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great info! thanks for sharing!

I don't know about the rest of you but I just had a moment where I realized that next 4th of July I will be nearly half my size. It made me *SMILE* Happy 4th everyone!!

I am interested in the unflavored and what all I can put it in! hahaha

which flavor? I was going to try the bariatric advantage ones, they've gotten good reviews. I will keep you posted.

a spreadsheet is actually a good idea lol sorry to hear about your husband, sending healing vibrations your way. and hopefully you'll get scheduled soon!

my psych appt was only 20-25 min long, what could they possibly talk to u for 3 hrs about, that's long, u only have 4 months of nutritional visit lucky you, I have 6 & don't have to do a sleep apnea test or that endo test, I think it's called endoscopymy psych appoinment was like 2 1/2 hrs long What did you do? Was it more talking or filling out questionnaires? My pysch eval is Tues. just wondering what to expect... Did you know before you left if he/she cleared you? mine is this coming Saturday, I told the receptionist that I needed a pych evaluation for surgery, did I need a longer or different appt? (this is my psych dr, not a referral) and she said I should be fine with the hour. My surgeons office gave me a letter/info sheet that lists all the things that need to be listed in the eval for the insurance company. I will keep you posted!

I was thinking about vloging too but I don't know I did just buy a notebook so I could just write down my feelings and thoughts so I can keep my mind free you know? I wish I knew more people around my way who were having it done so we could go on the journey together I wish I knew more people close to me too but that is what I love about this site! It is a great resource! I was also considering vlogging but still not sure, I admire the ones that are vlogging now and it is great to experience their journeys, I am just unsure if it's for me. and at what point do you start vlogging? @@Crystal Leigh you mentioned the surgery date being a start date, I like that idea. I could start now when I only have my edg and pre-op appointments left? I will have to mull it over, I do like the idea of keeping a journal too.

I emailed info@BariatricChoice.com and they sent me a link to order free samples. thanks for the tip! doing the same now!

ok, I have to say I am shocked, I usually use the app to access this topic, I had no clue it had gotten to 19 pages! You guys are the best! I really do love hearing about everyone's experiences. Speaking of...let's talk Vitamins and supplements! I met my NUT today, LOVED her! She recommended Bariatric Advantage vitamins and chew-able Calcium, I have to admit I am afraid to try them. lol ok! I am jumping in and ordering them! Wish me luck!

Crystal Leigh my birthday is Oct 1st too!!!Ahhhh no way!!!! I never find anyone with the same birthday as me!! It's pretty rare lol!! That's awesome!! I only have one friend who was born on Oct 1st!

Crystal Leigh my birthday is Oct 1st too!!!

awesome! thanks!!!

also I just ran a google search for nut free, a site called vitscost came up, let's you search by everything from sugar free, nut free and more!

gracenotperfection how did you get the samples?

tomorrow is my nutritionist appointment, any questions you guys can think of that I should ask?

shortylynx2 that can't be fun! Hang in there!

Shortylynx2 thankfully the sex is phenomenal, but he's still being a jerk for now. lol

hi everyone! checking in to let you know where I am at. I had my 2nd appointment on Tuesday, it went well, my surgeon is wonderful (made me stand up and give him a hug! I have never had a Dr. ask for a hug). I also saw my primary, I scheduled my edg and my nutritionist appointment. My psych evaluation is in July. My next surgeons appointment is my last one (July 28th). Where has the time gone? Moving so fast and yet so slow. September will be here before I know it. I really wish my boyfriend was more supportive and understood what this means to me but that isn't working out so well at the moment. However, it isn't stopping me or changing my mind. Just makes it awkward. Thanks for listening!

just checking in with everyone! I had my first boot camp session yesterday (first time in about 4 years, let's just say that I am sore), today is my 2nd appointment with my surgeon and my 1st appointment with my new primary (I need his sign off for insurance approval). I am anxious to see how it goes today. Hope everyone is doing great! I will check in later!

I picked up some PB2 powder last night at costco, it was on sale and I couldn't resist. Has anyone tried it yet? I was thinking it may be a good twist in a Protein shake. I also want to thank everyone again that has jumped into this thread and commented.

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@@perk4756 thanks! I will check it out!

@@perk4756 which one did you get?

Looks like we have quite a few August/September sleevers. Makes me feel a little less anxious knowing I am not alone in this. For a surgery date I am shooting for the beginning of September, during the long holiday weekend. It's after my son's birthday, before mine and before all the big holidays. I haven't had any blood work or tests yet. I am anxiously awaiting the next steps.

I really like the idea of trying the Protein powder now, I am going to pick up some this weekend to try. I am also going to order a sample pack of the Syntrax "nectar", I have heard a lot of people really like it. My psych appointment got moved out until next month and I keep wondering when do I get to meet the nutritionist? I am also toying around with the idea of a counselor/therapist to have someone to talk to, is anyone else thinking of that or doing it? Specifically someone who deals with weight issues. I just know that my surgeon is an hour away and the support groups they do at his practice I will likely not be able to make so I want to have someone to vent to. @@jobillandjosh I like the idea of using myfitnesspal, I will check it out and @@grace-not-perfection I love the dixie cup idea, have you seen all the muffin tin recipes too? I started a secret/hidden board on pinterest where I have been tagging recipes, bariatric tips, dream clothes and things to keep me motivated about surgery. If anyone wants an invite to my board for ideas please send me a personal message with your email and I will invite you. Thanks again to everyone who has participated in this thread, I don't get to reply usually until the evening (this forum is blocked at my office and the mobile app leaves a lot to be desired) but I do read all of your replies and ideas and it helps so much!