I am new to VST and have found it very helpful in doing my research on the sleeve. My doctor is Dr. Yu in Houston and my surgery date is set for April 16. I am 54 and have become obese gradually over the last 10 - 15 years. I do not have any comorbidities but have decided to have the surgery to ensure my future health. My family has lots of heart disease and I know I need to change my eating and exercise habits before I develop serious health problems. My baby sister (40 yrs old) had the surgery in Dallas in January and is doing really well. She has had a pretty easy time of it - I hope it runs in the family!!

I am dreading the Pre-op diet - Protein shakes are yucky to me - but I am determined to push my way through to get to the goal.

Excited and nervous at the same time.

Congratulations on your surgery date!

I am new to VST and have found it very helpful in doing my research on the sleeve. My doctor is Dr. Yu in Houston and my surgery date is set for April 16. I am 54 and have become obese gradually over the last 10 - 15 years. I do not have any comorbidities but have decided to have the surgery to ensure my future health. My family has lots of heart disease and I know I need to change my eating and exercise habits before I develop serious health problems. My baby sister (40 yrs old) had the surgery in Dallas in January and is doing really well. She has had a pretty easy time of it - I hope it runs in the family!!

I am dreading the Pre-op diet - Protein shakes are yucky to me - but I am determined to push my way through to get to the goal.

Excited and nervous at the same time.

This site has truly been wonderful on this journey. I too have Dr. Yu in Houston as my surgeon and my date is 05/20. Which hospital will you be using. I know he goes to a few different ones. I will be at Park Plaza. So I will really want to hear about your experience. I just got my sampler pack fron unjury protien powders. I'm going to try and do the pre-op diest for a few days to start testing different tastes. I've tried to Premier Protein Shakes and they are tolerable.

This site has truly been wonderful on this journey. I too have Dr. Yu in Houston as my surgeon and my date is 05/20. Which hospital will you be using. I know he goes to a few different ones. I will be at Park Plaza. So I will really want to hear about your experience. I just got my sampler pack fron unjury protien powders. I'm going to try and do the pre-op diest for a few days to start testing different tastes. I've tried to Premier Protein shakes and they are tolerable.

Misslady, my surgery will take place at Victory Hospital. I ordered the sampler pack from Unjury also. I had the chocolate tonight and it was quite good, so I am feeling better. I also tried the Unjury unflavored in orange juice and it was good -couldn't taste the protein at all.

I've tried the Premier as well. Tolerable but Unjury is a lot better tasting -in my opinion.

I'll post updates and I hope we can stay in touch. Good luck to you as well.

Misslady' date=' my surgery will take place at Victory Hospital. I ordered the sampler pack from unjury also. I had the chocolate tonight and it was quite good, so I am feeling better. I also tried the Unjury unflavored in orange juice and it was good -couldn't taste the Protein at all.

I've tried the Premier as well. Tolerable but Unjury is a lot better tasting -in my opinion.

I'll post updates and I hope we can stay in touch. Good luck to you as well.[/quote']

Yes we should be sleeve buddies. Did you mix the chocolate with skim milk?

Yes - I mix it with skim milk. I also like the strawberry sorbet mixed with Crystal Lite pink lemonade.