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Stay strong! Each day that passes will get better. Maybe we can name your newly sleeved stomach "Crystal"! *smile* :-)

Hi everyone!!! I just got the call to schedule my pre-admissions testing for next week. It feels so surreal! 8/12 will be here in no time. Good luck to everyone who has started their pre-op diet!!! Keep pushing! August here we come.... :-)

Hi everyone! Just wanted to update you all. I went to SAMs Club to purchase the chocolate Premier Protein Shakes. I had one this morning. I ABSOLUTELY love it. No side effects so far, I'm not hungry, and I've already had 50% of my required protein! Yay!

I love your positivity!!! Keep it up. I'm sure you'll do well on your pre-op diet. I don't know the situation... but your daughter will eventually come around. Give it time and pray for her. Time & prayer heals all wounds! Good luck!!!

How is it going? I'm still contemplating to start during the weekend to avoid withdrawal at work.

Great idea!!! Thank you!

I'm happy to see that I wasn't alone with the side effects of the Atkins products. Thanks for all of your replies & helpful tips ladies.

Thanks! I'll try it and keep you guys updated. Good luck to everyone who starts their pre-op next week.

Wow! I wonder why. My NUT said he has the same symptoms as well. I'm going to give Premier a try. It has to better than the way I've been feeling for the past 36hrs. I look & feel 7 months preggo. Lol Thankful I haven't brought my entire pre-op supply yet.

I was fine until I realized that Monday was the last time I had to meet with my surgeon before surgery 8/12. Not to mention he told me that he could sense my nervousness...which wasn't tue. I was just tired after waiting 2 hours to see him. :-/ lol You'll be fine. Just do plenty of research. I start my pre-op diet 7/29. Let's go August!!!

Mine would be Whitney Houston's "Step By Step". "And this old road is rough and ruined So many dangers along the way So many burdens might fall upon me So many troubles that I have to face Oh, but I won't let my spirit fail me Oh, I won't let my spirit go Until I get to my destination I'm gonna take it slowly cuz I'm making it mine"

I haven't tried it, but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks!!!

August 12th

I begin my 2-week pre-op diet on 7/29. I used the Atkins Protein shakes as Meal Replacements a few times this week to try them out. Now, I have been very gassy and bloated. Has anyone had this problem with their shakes? Is there anything I could do to avoid gassiness and bloating during my pre-op diet?

That's true! It's just two days early. So, I should be fine.

Good luck to you guys who start liquids this week. I've read that the first few days are the worst. So, hang in there. Keep us updated along the way.

Yay! Congrats!!! I'm August 12th!

I'll definitely give it a try. Which flavors do you prefer? I read reviews that the creamy chocolate is best. But, I would like to purchase a couple flavors for a variety.