Just found out today that my surgery date is going to be February 4th! Totes psyched! Too bad it's such a long wait after my pre-op which was on the 6th of January.

Question... have any of you purchased a blender? I was looking into getting a ninja to help with the protein powder. I tried shaking some up in a bottle... needless to say the result was less than desirable. My mother insists I should get a Vitamix, but I just don't see myself dropping $600 on a blender. Any suggestions?

Edited January 31, 201412 yr by SweetGeorgiaT

Question... have any of you purchased a blender? I was looking into getting a ninja to help with the protein powder. I tried shaking some up in a bottle... needless to say the result was less than desirable. My mother insists I should get a Vitamix, but I just don't see myself dropping $600 on a blender. Any suggestions?

I have a ninja and I got the one that came with the big blender and 2 individual cups. When I make my shakes I use the cups. I love the ninja. What part of GA do you live at? I live outside of Columbus and Ft. Benning. My doctor is Albany, GA

I have a ninja and I got the one that came with the big blender and 2 individual cups. When I make my shakes I use the cups. I love the ninja. What part of GA do you live at? I live outside of Columbus and Ft. Benning. My doctor is Albany, GA

That's what I was looking at. I think that's the one I'm going to get. It seems to have the versatility I need. My blender died from Bacardi overdose. Bless my lil Myrtle's soul. She went out like a trooper! Yes! I'm in Macon. My doctor has an office in Albany. Who do you go to if you don't mind me asking?

That's what I was looking at. I think that's the one I'm going to get. It seems to have the versatility I need. My blender died from Bacardi overdose. Bless my lil Myrtle's soul. She went out like a trooper! Yes! I'm in Macon. My doctor has an office in Albany. Who do you go to if you don't mind me asking?

oh nice! Dr. Chris Smith is my doctor and I will have my surgery at Phoebe north. I have to drive 1 hr and 45 mins to get there. Oh and you can't go wrong with the ninja :-)

I have the Ninja. The bomb.com!!!

Who's getting excited?! I have my surgery scheduled for Tuesday and I can't wait!

Hi Secret Bander! Please check in when you are done! I know we'll all be waiting to hear how you feel! Good luck! I am getting excited... But a little nervous too!

Who's getting excited?! I have my surgery scheduled for Tuesday and I can't wait!

Woohoo!!! Please let us know how everything goes. Hope everything goes well!

I am schedule for Feb. 14 to reposition my band that slipped. I got banded Dec. 2007 and have done very well! Good luck!

I'm scheduled for Feb 6. Can't wait! Start my 3 week liquid diet Friday.

Yes! Get you a good one. You don't need to spend $600 but it would be worth it! Spend at least $200. You'll use it a lot for a long time.

I went shopping for my 10 day diet that starts Tuesday. Hmmm....good thing I can be extreme and nail this....cause I am gonna starve. Lol

I went shopping for my 10 day diet that starts Tuesday. Hmmm....good thing I can be extreme and nail this....cause I am gonna starve. Lol

You won't starve. Lol. Just eat your unlimited stuff allllllllllll day. That way you won't get hungry. :-)

Hey there...hope everyone is doing great. I started my pre-op diet yesterday and am counting the days until Feb 14th. I took my before photos yesterday and then sat down and cried...

Hey there...hope everyone is doing great. I started my pre-op diet yesterday and am counting the days until Feb 14th. I took my before photos yesterday and then sat down and cried...

Let those be your last set of sad tears. Look forward to the tears of joy you'll have when you reach your goal. Good luck to you on the 14th!

Let those be your last set of sad tears. Look forward to the tears of joy you'll have when you reach your goal. Good luck to you on the 14th!

Thanks starfish...I had my boyfriend take them and I think he realized for the first time how much weight I have gained since we have been together (5yrs). He didn't say anything of course, but he has very quickly became supportive and willing to help me with this lifestyle change, which is the first time ever he has engaged when talking about losing weight! That made me feel a lot better...as you said, only tears of joy going forward!