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October 2014

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TxCop300    15

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Dana, I'm EXCITED! I'm on day 2 of liquid pre-op and lost 7lbs so far. I am starting to feel the effects already of no sugar, caffeine, carbs...but like you said...ONLY 12 MORE DAYS!

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Dana825    82

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Dana, I'm EXCITED! I'm on day 2 of liquid pre-op and lost 7lbs so far. I am starting to feel the effects already of no sugar, caffeine, carbs...but like you said...ONLY 12 MORE DAYS!

That's awesome, wondering how many pounds I will lose. I'm not going to weigh myself until next Tuesday. I can lose 30 lbs. and still proceed with surgery, that would be so excellent :). I'm very happy our time is approaching.

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pink1028    6

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I have a friend that is having the surgery too and she ordered different Protein drinks, she bought the drinks not the shakes but they taste good. It is what I plan on getting for my clear liquids(just no red). The have 40 grams of Protein too.

I've noticed a lot of people saying they have purchased Isopure. Is that because your surgeon suggested it? Or because of another reason? Just curious. :)

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amp2014    8

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Oct 7th here also. Caffeine withdrawls whew ..... But I refuse to cheat ! I am on low carb high Protein diet.... I didn't get in all the food I was supposed today (busy day on road) do y'all think that's ok ? Adjusting to eating 6 x's a day is not the easiest!

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Dana825    82

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Oct 7th here also. Caffeine withdrawls whew ..... But I refuse to cheat ! I am on low carb high Protein diet.... I didn't get in all the food I was supposed today (busy day on road) do y'all think that's ok ? Adjusting to eating 6 x's a day is not the easiest!

Yes the caffeine, it was difficult. I had to slowly decrease my intake because I was getting headaches but didn't realize my headaches were a result of it until I met with my NUT. I didn't realize I was drinking so much coffee while at work. I'm with you, we've come to far now to mess up. Six meals through out the day will be a huge challenge for me when I return to work. We can do it though!! Stay in touch and I'll do the same. We're almost there :)!!

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amp2014    8

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Thank you Dana825 ! Yes stay in touch ! I'm going to need the extra boost from time to time ! I am blessed to have a very supporting husband and family but sometimes you just need that extra support from someone who is going through it ! Good luck to you and all the other Octobers :)

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friejenn    42

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Hi everyone! And congrats to all!!

I finally got my surgery date today which is October 13! I am so excited! Of course I'm also nervous, but I'm sure that's pretty normal :)

yay!! My surgery date is October 13 too! Good luck to everyone

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friejenn    42

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I've noticed a lot of people saying they have purchased Isopure. Is that because your surgeon suggested it? Or because of another reason? Just curious. :)

i watched some u tube videos of others with gastric sleeve. The clear is low calorie no carbs & 40 GM of Protein. The powders are 50gm protein, no carb or low carb for 200 calories and they taste pretty good

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SBovee    20

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i watched some u tube videos of others with gastric sleeve. The clear is low calorie no carbs & 40 GM of Protein. The powders are 50gm protein, no carb or low carb for 200 calories and they taste pretty good

Thanks so much! :)

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Jen - a work in progress    178

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I've noticed a lot of people saying they have purchased Isopure. Is that because your surgeon suggested it? Or because of another reason? Just curious. :)

My surgeon recommended bipro Protein because it's an isolate protein and doesn't have a bunch of added fillers like most protein powders do. I've also heard a lot of good reviews on Unjury protein powders.

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Jen - a work in progress    178

Jen - a work in progress
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I just noticed that when you type Un Jury without the space it converts it into a link... Like it did my previous post. I only wrote "good reviews on un jury Protein powders" Interesting lol

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