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I was thinking along the lines of string cheese and yogurt for the hotel. Do you think protein rtd shakes would be good to cart around with me all day?

That'll be good, my surgeon sales Bariatric Advantage and Celebrate in his office and I was shocked at the prices. They are on par with online prices before sales. I am a firm believer in taking Vitamins so ill stay on them forever I guess lol. How long did it take for you all to go back to regular vitamins vs chewables??

I'm hoping to find it on sale in the next few months. What do you think about coco butter? Does that work for scars like ppl say it works for stretch marks?

http://www.mysavings.com/free-samples/pro-complex-protein-shake/3319/ Protein shake sample

Yay! Yes, the bypass was suggested but we were told about all of them. I went in wanting the lap and and was told they are taking out more bands than they are putting in. So we went home and talked it over and decided the sleeve was best for us. We are self pay with no assistance from our insurance, the sleeve has maxed out our budget. We also choose the sleeve because we are hoping this will cure our infertility and I was worried the bypass would have ill affects on a pregnancy due to malnutrition. I am scheduled for surgery at northwest Springdale on aug 5 and I am so excited. Keep me updated on your journey!!

That was my plan, once everything is healed start on something to make them less obvious. When my mil had a breast reduction she was told to keep it taped for a several weeks after it was healed to minimize the stretch of the scar.

So far so good! Everyone has been so supportive! I've told my two BFFs, my parents and one set of inlaws! I'm so proud of myself and I feel so loved that they are on my side! It definitely gives me the confidence I will need later when I get asked how I'm losing weight by outsiders.

Do it! They told me it was still going on.

I finally got the 20 credit but they had to delete my account and I started over using your email but for whatever reason I couldn't get the free shipping code to work this time. But it doesn't matter I was glad to get the credit. I got some sublingual b12 and chewable iron and a variety pack of protein soups. I'm pre-op now so I'm trying to stock up now. :-) Thank you for the link!!

What did you use on your scars? I was thinking of getting http://www.mederma.com My concern is that I had a laparoscopy early this year and the scar from that turned a deep purple. I would like to avoid that this time around!

So obviously our grocery bills are going to be less since we aren't eating as much after surgery, but do you think it balances out after you've bought your Vitamins and Protein drinks? I am just starting out and I'm kind of blown away by how much everything cost: chewable Multivitamins, Calcium, Iron, sublingual b12. That's over $100 right there! Not including and protein mixes (some that start in the $40s. ) Just my rant. :-) thanks for listening.

Sounds good. Here's another

I am going on a three day girls trip in September and I should be in the 6-7 week po range. What foods do you suggest I take? I know I'll be in the soft foods stage and I will have a mini fridge in the hotel. My concern is that we won't always be in the hotel, we will be seeing shows and museums so I need to have stuff I can carry along with me. Thanks for any ideas that you have!

There is a sticky that was started for free samples too. I think I'm the only one to post in it so far but it would be nice too keep these all in one place. Thanks for the links! I just ordered mine.

Bariatric Choice offers a free sample. http://www.bariatricchoice.com/samples

I used two different emails but neither got the credit. Oh well.

I don't think it's going on anymore. I signed up and got no credits at all.

Cool

Thanks everyone! I know ppl are having babies later in life but I want to still be active and healthy and live long years with my children as they become adults and have their own babies. Hence the sleeve surgery I will be having in August.

August 5th!!

You could always look into getting a hairpiece/wig. That's what I'm doing. It's only temporary.

Great idea!!

Lol. I was thinking I would send the scale to work with my husband so I wouldn't stand on it all day!!

We are one month away!! How exciting!! What are you doing to get ready? Have you tried the Protein Drinks yet? The Vitamins? So far so good for me, though I have the chewable Calcium pills that are huge!! I also worked on refinishing my craft desk so I will have a place to work while recovering!