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Thank you both. Did you need a script? My insurance knows I'm having the surgery they have already approved. I'll give it a try. Thank you

This was just what I needed to read today because too have felt that I am a bit behind everyone else. Also when I read of other ppl's progress I get compare myself and get depressed. It just happened this was the first thing I saw today and I needed it.
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This was just what I needed to read today because too have felt that I am a bit behind everyone else. Also when I read of other ppl's progress I get compare myself and get depressed. It just happened this was the first thing I saw today and I needed it.
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This was just what I needed to read today because too have felt that I am a bit behind everyone else. Also when I read of other ppl's progress I get compare myself and get depressed. It just happened this was the first thing I saw today and I needed it.
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I've decided to update the original list/posting “List of Bariatric Nutritional Companies offering free samples!” by TapSnap. The following contains websites stating if they offer free samples. I contacted most companies via the “Contact Us” link and stated my rational for a free sample. However, some companies did offer a direct link for a form to fill out for free samples. I will say that all companies required you to input your email address, thus, some companies have daily emails with discounts and coupons. Only a small handful of companies continue to send out promotional emails after filling out the contact form. (Good thing there is always an “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the emails). Other companies I had to call directly after not receiving a response to my initial email. Please feel free to post comments for additional companies that offer free samples.
Protein


BariatricPal.com- Did not offer free samples, however, they did provide me with a link to get 25% off my total purchase.
Gotein.com/sampls_pack.html- Sample pack of strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate Protein mix. They also require you to pay $1.00 in shipping fees.
Freelean1.com- Free sample of lean1 protein mix after a short survey. They also require you to pay a shipping fee of $2.99.
Wheynaturalusa.com- Free protein mix sample and a 10% off coupon. They also require you to pay a shipping fee of $2.50.
Chikenutrition.com- Does not offer free samples. But they do have a variety pack of 5 flavors of Meal Replacement at a discounted price.
Pillsbury.com- After making an account, they state that they will occasionally send you options of free samples in their newsletter. Otherwise its a great resource for coupons and recipes.
S partos.com/protein_water- Doesn't seem to be producing protein Water since early 2014.
Bigtrain.com- Does not offer free samples nor coupons. However, they do have a variety pack to purchase for sampling.
C lifbar.com- They offer occasional samples for those signed up for the newsletter. Otherwise, no free samples upon inquiry.
Vitalady.com- Does not offer free samples nor coupons.
Designerprotein.com---Does not offer free samples nor coupons.
Musclemilk.com- Originally contacted cytosport.com, whom referred me directly to musclemilk.com. Sent muscle milk Protein powder sample, monster blend and monster isolate protein powders.
Questproteinbar.com- Receive 2 Protein Bars and 2 protein powders of your chosen flavor for free.

Fitness-connection.com--- No longer offers free samples.
Atkins.com- For making a account on Atkins they send you a free starter kit, informational nutrition packets, and a BOGO coupon for a frozen meal.
How2lse.com- sent 2nd email 5/13/16- No response from company therefore no free sample.

Twinlab.com- Supposedly you get free samples of their protein- called 05/13/16 and shipped UPS- No sample received.

Vitamins

Bariatricfusion.com-Sent Protein Powder sample and sample pack of Vitamins. Free shipping on first order.

Wellesse.com- $2 off coupon and a free 2 ounce sample of liquid Calcium and D3.
Celebratevitamins.com- Get a sample pack of vitamins for $3.00 and receive a $3 coupon off your first order.
BariatricChoice.com- Sample of protein chicken bouillon Soup, chocolate cream pudding shake, and Multivitamin.

Bariatricadvantage.com- Sample pack of chewable vitamins.
procarenow.com--- sample packs of vitamins, protein powder sample packs, and Protein Bars.< /p>
Bbvitamins.com-called 05/13/16 requesting free sample- No sample received.
Other Offers/Discounts
Kindsnacks.com- 10% off first time order with code KINDLYL10
thinkthin.com- Does not offer samples nor coupons.
Isopure- Does not offer samples nor coupons.
www.bellplantation.com- A.K.A. PB2- Does not offer samples nor coupons.
GNC.com- Sign up and get 15% off your next online or phone order. Receive additional discounts with membership. All GNC products are returnable within 30 days with receipt f you don’t like it.
gastricbypasssupplements.com- Does not offer free samples.
Nashuanutrition.com- Does not offer free samples nor coupons
Ultimatenutrition.com- Does not offer free samples at this time
premierprotein.com- No free samples.
Energyfirst.com- They will send you samples of protein powders, a Protein Bar, pre-workout energy powder, and organic super food powder.
Powerbar.com- No free samples
jayrobb.com- Will send you 2 free samples of protein powder.
supremeprotein.com- No free samples

Isatoritech.com- Received tub container of protein powder for free!
doctorsbestweightloss.com- 4 free samples of my choosing from any brand on their website.
Chefjays.com- Coupon for $7.50 to try some of their products- “Sample750”

