do but so much chicken and beef broth. Vanilla strawberry and chocolate are now my enemies. Help me lord.. this too shall pass!

I ordered a samplr pack from bariatricchoice.com (free). Havent tasted anything yet though.. Ladies and gents i will say i am ready to pulk my hair ouy. I started my preop this past friday buttttt..... i am also on prednisone for an upper respiratory infection.. vant eat but want to eat... im miserable. A sugar free fat free fudge sicle just saved my life. For the moment...

Awesome!

It took me one day for approval.. submitted on thursday approved by friday. Search "aetna" on here and you will find a wealth of info.. matter of fact i am apart of a group. I will let you know the name.

You got it all the way!

Kimber...lol. something else they will bring upon the overweight ones. Lying about our weight increase. Extra outfit.. definately. Good suggestion

Right there with you :-(

What insurance do you have? I thought that if there were complications with the band and a revision was medically necessary, it was all good? I dont think thats normal and is a bit absurd. I could see if the dr said there was nothing wrong with the band and it was just you, but thats not the case....... learn something new everyday!!

Kate, did they choose you date yet? Or are they going to wait until feb?

I went today to sign my consent forms and preop testing. Feb 8th is approaching... just nerves and a little concerned that i dont feel the way i thought I would about the surgery... meaning happy, excited, kid waiting to go to disney world! .. maybe its my body preparing me...

Oh yes!! Eating like crazy but feeling guilty afterwards. I can not wait ( well i can) to be able to not feel hungry for a while. I am blessed to be able to receive the tool. Just soooo many emotions...

Perez, you will be fine. Dont stress out too much. Once you get your approval all will be well!!

Oh yes. I am alotted the same amount of time and will use it to the fullest...rest up and enjoy

You are blessed and its great that you gave credit where credit was due . Its good that you are up and well which means a lot for an uneventful recovery? How long were you in the hospital and how long will u be home? We are here if you need us. Im online most of the day doing schoolwork so im here...

Just like vst to either post twice or not at all!!!!! I didnt check back and I typed you a whole lot!!! I apologize hun.... :-( how are you and how was surgery?