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UGH ... I know how you feel! Happened to me too! Was the 2nd postponement for me as my first date got cancelled because my mom, who lives 4 hours away, fell and was thought to have a broken hip! When I tried to reschedule, I was "too anemic" so, had to have IV Iron for 6 weeks and then, here came Hurricane Harvey! I was flooded into my house and could not get to the hospital! Sigh ... I did that 7 day liquid only thing twice before actually having the surgery this past Thursday!! I swear I by now I should be a mere wisp and yet, I'm NOT!

Hope you are doing well and made it through the hurricane and after!

UGH ... I know how you feel! Happened to me too! Was the 2nd postponement for me as my first date got cancelled because my mom, who lives 4 hours away, fell and was thought to have a broken hip! When I tried to reschedule, I was "too anemic" so, had to have IV Iron for 6 weeks and then, here came Hurricane Harvey! I was flooded into my house and could not get to the hospital! Sigh ... I did that 7 day liquid only thing twice before actually having the surgery this past Thursday!! I swear I by now I should be a mere wisp and yet, I'm NOT!

Hope you are doing well and made it through the hurricane and after!

Hello Everyone,
I'm a new member. I thought that I should introduce myself and join a support network. I'm scheduled to see a nurse practitioner for a first appointment at New York Presbyterian/Columbia, on 09/22/17. I've been a bigger girl most of my life, losing weight and gaining. This time I'm at my heaviest. I have high blood pressure and pre-diabetes due to my weight (runs in my family). I am so unhappy with myself and embarrassed that things have gotten so bad. I just want to be healthy and live a long life to be here for my son. My biggest fear is that I will die from health related issues, like my mom did when I was a kid. To make matters worse, I have absolutely no support system. My parents are deceased and the rest of my immediate family are strongly against me getting surgery. They've told me that having the surgery would be a stupid thing to do. They said that I'll never be the same and that I'm going to kill myself (no biting tongues). I'm not going to lie, I'm scared too. I will have no one to escort me to and from the hospital, or be waiting for me when I wake up from surgery. I will not have anyone to take care of my son while I'm in the hospital. The father previously told me that he will not do me any "favors" looking after our son for any reason outside of his visitation. A neutral aunt initially agreed to look after my son, but changed her mind after considering the troubles she might encounter (son has ADHD). It would be very sad if the only thing preventing me from having surgery is no childcare. As you can tell, I have a lot going on. All of this has made me feel scared, isolated ,and lonely. So, here I am in search of new friends.
Thank You,
HunyDarling

Quest Caramel Powder (comes in single serve envelopes if you just want to try one), 1 cup of cold coffee. Ice. 28 G Protein caramel frappucino. You're welcome. (I add Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup to mine.) (I was allowed regular coffee, but you can use decaf.)
I use a lot of coffee house type syrups (sugar free) to flavor vanilla. This morning, I had 8 ounces of Fairlife Skim milk, 1/2 cup frozen tropical fruits, 1 scoop vanilla Protein Powder and a couple squirts of coconut sugar free syrup. Blender. 31 grams of protein. Using 1/2 cup of frozen fruit should be OK with your plan, but check with your team.
There's a great frozen mix at my supermarket that is blueberries and pomegranate. I use 1/4 to 1/2 cup of that with vanilla powder and Water or milk, depending on mood.
I still drink a shake for Breakfast most mornings and I'm 13 months and 102 pounds out. It is easier for me when I'm busy and I can drink it in the car while dropping kid at school and commuting to office. My other two go-tos are
Chocolate powder, water, 1 tablesppon of PB2, caramel syrup, ice. Snickers shake
Vanilla powder, coconut milk, frozen mango and pineapple (about 1/2 cup) coconut syrup. Tropical delight
Take a look at pinterest - there are so many ideas there. It does get better.

Had the sleeve in April 2017 feeling great.. it was the best decision i made in my life!

Sure going to look for or order some of these! Hope they would help satisfy my need to crunch once I get to that point!

Sure going to look for or order some of these! Hope they would help satisfy my need to crunch once I get to that point!