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Found out why today. They are switching to a gummy.

Well, discovered today that CVS has discontinued the chewable I was using...

Sent adds to y'all... Computer wigged out a little so some didn't get a note, but I'm not a creepy internet stalker... :-)

BADB0Y... The "O" is a zero. I've been bad about logging lately, could use the nagging... I mean support.

That's not a bad plan. I use the Blender Bottle shakers, and I keep 3-4 different Proteins around so I can have variety. It doesn't matter if you make the tastiest shake on Earth, after a bunch of them in a row you are going to be sick of them! Right now I have: Cookies-N-Creme, strawberry smoothie, chocolate Peanut Butter, and Fruit Punch. I switch them out all the time. I am trying to figure out a good Breakfast shake though... They all are a little too rich for first thing in the morning.

Welcome and good luck on the adventure!

See, I had the exact opposite feeling at the Vitamin Shoppe I went into as I was prepping for surgery. They were rude & condescending at three different stores I went to. One of them even had the gall to mention I was "Taking the easy way out". I do realize that it varies from location to location, but that experience really soured me on the brand.

Congrats on your decision! My insurance treated the pysch eval as any other doctor visit, so it was just the office visit copay. My psychologist also did a test that I had to pay for the service to score (like the old #2 pencil scantrons in school), but not all do that. The nutritionist was part of the Weight Loss Program at the hospital I went to, and was included in the costs.

[quote name=holidayexpressions' timestamp='1375441120' post='933300] Well day two of the liquid diet. Day 1 sucked beyond belief. Was fine until about 6pm last night. Had the worst migraine ever so that was no fun. Up at 5:45 to go to work for a 24 hour shift. We will see how this goes.... I experienced this as well. It was caused by lack of caffeine, since I'd been running on it for years. Thankfully I can have unsweet tea again!

For my multi, I use the generic chewable from CVS (Centrum One-A-Day copy I think), it's super cheap (around $7), doesn't taste horrible, and I can get if BOGO every few weeks (like next week). My B12 is the Spring Valley sublingual from WalMart (best taste and price so far). I do use the Bariatric Advantage Calcium chews.

There is a drastic difference in taste in protein powders. Which one are you using? You also should be able (different Docs, diff rules) to mix in somethings to help with the flavor (banana, PB, etc).

You have to have fun with things, or it all gets too serious to take!

Spring Valley... I think it's their house brand. I buy the 500mcg/200 tab bottle.

For my multi, I use the chewable from CVS, it's super cheap (around $7), doesn't taste horrible, and I can get if BOGO every few weeks (like this week). My B12 is a sublingual from WalMart (best taste and price so far). I do use the Bariatric Advantage Calcium chews.

I didn't have any issues either. My eval was focused on making sure I was prepared for the changes coming, and had the mindset to make the needed lifestyle changes.

Congratulations!

So far, through conversation, I've discovered that every doctor's diet is a little different. Mine had me on liquids for one week prior (1-2 weeks depending on BMI). It was pretty much whatever liquid (sugar free of course) up to 48hrs before surgery. Then clear only. That's about it. I also was back on small portions of real food at starting at 2 weeks and added certain things until 8 weeks. At 8 weeks it was whatever I could handle.

The problem is I will be by myself, so cooking is impractical. Normally I woukd have pack sandwich fixings, but I am still on a restricted diet for weeks 2-6. Thays where u am hittibg snags.

About to go to the store this evening, so trying one more time for any last minute ideas?

x2... And I'm not quite sure if I want to...

Not the Jello brand, they require refrigeration. You have to go to the Hunt's or the store brand for shelf stable. I have a good supply of those already.

That sounds ludicrous to me. The only reason the insurance requires psych is to make she that you can make the changes needed and fully understand the impact before they shell out the cash. All they are doing is making sure they will get return on the investment.

No puree, that wasn't any part of my diets. Stage 2 from my doc states: Proteins - Lean soft and moist meats (fish, tuna, poultry, or pork), low fat cottage cheese, low-fat or non-fat cheese, soft tofu, eggs or egg substitute, soft low fat casseroles with soft vegetables; Milk - Fat Free or skim, sugar free or low fat yogurt; Fruits & Vegetables - Any fruit/vegetable without seeds or hulls that have been cooked soft. Soft unsweetened canned fruits or vegetables, fresh soft fruit; Bread & Cereals - Hot cereals cooked in milk (oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat), cold Cereal (high protein) soaked in milk, toasted bread or plain soda crackers; Other - Sugar free Jello, popsicles, pudding/custard. Problem is I won't have access to ice and stuff to keep things cold all week. I will need as much that can be stored at ambient temps as possible. That's where I'm getting lost.