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Anybody know where I can buy Isopure samples or singles? I am trying to avoid buying a whole pack in case I don't like them. OR, if anyone has some they would like to get rid of I will send you a prepaid shipping label and pay for the samples.

Congratulations! The time will pass by fast!

Thank you so much for sharing this! It's really awesome for us pre-sleevies to hear these kinds of stories.

Yep - I'm trying to wrap my head around that food = fuel thing. It's that and only that.

My surgeon said he will always repair a hernia if he finds one, but it doesn't increase the hospital stay in most cases.

Sounds annoying! You might try messaging @@Alex Brecher.

Are you counting cals? Try using my fitness pal and log EVERYTHING. There has to be a missing link somewhere. Go back to basics. No drinking while eating. Protein first. Do you drink alcohol?

My surgery is Dec. 18th. About 2 weeks ago I came off all caffeine and started practicing eating very slow. One week ago I stopped all alcohol and made a conscious effort to chew each SMALL bite at least 30 times. This weekend is my last weekend to have caffeine free carbonated beverages and to start a high protein diet. Next week I will start replacing one meal with a protein shake. I'm also pushing water, water, water. Start now making changes. I for one didn't want to be detoxing off caffeine and soda while trying to do my 2 week pre-op diet. I would go postal!

That's probably why. Was it not doing it before?

I haven't noticed that happening at all. Are you on a computer or phone or tablet?

From what I understand, scrambled eggs aren't allowed for quite some time. I would urge you to stick to the post op diet. You aren't doing yourself any favors by pushing it. Complications can be SERIOUS if you don't do what your Dr. tells you to do. And you aren't going to get addicted to Lortab. I had two full liquid bottles after tonsillectomy and never had a single problem.

Have you called your insurance company yourself? I recommend doing that if you haven't. The number is on the back of your card. They should tell you what their process is.

Ambivalence is defined as the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something. On this particular journey in my life I've decided that I have but only two kinds of days. The only way I can refer to them is as positive days and negative days. The two never seem to cross paths, and each morning promises one of the two. A new friend of mine that I have begun to get to know through this site, said it best; "It's almost like a strange retake on Groundhog's Day, where we've somehow got caught up in this (seemingly) never ending loop." That's exactly how I feel. I fall asleep at night thinking one of two things, either worry about the surgery and/or post op, or feeling excited about the surgery and/or post op success. I wake up feeling either anxious about how many days are left until surgery or hopeful about how positive my life will change for the better. I'm not quite sure why I keep vacillating so much between these two outlooks. The good thing about being on this site is that you can read all sorts of varying experiences from literally thousands and thousands of people. The bad thing about it is the exact same thing. It's the epitome of a catch 22. Sometimes when I read horror stories that people have gone through or turmoil that people going through right now as a result of surgery, its sets my nerves on overdrive. One side of me says, "that won't happen to me", and the other side says, "the risk here is real, even the risk of death". Those two extremes are just that. Extreme. Granted, I'm relatively healthy other than morbid obesity, degenerative arthritis and fibromyalgia. I don't have blood pressure problems or heart issues. But, the clock is ticking. I am getting no younger and no thinner being incapable of exercise in this state that I'm in. I know that I've made the right choice and I know that the more positive I remain, the better I will do. If I don't go through this surgery, one thing is for sure, I will get sicker, I will get heavier, and I will face more health challenges. My mind is made up, I just wish I could stop this cycle.

Thank you all for your replies. Sometimes I get discouraged that post op I might have trouble losing since I can't exercise other than walking on good days.

I admire you. I can't even "look" when my husband drives us over a bridge. And God forbid if I'm driving! What a nightmare!

Seriously, do 2-3 a day and it will knock it out.

I watched your video and that is HORRIFYING. I am so scared of bridges and anything that resembles one, but you are right - I need to start conquering that fear.

Mine will use a 34 French

Emergen-C !!!! It really works!

@ You my dear, are my hero. You give me so much hope because I have such limited mobility I won't be able to workout much until A LOT of this weight is off and my joints allow it. Keep up the good work!

@@3Pugaliers I fully expect to go into a 3-alarm flare up after surgery, because every invasive procedure brings one on, as you know. I am crossing all fingers and toes hoping that in the long run I will feel better though. Some days it's hard to determine what my pain source is from. The degenerative arthritis I have is so bad in my back, feet, and neck, but the fibro affects my arms so badly that most days I can barely lift a coffee cup with my left arm.

I overlooked SO much in my excitement and didn't ask my surgeon a lot of questions that I really should have had answers to. Just make sure you are well informed. That's the very best thing you can do. If you are armed with LOTS of information, I truly believe you will have better results and be readily prepared for any possible complication. I think 5 days off is not enough though. Is it possible to get off a few more days? I know some people have gone back after 1 week, but my dr. says nothing short of 2 weeks off for me and I have a desk job.

I would like to hear from sleeve patients that have degenerative arthritis and/or fibromyalgia about your results post sleeve. Do you feel better in reference to your joint pain? I know there is no specific [scientific] evidence that WLS results in reduction of fibro symptoms, but sometimes real people might disagree in what is or is not published in a medical journal. Surely the weight loss contributes to much less pain from degenerative arthritis though. Please share your story with me.

Tammy please keep us updated. I have you in my prayers!

No wonder you're hungry - where is your Protein load? Protein, protein, protein. Crackers? No.