I think we are live now.

Lindalue - If you try the shakes, you may be pleasantly surprised. I was on them for about a week before my surgery and I never felt hungry. Did 2 shakes a day and one small Protein plus salad and lost about five pounds in that week. Of course after the surgery, they really, really fill you up!! Keep trying - you'll get there!

Ellen

What kind of shakes are you using

LindaLue -- I use Unjury. They are whey based. I mix with light, unsweetened soy milk or skim milk. To the chocolate flavor, I sometimes add PB2 (low-fat powdered peanut butter). The vanilla and the strawberry is good too. I tried Muscle Milk Light and EAS, both premixed, and they tasted like chemicals. These are very "clean" tasting, even when mixed in just plain Water.

Ellen

LindaLue -- I use Unjury. They are Whey based. I mix with light, unsweetened soy milk or skim milk. To the chocolate flavor, I sometimes add PB2 (low-fat powdered peanut butter). The vanilla and the strawberry is good too. I tried Muscle Milk Light and EAS, both premixed, and they tasted like chemicals. These are very "clean" tasting, even when mixed in just plain Water.

Ellen

Thank you very much for the information I went and bought a few different kinds in small amounts to try will starting them tomorrow it means so much having you all here its like having another family my husband is not supportive at all he never had a weight problem and thinks all you need to do is cut back on your eating

Sometimes I'm glad I'm single! My dogs never question my motives or decisions! However, my parents said the same thing in the beginning, but now are super supportive. I think because they saw me getting happier and happier as the surgery date approached and because I explained that not doing it was a sure form of slow suicide. I am still losing very slowly, but according to my clothing, I am loosing a lot - so maybe things are shifting, or there's a lot of Fluid in me - at any rate, I'm happier than I have been in years! You'll be happy too -- I'm sure of it!

Ellen

Sometimes I'm glad I'm single! My dogs never question my motives or decisions! However, my parents said the same thing in the beginning, but now are super supportive. I think because they saw me getting happier and happier as the surgery date approached and because I explained that not doing it was a sure form of slow suicide. I am still losing very slowly, but according to my clothing, I am loosing a lot - so maybe things are shifting, or there's a lot of Fluid in me - at any rate, I'm happier than I have been in years! You'll be happy too -- I'm sure of it!

Ellen

Thank you its so nice having the support here I know the closer it gets to October the scary it will get and the time is flying by.

I found you guys! I get lost on this site sometimes, and it depends on whether I'm on my phone, ipad or computer.

I just posted today that my NSV was doing my own pedicure. Not great, but done. I have a lot of arthritis in my left knee, so that foot is hard to do.

Lindalue, when is your surgery scheduled?

I should find out this week when I am having surgery if all goes well it should be in October have 4 different appointments this week final one with phycoligist. Nurse. Nutritionists. Excercise person. Doctor so I hope all goes well