Hello Sleevers! Those of you who have followed my posts before know that this has been an EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER! But I am so lucky and SO SO SO blessed! For those of you who don't know, here's the quick version:

I started this journey back in February. It's been insane. All the classes, workshops, appts with everyone in the world, felt like it was never going to end. Then in June it seemed like things were all falling into place. I had my endoscopy on June 8th. Shortly after that, I got the call that would change my life forever. While doing my endoscopy they found 3 polyps. One came back as a Neuroendocrine Tumor. A long way of saying, I have cancer. I have been through the emotions, horrified, sad, scared as my baby has just turned 1. But now, I am SO THANKFUL. So incredibly thankful. Because had I not chose to get the sleeve, then I would have never had an endoscopy and they would have never found my tumor. So I have been through all these testings, I had a few scans and they found that I have no other cancer . That this tumor can be maintained by going in every 6 months and having the area scraped. Its a slow growing tumor, so they aren't too worried. So with all this, I have been approved to get my surgery! SEPTEMBER 7TH! I can't believe it! I am SOOO happy its insane. Thanks for all the love and support from all of you who have been there for me on this journey!

Now the real question is, who has a Protein shake or powder that isn't horrible? Im so sick of Ensure, and Atkins Advantage. I am ready to move on from them and see what else is out there. I am finally getting used to this pre-op diet, and really liking that I've lost about 10 pounds in the past week Woop Woop! Thanks everyone!

Buy online at www.unjury.com It is a little more expensive but a much higher grade of protein. You can even use the unflavored as a sprinkle on other foods just to increase the healthy protein. Good luck.

I liked Muscle Milk light when I was on liquids, especially since it comes in a variety of flavors and is ready to drink.

My vsg is sept 20. I have been drinking the premier protein shakes from Costco ! They are delish!!!!! Think U can get them at sams as well!!! Congrats on ALL ur good news!!!!! Everything happens for a reason...... I'm sure u live by those words now right????

unjury is very good, high quality protein, a bit pricey, I also found some protein powders in k mart, not bad. Please check BariatricChoice.com The selection is amazing from shakes to soups and hot coco to fruit drinks and solid foods. average sugar is 1-2 gm and 9-15 protein or better

Thanks everyone.

And yes Nicole I am a very firm believer in everything happens for a reason. Now, more than ever!!!!

I LOVE the chocolate slim fast!