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MrsM    31

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I'm lactose intolerant and can't tolerate the Optifast shakes . Has anyone tried anything else or have had success with something else ? I was supposed to be doing this for 8 weeks but couldn't so dietician said to do a 1200 calorie diet plan which I've been doing . Weight loss is minimal though. Maybe 4 kilos in total .

My friend turned me on to Total Lean Lean Shakes sold at GNC. 25 gms of Protein, 170 cals, and lactose free. They are actually not bad!!! They are already made too...just refrigerate!

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MrsM    31

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Now what to make for dinner tonight!!! I would love it if we all shared that part of this conversation! I need ideas!

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Now what to make for dinner tonight!!! I would love it if we all shared that part of this conversation! I need ideas!

I put some chicken breasts in the crockpot with a jar of organic salsa. Let it cook down to where it shreds. My kids eat it with whole wheat tortillas and shredded cheese. I eat it just as the shredded meat with a teaspoon of Greek yogurt instead of sour cream!

Easy and yummy!

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MrsM    31

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I put some chicken breasts in the crockpot with a jar of organic salsa. Let it cook down to where it shreds. My kids eat it with whole wheat tortillas and shredded cheese. I eat it just as the shredded meat with a teaspoon of Greek yogurt instead of sour cream!

Easy and yummy!

ooh that sounds good!!! Too late in the day for me to start it though...maybe I can just throw a breast in the oven with salsa on it for awhile? Whatcha think?

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I also started my pre-op diet today with the same surgery date as you (November 12th). My diet is different though, I am only allowed Protein Shakes with a veggie or a fruit. Nothing else. Hopefully the two weeks will go by fast!

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I have been at this pre-op diet for almost 1 week. I am finding it not too hard --- have had some headaches. I am sticking in Protein, veggies and fruit. I purchased the GNC 100% whey Protein Shakes but am not looking forward to drinking the. Anyone tried them?? I also have started to get a bit nervous about the surgery (11/7). I know I can do this and it is for the better -- but my nerves have started to set in.

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I have been at this pre-op diet for almost 1 week. I am finding it not too hard --- have had some headaches. I am sticking in protein' date=' veggies and fruit. I purchased the GNC 100% whey Protein Shakes but am not looking forward to drinking the. Anyone tried them?? I also have started to get a bit nervous about the surgery (11/7). I know I can do this and it is for the better -- but my nerves have started to set in.[/quote']

I bought the same Protein. I personally like it I add half scoop of the chocolate Carmel and half scoop of vanilla and some of the hazelnut coffee Togo packets with 1/2 skim milk and half Water and it isn't too bad.. I'm on day two of Pre op diet and I have the worst headache ever!!! Any tips ?

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cmcl127    8

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For the headaches I have taken motrin but that will stop as of tomorrow as I can't take anything 1 week before surgery. Drink lots of fluid!!

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MrsM    31

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I also started my pre-op diet today with the same surgery date as you (November 12th). My diet is different though, I am only allowed Protein Shakes with a veggie or a fruit. Nothing else. Hopefully the two weeks will go by fast!

oh that would be hard cuz I look forward to my one meal! lol good luck!

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MrsM    31

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I bought the same Protein. I personally like it I add half scoop of the chocolate Carmel and half scoop of vanilla and some of the hazelnut coffee Togo packets with 1/2 skim milk and half Water and it isn't too bad.. I'm on day two of Pre op diet and I have the worst headache ever!!! Any tips ?

I wanted to get the powders but none came in 25 grams protein with 6 grams of carb (technically I am not supposed to go over 5 carbs on my shake). I love how you mixed them..never even thought of that! Surprisingly, I don't have any headaches. I've gotten down to one big cup of coffee (down from 3) and 1 caffeine free soda...my second week I plan on having neither. I do however need advil for alot of back pain. I am going to DREAD giving that up next week!

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I have been at this pre-op diet for almost 1 week. I am finding it not too hard --- have had some headaches. I am sticking in Protein, veggies and fruit. I purchased the GNC 100% whey Protein Shakes but am not looking forward to drinking the. Anyone tried them?? I also have started to get a bit nervous about the surgery (11/7). I know I can do this and it is for the better -- but my nerves have started to set in.

Def nervous! But once it's done we will all be miserable for a couple of weeks probably and then start feeling way better! That's what I'm thinking in my head anyways... I was afraid to buy the whey protein just cuz of the name! haha Let me know once you tried them!

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MrsM    31

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I bought the same Protein. I personally like it I add half scoop of the chocolate Carmel and half scoop of vanilla and some of the hazelnut coffee Togo packets with 1/2 skim milk and half Water and it isn't too bad.. I'm on day two of Pre op diet and I have the worst headache ever!!! Any tips ?

Oh and duh...just realized you bought the other protein..for some reason I thought you bought the kind I did. I may have to try them then if they taste decent.

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Well I will let you know how they taste -- I got my blender all set up for tomorrow morning. We shall see. I am having terrible hip pain and also not looking forward to giving up the motrin. I know I will be much happier in a few weeks. I was feeling fine until this weekend. I guess since I am getting closer to the 7th the nerves have started to set in and we had that horrible Hurricane Sandy arrive and have not been out of the house since Saturday. Back to work tomorrow so I won't have too much time to be thinking about the nerves.

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For the shakes they also recommended that I could add 1/2 frozen banana.< /p>

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Went to GNC tonight and picked up the following.....

Pure Protein: Frosty chocolate

Lean Body: Chocolate Ice Cream

IsoPure: Alpine Punch

Going to chill and try them tomorrow, I hope I love one of them!!

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