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Where do you get your unflavored Protein? They had it in the hospital and I liked mixing I into my crystal light, but can't find it.

Vitamin Shoppe or GNC

I'm just north of Cincinnati.

I am in the Dayton area

I like the Pure Protin chocolate powder. Like that there is 35 G protein!

One week post op appointment today-down 16 pounds! Everything looks good!

One week post op appointment today-down 16 pounds! Everything looks good!

16 lbs in a week?! WOW! I lost 10 my first week. And I've been stuck on that same 10 since Tuesday, I'm getting frustrated. I know 10lbs is great in 11 days, but the scale hasn't moved in 5 days.

Anyhow, congrats!

We are planning to do measurements tomorrow. I put on a pair of sandals today that would not Velcro around my ankle before surgery! Amazing what losing 16 pounds will do!

I had RNY and that's 16 pounds since surgery on September 8. I did not have a required liquid diet pre op.

One week post op appointment today-down 16 pounds! Everything looks good!

One week post op appointment today-down 16 pounds! Everything looks good!

Awesome. Walmart is even closer to us! Thanks again!

@@VanessaVSGforme I get mine at Walmart

Just in the tea/coffee aisle?

Woohoo! I finally had a BM! Not much but like others I haven't had much intake so no surprise it was little and took awhile????

That's so awesome! I walked around my house I don't think i could make it outside yet since I'm still taking pain meds every 5 hours. Totally random question have you had a bowel movement yet? If so was it painful

I have not had a bowel movement and it's been six days-I assume I should do a stool softener or has it taken everyone this long?

Took my first walk outside today! Wasn't too bad-feeling better each day.

I got home Thursday afternoon. Still pretty sore on my left side but not bad-it's worse when I am lying down or shifting to my side. The binder has been wonderful.

I had surgery also Tuesday. Got home this afternoon. Each day has gotten better with the soreness. I find that it is worse at times now that I am moving around more. Trying to drink and get Protein in-

@@emiko_oz We're on the same day! Good luck.

Good luck to you too!!

Good luck tomorrow!!! I have surgery at 8am.

Thank you for all the words of encouragement and smiles! I am like you in that I am completely confident in my choice of surgery, hospital, surgeon and staff. Last week when my husband and I went to the pre op class sealed the deal for me. The staff was amazing! So attentive and helpful! The unknown of pain level, learning to eat again, and basic hospital things is the nervous part.

Dr Brown told me at my last appointment with him that I have a wicked sense of humor. So glad he recognized that because that's how I will get through the next few days! I have a pretty high pain tolerance and had a total hysterectomy about 8 years ago (the big 8 inch scar is still there). I survived that so I am hoping this will be a little easier-a girl can wish anyway.

My in laws are coming up later this week from Florida to "take care of me". Mom is a retired nurse so there was no keeping her away! They are wonderful and at least my husband can go to work without worrying I will get into something or do something while he's gone

I will be in touch in a couple days. Off to the losers bench I go!!!

Nervous wreck! This time tomorrow it will all be over! Surgery scheduled for 8:00am

So happy to hear from you! Keep up the positive thoughts and the pain will subside. Glad to hear no nausea or vomiting, that's a positive sign.

I am three days from surgery and getting very nervous!

My doctor told me three weeks minimum. I see on here where others have gone back sooner.

How long did it take for everyone's insurance I been waiting a week

I was a little under a week! BCBS Federal

I also learned that caffeine can block the absorption of Iron in our Vitamins.

I too was told no for drinking soda and carbonation.

@@emiko_oz We're on the same day! Good luck.

Good luck to you too!!

I am getting closer to my date! September 8th!

Good luck keep in touch after the surgery

What part of Ohio are you from?

Hi everyone, my surgery date is September 1, 2015 and I'm so nervous.

I hope all went well today!

Ohio

Good luck!! My approval took less than a week-hoping for a quick approval for you too!

Jameka229 My surgery is the 8th of September-friend me if you want to chat