I am a 34 year old wife and mother of two amazing little boys. I'm also a full time student. I've been battling my weight for the majority of my adult life and about seven years ago I attempted to have surgery approved through my insurance company however they repeatedly asked for another 6 months of physician supervised diet/exercise program completion and by the time I had completed it yet again, my family moved.

Well, fast forward a few moves and the birth of another child and a handful more programs and I decided last year to attempt preauthorization yet again... Well, after a 90 day multidisciplinary program and a lot of waiting, last Friday I was approved! Now I'm just waiting for my final pre-op appointment to be scheduled so we can move forward with the surgery!

I'm excited, nervous and anxious to move on to this next chapter of my life without food and my weight having control my life.

Congratulations! I had my surgery on April 12 and l feel like it's my new lease on life.

Congrats that's so exciting! Goodluck with everything! I should be having mine in august

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That's awesome!!!

Congrats! I was so happy when I finally got to the pre-op appt. I had my surgery on April 6-12 and am feeling great! I'm so happy to be done with clear liquid phase.....lol. Good luck!

I need some SERIOUS help! I am doing the 2 week pre op diet and should be having 60 gms of Protein per day. I am drinking the ready to drink shakes called EAS Advantedge. I have tried the protein powders and they are majorly gritty. I am struggleing getting down all these shakes. Can anyboy PLEASE tell me of any high Protein Shakes that are ready to drink ?

Also, I keep hearing about my hair thinning, and it's not thick as it is. Any suggestions on what to take for this??

Not shore about the drink but i am shore of the hair thing. Biotin and folic acid just like when your pregnent the baby takes from hair and nails. Biotin and folic acid help your body keep your hair healthy.

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Thanks for the info ! My hair is already thin and I sure don't want to lose any more.

Your welcome I know it helps me. I hope it works for you.

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If you like chicken soup there is a great chix soup protein powder you can buy online called unjury. I love it. You mix it with 8 ounces of water and it's 20 grams of protein. Quick & easy & very tasty! They also sell a powder with no flavor that you can mix with anything that is 20 grams too. My doctor suggested it because l was having trouble getting in all my protein.

I need some SERIOUS help! I am doing the 2 week pre op diet and should be having 60 gms of Protein per day. I am drinking the ready to drink shakes called EAS Advantedge. I have tried the protein powders and they are majorly gritty. I am struggleing getting down all these shakes. Can anyboy PLEASE tell me of any high Protein Shakes that are ready to drink ?

Also' date=' I keep hearing about my hair thinning, and it's not thick as it is. Any suggestions on what to take for this??[/quote']

On my pre op diet they didn't say how much protein I needed. I was allowed the shakes, broth, sf Jello and sf drinks. No soda. The hair does fall out sometimesJust remember everybody is different. You should take Biotin for that.

I need some SERIOUS help! I am doing the 2 week pre op diet and should be having 60 gms of Protein per day. I am drinking the ready to drink shakes called EAS Advantedge. I have tried the protein powders and they are majorly gritty. I am struggleing getting down all these shakes. Can anyboy PLEASE tell me of any high protein shakes that are ready to drink ?

Also' date=' I keep hearing about my hair thinning, and it's not thick as it is. Any suggestions on what to take for this??[/quote']

I like the Muscle Milk shakes. The strawberry cream & the vanilla light are pretty good.

If you like chicken Soup there is a great chix soup Protein powder you can buy online called unjury. I love it. You mix it with 8 ounces of Water and it's 20 grams of protein. Quick & easy & very tasty! They also sell a powder with no flavor that you can mix with anything that is 20 grams too. My doctor suggested it because l was having trouble getting in all my protein.

I heard that is great too!