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I'm planning on making my own broth for the pre & post op phases of my diet. My question is: can I add Protein Powder to the warm broth prior to freezing? I thought I would make both chicken & beef broth, add Protein powder, and freeze in individual portions (ice cube trays). I've read that temps over 140* will cause curdling, but haven't come across any info on freezing yet. TIA

Thank you all for sharing your reasons and stories. I'm still leaning towards the sleeve, tho you all make some valid points.

Yes - thank you for sharing that with us!

Would you like to share why you chose bypass over vsg? My doctor tried to sway me towards bypass, but I'm going with the vsg after careful consideration.

Anyway - sending you good wishes!

Great idea, Inner Surfer Girl! Hope it will work for you, Lore Lu

I'm in the Buffalo area.

Amen, Sistah!

My biggest gripe? All the ads where the women look so dang happy and comfortable in their bra's.....I hate bras....who can be happy in a underwire for 12 hours a day? Not me :/ lol....rant over!

OMG - how frustrating!

Check out some of the YouTube videos by Dr. Matthew Weiner, especially the ones regarding nutrition. He offers practical advice and some recipes. He also has authored a book called A Pound of Cure" which supposedly includes recipes. I ordered it from Amazon yesterday, so can't vouch for the recipes yet.

Do you know if the HH Repair adds to your inpatient hosp stay or post op recovery time, AvaFern? Thanks.

They told you to see a dermatologist? My surgery is a few months away, but see my derm guy next month, so if I understand you correctly, I'll ask him. Thanks.

Thank you everyone for all your help, saw my physician and they recommended to advise a dermatologist. I may just cut it anyway.

LOVED your story - thank you so much for posting. May you continue to enjoy your life's journey!

Would love to hear how things went for you!

I'm currently in the process with Dr. Pham and just awaiting insurance approval.

Hope you are well.