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Capt. D - I've only been able to find vanilla or chocolate. Where did you find the unflavored kind? I typed in trueprotein.com but it took me to truenutrition.com and a search of the product turned up nothing.

@ Sabrina - Yes, I've actually been approved and went to see the surgeon in October. I have Kaiser Insurance so I'm limited to my surgeon choices in my area. He did tell me he had a 4 month waiting list for surgery but I'm coming up on the 4 months and thought I'd at least know the date by now. This is so frustrating!!!!! @Capt. D - Thanks so much! I'll have to definitely give them. If I ever get a damn date that is. LOL Just kidding!

Congrats! I've been waiting almost 4 months to get my date. Damn Kaiser!!!! BTW, love the name.

Don't know why my posts keep showing that smiley at the end BTW. LOL

Oh yeah, and I know Spring was kind of a stretch but I'd like to be sleeved and showing some kind of results by the time my cruise comes in October. )

Capt. Derel - I actually haven't stocked up on anything yet. I figured I'd wait until I had the actual date and then make a mad dash to the store. I have however been trying different protein shakes to figure out which kind I like. I'm not a big fan of "milky" vanilla or chocolate drinks (hate chocolate milk) so I'm hoping to find some protein drinks that are more of a fruity juice nature. I'm still experimenting though.

I want to be able to stop running and hiding when someone whips out a camera at an event. I have let so many uncaptured moments go by with my husband over the years because I hated the way I looked in photos. I used to love to take photos when I was younger. I want to feel that way again.

Well Happy Valentine's Day to You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry Guys, I just had to get that out. I've been waiting since October for the surgeon's office to call with my surgery date. I know they told everyone at the seminar not to repeatedly call them asking for the date but come on. I was told he was about 4 months behind back in October but I'm coming up on 4 months of waiting and they haven't even called with the date. I'm so impatient and I want this NOW!!! Whenever I try to call the office, I just get a machine and they never return my call. I guess everyone calls though so they probably just don't have the time. Thanks for letting me vent for a minute. Ugggghhhh this is so frustrating. I guess the hardest part is over though - actually getting approved. I want my sexy body by spring dammitt! Come on!!! )

Am I the only one who's having an irrational fear that I may lose too much weight. The surgeon has assured me that this won't happen but I can't help fearing that once I have the surgery and begin losing, I won't be able to stop. I know this is crazy but has anyone else ever felt like this?

Thanks so much for all the replies guys. And just to follow up, yes I was approved by my insurance (Kaiser). My BMI may not be the highest but I do have other co-morbidities so that's why I was approved. Thanks again everyone for your responses and support.

Hi everyone. I'm new to the board. I finally got approved by my insurance and am just awaiting my date (surgeon is backed up about 4 mos.). Anyway, everyone around me keeps telling me there is no way I need to have this surgery. "You're not big enough" they keep saying. To put it in perspective, I'm 5'8 1/2 and weigh 245 lbs. After hearing this so many times, I'm starting to second guess my decision. I'm starting to get scared that I may lose too much weight. I'd just like to hear anyones thoughts who may have gone thru this. Thanks.