Lady1putt

Such truth about your taste buds!!!! Tried the Nectar grapefruit and Lemonade Crystal Lite....AMAZING! Voila FRESCA!Thank you ! I cannot remember who suggested it but really Hit my "taster". Also filled my desire for salt! Albeit....not a Margharita...but Crystal lite did have that flavor! JUST KIDDING...

Welcome aboard Bubbletoes! This group is solid and full of compassion! My surgery was April 1st. What's that expression about..."there's no fool like an old fool" ?? I only feel foolish that I waited so long....I will turn 67 in July! So far I have had an amazing journey. No problems to speak of that I did not anticipate! Just do your research....order samples to try to find protein that fit your taste buds. Explore read be informed and listen to your surgeon. Let us know how we can support you! Linda The Villages, Fl. P.S. So much fun watching scale go down and especially my clothes getting looser and looser! Plan to savor every glorious moment!

Hi! Please contact me at regular email: LindaWilliams_51@msn.com. I too have Medicare as primary and a Supplement Plan F. My former Advantage Plan with UHC was not as flexible! I will be happy to share my experiences. This forum keeps going into error mode !! Tried to answer you 2 times :-) then it disappeared! Linda 407-314-2365

Hi, I am 66 years "young." My primary insurance is Medicare with AARP Suppliment. Just had Sleeve done April 1st. Everything has gone very well and I feel so much better than I ever anticipated. So happy to share anything you would like to know. Research everything. Bariatric Pal is excellent resource. Loved the Big Book on Gastric Sleeve. Good Luck with your decision! Linda

Great comments all! My sensitivity to different odors is highly tuned up! One week out and feeling stronger everyday! Good Luck everyone.

My best protein friendly food was making Frozen popcycles out of the Nectar fruit flavors: chocolate truffle, fuzzy navel, Grape with light grape juice. The crunch made me feel like I was actually "eating". Much better than Jello! Good luck and contact me anytime! Linda LindaWilliams_51@msn.com

YES! Working on the Dreamcicle right now! Nectar Fuzzy Navel and Isopure 0 Carb Vanilla! A little vanilla and Orange extract..Viaola!!!!

I too had Gall Bladder removed. Pain only when I sit in same Position too long at a time. I agree call your physician if pain persists!!!

Hello April 1st Sleevers How is everyone doing???? Tomorrow is our first week Anniversary! I feel great lots of challenges getting all protein in! Yet, in the big picture I am so pleased with my decision! Today I finally hit my Pre-op day weight! GAINED 8 lbs With all those fluids!!!! Scary! Now ready to watch The scales start that downward movement! Hope everyone is doing well! Linda

Hi I am an April1st girl! So far so good. WE CAN DO THIS! Love the support! LindaWilliams_51@msn.com

Me too! Really harder than I thought! My new trick is a 2 scoop breakfast Nectar Cappuccino, 50 grams! Now it may take several re-warms...just like regular coffee ???? Can also mix up vanilla protein adding it like "cream" to coffee! Also tried to DIY popcycles with Nectar brand fruit flavors. But you are right...it is a challenge! Linda

Yes these are fantastic! After surgery they tasted over the top sweet! Enjoy!

Hey guys, count me in the special April 1st group!!!! So many emotions so I have tried to stay super busy! Best wishes and regards to our special group!!

Hi there....me too. My surgery is Wed. April1. LOL!!!

Thanks All for the wonderful supportive information! My surgery(Gastric sleeve) will be April 1st!

Hello Happy Senior, I too am worried about the hair loss. Just received SupplementJourney Biotin in the mail. My surgery date is April 1. Could this be symbolic????? April Fools' Day!!! LOL Look forward to reading more of your posts. I am 66 and getting a little nervous! Good to read about others success stories!!!!

Hi, My name is Linda. I return to doctor Monday March 16. To my best knowledge I have completed the pre-op checklist after Monday appointment for ANX breathing Test. Hoping to set actual surgery date for Gastric Sleeve. Keep me in your thoughts. I have been reading the literature and resources available on line. (Love Bariatric Pal posts.) Ordered samples of Protein from Unjury, Isopure and Synthesis Nectar. So far feeling like I am preparing for my next step. The anticipation is almost overwhelming!!!! Trying to keep everything in perspective....thanks everyone!

My name is Linda and I am 66ys old. I live in The Villages,Fl. Currently completing the Pre-op checklist. No date scheduled yet but last checklist item appointment is March 11th. So pleased to connect with others my age. Amazing stories and great information in this Boomer forum. Here in Florida there is a TV/Radio group called "Growing Bolder" featuring wonderful people like us living life to the fullest. That term is my new manta...not growing older but "bolder" with our life choices. I am in and ready for the Gastric Sleeve journey. Thanks for all your fabulous posts!,