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I've had them numerous times and really enjoyed them! I didn't find the foul smell everyone talks about??!!! I opened the package, rinsed them and cooked them up, added some spaghetti sauce with a few meatballs and VOILA! They weren't fantastic but they weren't bad either. Try them out (they're only about $2) and judge for yourself

I was thinking about getting extensions but was fearful that they would rip out more hair??!! Is that the case? thanks! monica

What a fun application! Thank you for sharing! It won't let me lose as much as I want though! LOL

Mrs.Madd- Congratulations on your surgery! How very exciting! For the hospital you'll need: 1. Chapstick 2. Loose clothing (leave in the clothes you came in with) 3. hair tie 4. Toothbrush 5. A pillow to go home with Trust me, don't overpack. If you really need it, they'll have it for you. At home: 1. Protein drinks/shakes 2. sugar free Jello 3. Chicken/Beef bouillon 4. Crystal Light 5. pureed Soups (get really small ones) you'll only be eating 1-2 oz!!!!! I can't think of anything else that I needed immediately. Get ready for a thrilling ride of your life!!! You'll be great!!! love.love.love. monica:P

Mmmmmmmmm this sounds amazing! Great to set when you have a long day at work, you come home and dinner is done!! Yummm!

At 4 weeks out I was doing Zumba 1hour 3x's a week. It helped me out a lot!! Good luck! Lovingly, monica

Chew, chew, chew!!!:biggrin2:

Julie-- I can empathize with your frustration but it will happen. Just do what you have to do: keep up your Protein, drink your H2O and exercise!!! You have no way to go but DOWN! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

CONGRATULATIONS! :thumbup: How exciting! Go treat yourself to something nice (jewelry, clothing, etc) You deserve it! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Christie-- I love your blog! Thank you for taking the time to have it as a resource for all of us. You look fantastic (as does your husband)!!! Keep up the great work! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Save your $$ for some cute clothes when you're skinny!!!!! :cool0: The gowns will fit, they'll be clean & it's only for a day or two. Good luck on you October 1st!!! It will be great, oh yeah it's also my birthday! :thumbup: Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Lori-- I just called Syntrax and placed my order. They send you 13 samples for 9.99!!! It's a one time offer and a fantastic one at that! Imagine trying a different shake for almost 2 weeks!!! I'm excited. The number is 1-866-333-7403. Good luck and keep up saying goodbye to those lbs., you're doing great! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I loved: Syntrax nectar Fuzzy Navel & Roadside Lemonade and the strawberry Mousse (tastes like Nestle Quik!!) For 1.99 each I bought 17 samples and everyday I looked forward to having a new shake! Yum (although some were yucky but I had only lost 1.99). Good luck! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Lori-- I understand that it's difficult to find a Protein shake that you like; however, you mention you NEVER did this or that before surgery BUT you knew that by choosing this surgery you'd be having to change a lot of habits. Your blood count may have been great before surgery but remember your anatomy is completely different now. It is crucial that you get the protein in that you need! Your NUT is right about the Protein Bars. They are also very high in calories in comparison to the shakes. I don't mean to sound harsh but it really is important that we get our protein in without all the empty calories. Trust me my NUT scolded me for not taking in enough H2O and it was that slap on the hand that has made me refocus. May I suggest... Vitalady.com you can get plenty of samples before committing to a large tub of a Protein powder. Good luck and let's keep moving forward...WE can do this! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

ABSOLUTELY!!!! I'm 6 weeks out and yesterday I tried on a pair of shoes that once fit tight and they were flipping off me! I had to put them in the bag destined for Goodwill:sad0:. I also took a picture of my feet before surgery...I'm nuts:lol0:! Get ready to buy new shoes! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Thank you, that sounds yummy!!! I've had just the mushroom with cheese but this idea adds more protein! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Hi Lady E! Congratulations on your date! How exciting! I'm 6 weeks out and hope I can help you out! 1)I would go to Vitalady.com and order a bunch of samples. They're 1.99 each but you get to have a variety once you're out. And as others have stated, your taste buds change after surgery. 2)It is difficult to sip but I was so scared to drink too much so sipping felt "safe." 3) You do get VERY thirsty and nothing seems to quench it because you're only sipping. I ate a lot of ice chips, popsicles and icy Water (it didn't bother my tummy). 4) Getting the Protein I needed at the beginning was very difficult. I would tell you not to worry about it for the 1st couple of weeks, worry about staying hydrated. At about 3 weeks you'll be able to eat more and drink your shakes that have about 35g of protein. You'll be fine! I hope this was helpful. Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Thank you so much for posting this! I was looking for a recommended Vitamin chart...found it! Thanks again! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Go check out Vitalady.com You can order samples and have a different shake everyday! It's saved me! Good luck! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I spoke with my surgeon a couple weeks ago and she said the Medical Alert Bracelet wasn't necessary for VSGers. Yay, more room for other bracelets on my wrist! LOL:thumbup: Disp4so: I had my surgery at Kaiser Fremont :confused1:

I think you'll be able to drive IF, and only IF you haven't taken your pain medication (or if you have, have it be 6 hours prior). Please be careful. Your safety and well-being is priceless and spending even if it's $100 on a cab ride it will buy you and someone else their lives!!! Wish I lived in your town to give you a ride!:confused1: Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I'm going on 5 weeks out on Tuesday and my surgeon said I was free to eat anything (healthy, Protein first, yada, yada) as long as I made sure to chew, chew, chew and of course control my portions (listen to my tummy when it's full). I've eaten chicken thighs, pork, hamburger, and fish and have done just fine. The most carbs I've had are a tiny corn tortilla, a few wheat thins, and a piece of flatbread. Anyhow, I hope that helps. She told me to listen to my body and how it reacted! Good Luck! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Uhhhh what have you done to lose so much!??? My op was June 22 and I've lost 27lbs but was wondering what you've been doing to have such success!? I'm at week 4 and stalled, stalled, stalled. Congratulations on your progress! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Congratulations! Keep up the great work! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Ughhhh I know how you're feeling! I mixed my Protein powders with Silk Light Soy Milk and wow what a difference! I really, really, really recommend that you go to Vitalady.com - Protein supplements, Vitamins & Minerals, and Safe Snacks! and try samples of the different protein powders. They offer protein powders that you can blend with Water and they are refreshing beverages not just creamy (I was sick of creamy protein shakes). Well, good luck! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue: