Today was my pre-op class and I felt like I was so much more ahead of the game than some of the other people attending. The only thing I can say is thank you to this forum and everyone who posts. Some people in the class had no idea they would need protein shakes after surgery. Thanks to you all I have ordered my Unjury and Premier shakes. I also have a pretty good idea of what to expect after surgery. I'm just blessed to have found this site.

I feel the same way. It is almost disappointing to be in the room w/ others & you know soooooo much & they don't understand the concept of bariactric vitamins.

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Today was my pre-op class and I felt like I was so much more ahead of the game than some of the other people attending. The only thing I can say is thank you to this forum and everyone who posts. Some people in the class had no idea they would need protein shakes after surgery. Thanks to you all I have ordered my Unjury and Premier shakes. I also have a pretty good idea of what to expect after surgery. I'm just blessed to have found this site.

I agree.... I am also grateful for all the people tht contribute to this site and keep us all informed. I found this site 1 month post op and it has been a life saver! Best wishes on your surgery!

Agreed! At 3mths away from my third year anniversary, I am still learning! This site is a great source of encouragement, information and support.

I found it a few weeks post op, wish I had the knowledge pre op though.

I definitely feel very knowledgeable about the surgery and its aftermath after hanging out around here for nearly a year, and it was very much a part of me making the final decision to move forward with it. I love the fact that it ISN'T all sweetness and light here - we do get to hear the ugly side of things. But we can also hear the really good stuff, and we know the amount of work we're in for.

Kudos to everyone on the site who is willing to share details, vent, cheer, and cry together. I hope you realize what a difference you're making by doing so!