New to fifties group

[LainieG 132]

I will look into getting some samples. Grammy, I have used the Premier Protein and like it better than a couple of others I have tried. How do you like the chocolate Unjury ?

[Kathy812 794]

@@LainieG I ordered Syntrax Nectar sample packs $19.99. Haven't tried it yet. But I've seen it recommended on several threads.

[#9grammy 274]

I have not tried any of the Unjury products yet, just hoping I like it.

[#9grammy 274]

How did I end up with hmm we all have someone else's pic in our stats. Wonder how it got there???

[#9grammy 274]

Now it's gone how strange

[traveler60 42]

My surgery is October 30th, so another one for October. Queen, I agree please stay, when I get nervous I reread your blog. I am having my procedure in Mexico and I am nervous about being on liquids only for a 14 hr trip. I usually eat bags of chips and candy when I fly. Flying is so miserable anyway.

[LainieG 132]

Hi Traveler ! Welcome, glad to have another October sleever. And how brave, the day before Halloween, but that is a great time to do it ! Stick with us, lots of support here !!

[LainieG 132]

Was Kathy scheduled yet, if so does anyone remember her date ?

[Vsglady 142]

Does anyone know anything about shots to prevent clots after Surgery? Many people have mentioned them so I was wondering if this was standard after care for us?

Also wanted to share a tip that's been helping me out a little... If the smell of the Protein Shake is a bit off putting....try using a shaker bottle and flip the lid open away from you and let it air out a bit. I also heard that the nectar kind wasn't as pungent,although I haven't tried it yet. Hope this helps I was having a problem with the smell. I tried the Unjury strawberry sorbet mixed with lemonade and the taste was fine. Hope this helps.

[FedUpwithBeingFat 28]

Hi.....Just had surgery on September 18th and wanted to reply about shots given to prevent blood clots. I was hyper-aware of this issue since I've had surgery in the past for Deep Vein Thrombosis. I spent 2 nights in the hospital and was given a total of 6 shots in my lower abdomen for blood clot prevention. None given for when I left the hospital. I think this is why the Doc's STRESS the importance of walking. In the hospital as well as when you go home. I admit, I was very weak once I got home. I could only "stroll" to my mailbox, around the pool deck, or from one end of my house to the other. I never did all of these "strolls" at the same time. Maybe 8-10 minutes......at the most. I hope this gives you a little insight?

[Vsglady 142]

Yes, thank you for sharing your experience. Hope your recovery is going well! What stage are you at food wise?

[Kathy812 794]

Lainie my surgery is scheduled for Oct 17th. Strange that someone brought up the shots. I just watched my pre-op video a few days ago & to my surprise they instructed me on how to GIVE MYSELF the shots. 3 per day for two weeks! freeked me out a bit & as fedup mentioned, it is to prevent blood clots.

Fedup how are you doing?

[NavyMom2006 119]

Regarding the shots - I was sleeved on 9/23. I was given one shot of Heprin pre-surgery, and one post-surgery. In the abdomen, for clotting. No more has been mentioned about it. I'd ask your doctor, one less thing to worry about.

[LainieG 132]

I have a blood clot in my right thigh. I have to take Warfarin to thin the blood (coumadin). The shots may be Lovenox which I also had to take for awhile, those you inject yourself. My blood clot they think came from a 12 hour ride to Texas. At one point I had a second which was when I was in the hospital for a month. I cannot take anything but warfarin because I have atrial fibrillation, or can do the Lovenox also, but expensive. Bad part about the warfarin I have get blood drawn 3 - 4 times a month to check the thickness. And yes, walking is stressed as soon as possible.

[LainieG 132]

Dates for surgery ? Just wanted to keep track and be sure and wish each of you well. October is filling up !!