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My surgery date is Apr. 4th! Today I went to the Chike adn Unjury websites and ordered the sample packs of the Protein Shakes. I haven't tried any yet, but I saw the suggestions on here and ordered them! Thanks!

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Congratulations on your surgery date cwam ! 2 days after me..I tried the Bariatric Advantage shakes and so far they were good, also the GNC wheybolic was good as well. I would try some now so you know what you like before your surgery and don't have to deal with it after..Good luck to you..

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I tried the chocolate Muscle Milk this morning it not the worst thing I have ever tasted it was okay. Its going to get hard trying to drink them all the time. I guess I have to get use to it sooner than later.

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I am officially an April sleever! I will get my date tomorrow, but they said first week of April. I wound up calling insurance and went through Cigna's automated service and then called Dr. office and told THEM I was approved! It was only 8 days, so I have NO room to complain. I'm so excited but scared to death now!!!!!

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Last pre-admissions tests today! I just ordered opurity and Unjury for my pre-op.diet! April 2 here we go!

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Hi all...I am a April sleever April 18 is my date...that will be cool to keep up with everyone...love the idea

Hi Sherrinata, Khloe has created a private Facebook page for April sleevers.

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Hi everyone! Khloe has created a private Facebook page for us April sleevers.

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Do you have a link for it? Or what name is it under? Thanks for the info..

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I have a date! April 15 is the day. I feel like peeing my pants. My excitement turned to terror in one phone call!

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Do you have a link for it? Or what name is it under? Thanks for the info..

It's under Khloe's Facebook page . Send her a message on Facebook and she will add you. It's a private group so no one but members can see the postings....this is for those of us that are not telling anyone about the surgery and keeping it private.

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I have a date! April 15 is the day. I feel like peeing my pants. My excitement turned to terror in one phone call!

Same day as me. Good luck to you !

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Same day as me. Good luck to you !

Thanks! Good luck to you as well. I'm nervous as hell now!

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In the category of Protein Drinks, I just found out that Unjury has an unflavored variety and is supposed to be good when added into your favorite crystal light drink. Now that sounds promising!

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In the category of Protein drinks' date=' I just found out that unjury has an unflavored variety and is supposed to be good when added into your favorite crystal light drink. Now that sounds promising![/quote']

What a great idea !!

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In the category of Protein drinks, I just found out that unjury has an unflavored variety and is supposed to be good when added into your favorite crystal light drink. Now that sounds promising!

That sounds good, I'll have to try it. Right now I'm diggin' my vanilla nectar with a spoonful of cocoa powder, and a spoonful of instant coffee...it's like a homemade mocha! Hot or cold, it's been awesome.

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