Purefit.com- $14.95 shipping for a 7 bar sample box and a coupon for your next order.
biotrust.com- 15% discounted coupon when ordering over the phone.
orgain.com- No free samples. Significant coupons available on their website for various discounts.
biprousa.com- Sent a variety of protein powder samples.
EAS.com- No free samples but will mail you coupons.
mybariatricpantry.com- Does not offer free samples nor coupons. However, they do have a variety pack to purchase for sampling.
naturade.com- Will send you literature, sample protein powders, and coupons.
Championperformance.com- email sent 4/15/16- never responded. No contact phone number available. Second email sent 5/13/16- No response from company.
drinkclick.com- email sent twice, called and left message 05/23/16- No response from company but plenty of promotional emails.
optimumnutrition.com- called and left message 05/23/16- No response from company.
ambarinutrition.com (sister website bariatricfoodsource.com)- sample requested 05/19/16 via phone. Did not receive a sample.
myvega.com- sample requested 05/19/16 via phone- Did not receive a sample.
In addition, please feel free to share this information with others who have had a WLS in order to aide them in their lifelong journey. The only thing I ask is to please give credit where it is due. It took me hours upon hours over multiple weeks to organize this list, bring it up to date, and add additional websites from the original posting by TapSnap. Please keep in mind that this information was collected from March until June 2016. I hope you all find this list as helpful as it was for me!
Disclaimer: If you get an email back saying they are not doing free samples at this time, wait a couple of weeks and try again. Most of the companies only give out so many samples each month.
*The picture I included contains all of the samples that I received! I did not spend more than $10 for everything in the picture. I personally did not opt for every discount offered.

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I am right there with you on the skin front. I never thought it would bother me as much as it actually does. It hurts and can be a nasty place for body odor.
I feel like every time I spend money on clothes, I would be one or two sizes different if I simply had my arms, tummy and breasts done.
Also, I am forced to buy tops 2 sizes bigger because of the very large bat wings that live on my arms. Then the sleeves look tight and I look like I am drowning in the rest of the shirt. Most people don't realize that that loose skin pulls on your body making life very uncomfortable.
I will be 53 on Saturday and honestly don't want to go through the rest of my life feeling like I did not finish my journey.
I meet with a surgeon that I am very excited about on July 11th and if all goes well I will at least have my arms done ASAP. Then, down the road 1/2 year or so I will have my tummy and breasts done.
I figure I have worked hard and am worth it and SO ARE YOU! Congratulations on taking the next step!

I'm 56 and I'll be having my bypass surgery on March 8. It's getting close so I'm getting nervous now.

Hi yes I'm in Indianapolis. I had RNY on March 8. I can relate to your situation I don't have much of a support system myself. Most of my family is deceased except my grown son and a cousin. Right after my surgery my cousin asked my surgeon "how soon will she gain all the weight back that she loses?" she often makes other remarks. My grown son doesn't say anything at all about my surgery. My point is I think that those close to us sometimes feel threatened about the big changes that we go through after surgery. Our focus is very much on using our tool and dealing with our new lifestlye. Maybe they feel left out. I think that all of us have went through this to some extent with our loved ones. Hang in there and do what you need to do for you and your health and wellbeing.
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I'm 56 and I'll be having my bypass surgery on March 8. It's getting close so I'm getting nervous now.

My surgery is March 8th.

I'm sorry that you are dealling with this I know somewhat how difficult it can be. My grown son moved back in with me a year ago due to CHF and he is very draining. Do you have children or a relative that would like to come over and spend the day with your wife from time to time? If you live in a large city there should be support groups for Bipolar spouses or Codependents Anon. I've found that the CODA groups to be very helpful. As for intimacy many of the medications that she is taking have contributed to that issue maybe you could talk with her doctor about that. I hope you find some much needed respite.

It sounds like you need more stimulation and maybe not necessarily exercise. Do you have a hospital nearby? They always need volunteers and you can volunteer for as little as four hours a day one day per week. Or at the library they have reading programs where you help people learn how to read it only takes an hour or two of your time or however much you want to put in. How about volunteering a few hours a week at a homeless shelter? Sometimes you just need to get out of your own head and into something else and volunteering is a great way to do that. In fact there is a volunteer website that you can put in your zip code and it brings up all the opportunities around your area. I'll find it.

Thank you I'll take a look at those. Are they sold exclusively online or do any stores carry them?

What is a good comfortable walking tennis shoe for someone 5'1" 280 lbs? I'm pre surgery and want to get started walking now but every shoe I've bought hurts my feet in no time at all. I've even been fitted at The Walking co. and thought I had good shoes but after a few weeks home my feet were killing me to walk. I've tried every brand that I can find. New Balance Brooks Abeo and more.

It's pretty much the whole foot. The shoes seem to break down quickly. I've bought shoes that feel good in the store and get them home and after a few days the soles of my feet feel like I'm walking on rocks.
I do have a YMCA that has Water aerobics.
I will do the aqua aerobics.

What is a good comfortable walking tennis shoe for someone 5'1" 280 lbs? I'm pre surgery and want to get started walking now but every shoe I've bought hurts my feet in no time at all. I've even been fitted at The Walking co. and thought I had good shoes but after a few weeks home my feet were killing me to walk. I've tried every brand that I can find. New Balance Brooks Abeo and more.

That's a great idea and I love mint. I never thought of that. Thank you.