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I have tried a ton of different Protein drinks. So far I'm not crazy about any of them but as long as I stick to chocolate none of them are to bad either. For the price and taste I think I like Premier Protein. It's easy to find at Walmart, Sams club or even Krogers.

How are you doing dolphin girl?

Howdy! I'm 5"1 and currently 240 surgery is June 1st and I started my liquids only diet on Monday! It's really hard but at least I know it's not forever! Really struggling.

You have a right to complain! As a nurse myself I feel that is bad patient care and just in bad taste! Why are you still in the hospital?

How are you feeling? Still a go for surgery?

Don't give up, keep fighting for you life because you are literally fighting for your life!

For so many of us it seems like we have waited forever for this! A chance, the hope of being a "normal" size! I start my liquid pre-op diet tomorrow and I'm actually looking forward to it!

My heart aches for you and your family. My prayers go out for you

Very interesting, Thanks

I'm going back after a week and half. Full time, wish me luck! Doc said with a desk job I could probably go back after a week. Surgery June 1st

Because weight loss is just as much mental as it is physical. You are used to using food to comfort you, don't have that now. Going to be hard to find something else. Have to find and learn new coping mechanisms. The food you have always depended on isn't an option. Good luck! On another note, how are you feeling physically?

Congratulations on the quit smoking! That's a huge deal! I wish I had wisdom to impart but I don't! Just encouragement, hang in there!

We've all been there, dealing with the nay sayers and negative talk. But in the end it's your life and your body. It's saving your life and giving you a better quality of life. They just don't understand, they will see the difference. You will still have to do the work, WLS is just a tool. You will still have to change your habits, eat right and exercise. But the surgery makes that possible. Maybe even take a family member with you to the seminar, so they can learn and shift the rest of the family, or at least give you one person who understands. Oh BTW, I'm a Texas girl, where are you? I'm in the DFW area.

Hey Carebear I see you and I are the same height! My surgery date is June 1st When is yours? I'm doing RNY How are you feeling? Drink lots of Water and wash your hands real often. Try a Netipot

I'm one night also. That's pretty standard. If the doc feels like he needs to keep you longer they just call insurance company back and explain "need"

Jerri Mac I'm a Texas Girl, DFW

I'm June 1st 5"1 about 240 now. I just want to get into the "normal" BMI which for me is 132 If I can keep it there or below I'll be happy! I really wish I knew what size jeans that would be?

So very happy for you!!

I totally understand why you mean by one day knowing this is what you know you need to do and being so sure of yourself and then hearing something that freaks you out! I'm in that boat, Surgery is June 1st. I probably would have changed my mind a million times if my surgeon didn't charge a $1000 if you change or cancel your date. Most days I am sure. I know this is the only thing I can do, I've tried everything else. Whatever happens can't be any worse than what I'm doing to my body now! So I'm going in head first and I'm going to do everything I'm told as to avoid as many complications as possible. This is my only chance to get healthy!

Thanks so much!!