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My surgery is scheduled for April 2nd! Finally got approved by my insurance after a year of trying. I can't wait but also am alittle nervous to. So far I've tried the GNC whey banana cream Protein Shake and the Bariatric Advantage orange cream sickle and both were delicious. Trying to figure out what I like before surgery so I can stock up now. Luckily my Dr doesn't require a Pre-op diet. Good luck to all of us, I can't wait to share our experiences together.

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I went to Unjury.com and got a pack of each for $2 a piece. Then Chike had a sample pack that I got. They should be in this next week.

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Glad to see we've got a great group of April sleevers!! It will be nice to have the support. Question about the Protein shake samples - how are you getting them? I've done no research the shakes at all yet. I imagine that my next doc visit will get into it but would love to be ahead of the game and already trying them out.

Hi there! I got a great nectar variety pack here: http://www.bjsbariatrics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=bjb&Product_Code=synSamplePack&Category_Code=syn

This place is good because they let you pick all the flavors - which most sites don't let you do. If you do end up liking nectar, I found that Amazon sells the tubs for waay cheaper than anywhere else.

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Hi there! I got a great nectar variety pack here: http://www.bjsbariatrics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=bjb&Product_Code=synSamplePack&Category_Code=syn

This place is good because they let you pick all the flavors - which most sites don't let you do. If you do end up liking Nectar' date=' I found that Amazon sells the tubs for waay cheaper than anywhere else.[/quote']

Thanks for the info and the links - checking those out next!

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I went to unjury.com and got a pack of each for 2 a piece. Then Chike had a sample pack that I got. They should be in this next week.

Unjury seems to be a popular brand. Thanks for the heads up on ordering the samples. I think I'll go and order them too. Nice to know that you are having surgery on the same day as me. Doesn't seem quite so scary when you know someone is going thru it at the exact same time too :-)

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This is my first post here! :)

My Surgery is April 1 at 8:45am with Dr. Hoehn at Kc Bariatrics in Lenexa. :)

I am so excited and I am READY!!!

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April sleever right here. Waiting for the official date but pretty sure it late Apr. Can't wait! I've done a medical weight loss program before and I know that the Protein Shakes are very doable. I did it for 18 weeks. 2 weeks will be a cakewalk. Just so geeked to finally have a long term goal and plan to a healthy weight and life.

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Unjury sells a sampler, with 2 packets of each flavor, along with a thermometer to check the temp of the Water when mixing it with heated water, as well as a container for mixing/carrying. I've tried the chicken Soup flavor (pretty good, although not as good as mom's chicken soup, of course :) ) and the chocolate splendor (mixed with 8 oz of light soy milk - tasted just like chocolate milk). I've never heard of the other ones you guys have mentioned, but I'll have to try and get some samples of those, too. The bigger the variety, the better.

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I got my date and kinda was upset it was so far away. But I'm realizing I needed the time to get last minute stuff done. I told my hubby I was ready to have surgery yesterday! Now I'm glad I have a month to prepare. What all is left for everyone? I need bloodwork and an EKG. Doing both on 3/14. Pre op class 3/27. I'm a little jealous of all the MX sleevers... I want a vacation/ sleeve too! I'm going to the exotic San Antonio TX. ;)

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Woot! April 8th here too! Tijuania bound! Can't wait to see you Sailorbrees and anyone else at Marriott/Mi hospital!

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I still have to get all my pre-op tests done as well..Bloodwork, EKG, chest Xray and my doctor requires an upper GI series as well..

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I still have to do the cardiology and pulmonary work up next week then last appt w/nutritionist on 15th and blood work and final doctor letter on the 19th ! Then, hopefully, the insurance will approve and surgery will be the 15th of April. Getting less nervous and more excited every day !!

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