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I start my 9 day shake diet on April 20th. I'm so nervous that its going to be to hard to handle. How has everyone else done? Any tips?

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You just have to buckle down and push through it. The first 2 days are the hardest. Good luck with it.

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what are your suggestions on any good shakes?

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Syntrax Nectar and Unjury powders are usually the popular ones here on VST. If you are like me and really get into cookie dough, oreos and chocolate, the nectar Sweet product line will be your treat for every one of those 9 days. It can be mixed with milk or Water. If you are more of a fruity person, there are also a ton of Nectar fruit flavors to choose from starting with banana and ending with naval peach. There is a lot of variety so try their sample pack out. I like that they mix really well in those blender cups and the consistency is fairly decent. Good luck!

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Core Power strawberry Creme is really good. I just finished my first day today! It was hard... hoping tomorrow is a little easier..... I have 13 days to go.... Mind over matter is my motto!!! Good luck!!!!

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I have just finished my 2nd of 21 days of preop diet. My sleeve date is 05.01.13. This has been a rough couple of days. From what I am reading people are saying 1-5 days are the worst, depending on the person. I can't believe I have to endure this for 3 wks, but I know I can do it. I just pray every day I'm making the right decision. I feel in my heart I am.

I wish you well, please let us know how you are doing.

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The Syntrax ones are my favorite. Got them from BJ's Bariatrics (online) because you can do a "make your own" sample packs and choose what flavors you want.

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I am on day 3, my program supplies New Direction Meal Replacement which I found very good, I mix with h2o, they have Choco straw vanilla pudding and Soups, I haven't felt hungry at all! My suggestion is keep drinking thru the day in between! I haven't had any stomach rumbling, I realize how much head hunger used to have ! I too have 3wks!

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Where do you get the syntrack nectar? I have an appointment April 14 th to buy my shakes from the nutritionist I guess. Can you add anything to them like Peanut Butter?

There are lots of online places to buy nectar from including Amazon, mybariatricpantry.com as well as a few others. My WLS Center also sells it in their store. I have seen Syntrax for sale in Vitamin Shoppe, but not in GNC.

As for Peanut Butter, there is a wonderful product named PB2. It is dehydrated and has 1/3 the calories and fat as regular peanut butter. I have seen it for sale in lots of places.

One suggestion is to mix Nectar chocolate truffle with butterscotch dry pudding and PB2. Add low fat silk or nonfat milk. It is yummy and is like a reeces pieces flavor or snickers.

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