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Anyone getting VGS Feb 29th?

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JenLyn81    7

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It isn't the most appealing of packaging. My Dr. office gave me a sample of the chicken Soup and I loved it. I went to their website and bought ($22, maybe) a sample kit which included 2 of all their flavors PLUS a food thermometer PLUS a small shaker container. I have the chocolate splendor for Breakfast every day with soy milk and sometimes drink it hot or mix it in my coffee. The chicken soup mix, I've mixed in with my canned soup I have for lunch for the Protein.

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amynova    8

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I feel like Feb 29th was a great date to pick....its leap day! Only every four years!

Edited by amynova

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Paula'sVSGLife    49

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Yes this is why I thought... may as well use the special day for my special day!

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Jennifer Ostermeier    45

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Have either of you tried any Protein powders yet? I found http://unjury.com, I really like their chocolate splendor and chicken Soup. Neither of them have a bad after taste either.

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Jennifer Ostermeier    45

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I haven't tried any of their products yet. I also think the name of their company is little strange very close to the word injury. Anyway so glad to have found a couple of folks to connect with in this next month of the journey. I can't believe it. I'll be sleeved on the 22nd of next month.

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JenLyn81    7

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Agreed! It is a very strange name, but their products are good. I just got my (paid) sample pack from Syntrex (sp?) I tried the lemon tea, it's ok...but has that Protein after taste.

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slimntrimshel    18

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Hey there, I'm scheduled for Feb. 8th. Starting pre op diet Monday. Eeeeeeek!!!

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mdawncooper    4

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Mine is March 3rd. Right now that seems like forever but I know it will get here quickly. I am excited but also very nervous. I have been reading everything I can and I am already looking into good Protein supplements, etc.

We can do this.

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2016NewMe    61

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Mines February 24, 2016 ????????

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Paula'sVSGLife    49

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So many of us.... each day gets us closer and closer! I just stocked up on muscle milk and zero calorie Powerade as they were both on sale. I hate the waiting game! I am ready to go tomorrow!! Come on 29th...

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JenLyn81    7

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I get it from http://unjury.com Right now I am trying samples I purchased through Syntrex and keeping a log of what I like and don't like. As well as how I tried it and what I liked about it.

My name is jennifer Lin! Where do you get injury? How about tasteless Protein powder?

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JenLyn81    7

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Well, I got a call yesterday that my surgery date needs to change. They moved it to the next day, March 1. That really just makes it seem like it's further away, especially since we aren't even in Feb yet!

Did anyone watch the All of me video? It wasn't entirely what I was expecting. But it did show the down side of not trying and the good side of if you do what you are suppose to do and work at it, how this is just a tool to put you on the right path.

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Jennifer Ostermeier    45

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I did watch the video. It seemed like a mixed bag for people didn't it? I think it has a lot to do with how you are coming at this. Do you think this is the thing that is going to fix everything? Have you resolved or at least look at the part of you that has disordered eating that is in the head...not in the physical hunger piece. Do you have a therapist who understands the struggles of obese people, people with disordered eating?

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