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I had surgery on 8/27. I don't feel bad but I don't feel great. Just sort of blaah and tired all the time. I am also not losing a lot of weight. My scale says 2 pounds but at the doctor's yesterday it was 10 pounds. Weird. Anyway did most of you have high energy in the week after surgery? Btw I am getting 75 g Protein in daily and drinking liquids.

I found them at Marshall's near the gourmets food. I also got some at a local specialty kitchen store. They are online too. Ive also heard walmart and bed bath and beyond carries them too. I bet Christmas tree shop has them too and those are all over New England.

Ive tried this and it is great! I like to add the sugar free syrups sometimes. Today I added sf coconut to the chocolate and it tasted like a mounds bar. Yum!

I'm 5 days out. I am having a hard time with Water. Anyone else have that? I actually like the taste of water but it hurts when I swallow it even in small sips. I can drink sf lemonade and Vitamin water zero but not plain water. Anyone else have that and did it get better?

I tried the danon light and fit Greek today and I loved it. I do not like Greek yogurt at all but this was really good.

I have Pcos too. I was diagnosed in 2000. Its more well known now and diagnosed more quickly than back then. Does anyone take metformin to treat symptoms and if so did you go off it post surgery?

Hi mami. Hang in there. We aren't given any challenges we cant handle. You r stronger than you give yourself credit for. Look at how much weight you've dropped. You r getting healthier for your kids. Hoping your check comes soon since its the end of the month. Have you gone to the local foodbank? I know ours asks for diaper donations all the time so maybe they can help?

Thank you. Got to b at hospital at 5 am. Getting nervous now. I was surprised that the 48 hr clear liquid diet wasn't too bad. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the losing side.

Your day founds a lot like mine at work. I'm having my surgery in the morning and I worry about going back. My doctor gave me a four wk note so we will see what happens. Just stay strong. You have come so far. Hopefully you will find it easier than you think. Good luck!

Whole Foods has it. I saw it online too. Try amazon. I think I saw it there too.

I'm the 27th too!

Hi everyone, Thanks for the protein advice. My surgery is set for August 27th so I am reading up on what works/doesn't. I'm 42. I thought I wanted the band but my doctor convinced me that RNY was the way to go for my size and other health conditions. I am glad that is what I decided to go with. I started my 2 week Optifast diet today. So far it's okay but I'll see how I feel in a few days of being on this. I haven't found anything that I like yet. The chocolate premade shake had a metallic taste, I thought. Anyway, glad to be here and to see all the tips, and advice.

Hi everyone! I am new here too. I've been reading the postings over the last week and I love how supportive everyone is. I start my liquid diet on Monday for two weeks and then surgery is scheduled for August 27th. It's been a long road and I can't believe I am so close now. Look forward to sharing this journey with everyone. You are all so inspiring!