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YAY Loser! You rock!

I used the Isopure Grape Frost to make Jello. 2 cups cold Water, 2 cups Isopure It tastes just fine in Cherry jello. Today I'm experimenting with Isopure and Knox unflavored Gelatin. I'll let you know how it turns out.

You're so right. This is a journey. The fun part is that we all have a different journey, but from what I've seen, the outcome is much the same. Slim, healthy body! Have fun, you deserve it!

Loser ~ go easy on that new baby tummy you've got! Would you be feeding a newborn chips and salsa? You are a very silly guy. I went to the store and found interesting soups that I will blend up post-op. I'll get to have full liquids (soup), 5 days post-op. I suggest you head to the soup aisle and find everything interesting that you can. I've read that people love bean with bacon, clam chowder, split pea etc. Let us know what you find. We're all in the same bland boat!

ThinOneDay, what a sane way of handling your situation with the scale. Bravo on being so creative!

I'm very excited that I'll be able to officially join this group in two weeks! I'm trying very hard to shed pounds before surgery so I think I'll keep myself accountable with all of you. 2/1/2010 - 231 2/8/2010 - 227

Pennie, I'm curious to see the responses to this as well. Good question!

Every doctor is so different. For me it will be clear for four days, moving to full liquids on day five. I'm still going to go very very slowly as I learn what works for me.

Stacy, I love the Peach tea from Celestial Seasonings. It never occured to me to put flavored Protein into tea. I was just thinking unflavored. Terrific idea!

Tiffy, I did a trial run with the Isopure and put it into Jello to see if I could tolerate it. Not too bad. If I eat it slowly all day, I'll have 40 protein. I used 1 bottle of Isopure, two cups of hot water (cooled to 130) and it worked just fine.

Great attitude Lucy!

Is bottled Isopure clear liquid? I can see through it in the bottle. I was hoping to make jello with it.

YouKnowIt, I use the Unjury unflavored in Hot Tea. I mix the powder in some water, then cool my tea to 130 degrees so the protein won't clump and stir the powder mix into the tea. It's a little strange, but a great way to get in the protein. I plan to do that post-op next week.

Diane, you doing ok this morning?

AllForOne, You're so on my list of sending good vibes. You're going to do great. I know I'll be asking the same questions as you next week when my number comes up. Check in as soon as you're able because we'll all be here waiting for you!

Francina, I'm thinking about you this morning and sending great vibes for a successful surgery and a fabulous recovery. I can't wait to hear how you're doing!

Congratulations Lucy! This is the best post to read first thing this morning. You rock!!

You're going to be just fine! Hang in there and visualize yourself in the outfit you've always dreamed of wearing. :biggrin2:

Lan, I used to like Braggs as well but these days it's just too salty for me. I've always been a "natural and organic" kinda gal as well. Keep posting the healthy products that you find.

I found the unjury chicken Soup was too salty for me. I'm planning to use Trader Joe's Low sodium organic chicken broth and put the Unjury unflavored Protein powder in it for something warm post-op. I'm afraid of having too much sodium and not being able to hydrate enough. I love the Jay Robb chocolate. This morning I made it with 6 oz of Trader Joe's Unsweetened Soy milk. Only 3 carbs for 8 oz. I hope I still like it post op! My favorite product right now is BodyTech Dutch Chocolate pudding. One packet mixed with 5-6 oz of Water. It's a little sweet for me. The other night I made it with some soymilk and it cut the sweetness a lot. I'm planning to use that during my pudding/yogurt stage. I think it's 25 protein for the 5-6 oz. I'm really wondering what my taste buds will be saying post-op.

Diane, We're all thinking of you and cheering for your successful surgery. Please let us know how you're doing as we all care! Pennie, what day are you up? Are you Wednesday? I'm very excited for you both!!

Five months for what? Inquiring minds want to know!

pumpkin, I don't have a special pre-op diet. We were given a 1200 calorie a day diet with no Protein supplements. Once we reach pre-op goal weight, we just have to stay there by surgery morning. I'm supposed to do Milk of Magnesia the day before and eat lightly that day. No food after 6pm and no fluids after midnight. If a meal several days before surgery would make it dangerous, I know I wouldn't have a 1200 calorie plan the days before surgery. Just another take on it all....

Tiffy, this is a fabulous list of posts. Is there a way that we can make the list a sticky? I'd like to be able to come back and read it over and over if/when I get to a stall. It's all so motivational!

Hello, I'm not having the surgery until next week so I can't speak from experience, but if you search this site, you will find that most everyone that hit a stall felt that they were the only one this wouldn't work for. There are tons of posts exactly like yours that say the same thing. Most people go though the stall and everyone comes through the other side of it and continues losing. I'm sorry this is difficult for you. I'm sure that experienced people will answer you. Hang in there and visualize being at your goal. You don't want to visualize this negative response to your surgery.