I finally made the thread for those of us who are scheduled for May 15th. It'll be fun to hear how all of us are doing during our journeys. Feel free to share!

There are many of us on pre-ops now and some have a few days. Just about a week left!!! How awesome and exciting it is! ?

Dont forget to FOLLOW the thread!

Do you just drink it like water or can you also mix it with other things like coffee and yogurt? If it tastes good I may just use it as my water and forgo mixing extra protein into other things.
I am going to go and try to find it today.

Drink it like water!!

2 minutes ago, klc_vsg said:

I can't stand the flavored water. I was able to drink a unsweet passion tea from starbucks yesterday, but the sugar free anything drinks make me gag. The final day before surgery- just clears- was ridiculous for me.

When I say I have a harder time with Water, it's that it literally feels like it goes down harder....does that even make sense?? IDK.

On a different note- can we talk about Vitamins? I'm currently taking a MVI 3x/d, Biotin, b12 sublingual, and 3 calcium chews daily...it's a mess.

I do understand what you mean, I think. When I try to drink plain cold water I can feel it going all the way down to my stomach and then it hits it hard. I hate that feeling. Room temp water does not do that to me only cold.

I am taking Bariactric Fusion chewable berry flavored 2x and biotin melts 1x. My calcium levels are really good so I am not taking any extra until after my first blood work at 3 months out and then only if I need it. I like the fusion chewable it was pretty easy to take.

So, the only people that knew about my surgery was my grandparents, my mom, and my two best friends. Today, I kind o had an epiphany...why do I care if anyone else knows? I'm becoming heathy for me, and am changing my life. It is by no means easy, so why would I be ashamed and care what others' opinions are? Just sharing my life lesson of the day. [emoji173]️[emoji4]

No one is entitled to your business. And at the same time there is nothing to be ashamed. [emoji175]

13 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Hi there!!! Welcome to the thread! ? No scale for me. The one I have is collecting dust. Lol. Oh wait, you talking about food scale? Yes, I did buy one. But I don't think I'll be using it till I'm good with getting food down first. Lol

I'm not really using mine yet either because I am still on liquids.

Great lesson! [emoji4] I don't care who knows...I've actually shared with many people! Yesterday I thought, maybe I'll end up being a coach or something for women going through the process of WLS. I have the heart to encourage and help other women in different aspects (currently, I've got a few friends having trouble with their marriages. They call me, I help and pray with them) I love getting together for coffees and some solid downtime talks. It's just who I am....and this just might be my training ground for the wls portion. [emoji6]

Your my kind of girl! That's how my circle is, and the woman in my family, just how you described yourself.

22 minutes ago, mishyk said:

Drink it like water!!

I couldn't find the Cocotein, but I found some other flavors. I am impressed by the 40g of protein. I can sip on this all day long. I am going to try it tomorrow.

44 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

Oh yea I love me some homemade dumplings ?.

For me the best broth for soup is made by cooking the chicken pieces with the bone in, in the pot. My dh is eating seconds as I type. I am still letting mine cool down a little.

Bone in is an absolute must!

47 minutes ago, klc_vsg said:

On a different note- can we talk about Vitamins? I'm currently taking a MVI 3x/d, Biotin, b12 sublingual, and 3 calcium chews daily...it's a mess.

I'm not too far off from you. I take multi's 2x, b12 sub, and 3 calcium chews too. I forget all the time, so I use the Round app. It's helped immensely. It pings when I'm due. I am grateful for that piece of technology!

40 minutes ago, mishyk said:

Your my kind of girl! That's how my circle is, and the woman in my family, just how you described yourself.

Awesome! Thank you hon.

55 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

I'm still so sorry. i don't want to get up all in your business, but I just wonder why she didn't do nothing when you were a teen. I'm just sorry about that. But, it's time to move forward, right? Nothing we can do about the past but make the best of everything and go forward!!! ?

It's ok. I felt the same way but I can't be mad cause the doctor didn't give her anything to go with like see a specialist. I did let it go cause my mom is great and if she was pushed to check it out she would of but they didn't even tell when i got older during my own checkups with doctors. Life is good and it's doesn't even hurt. All I remember as teen is getting an upper gi and all the gave me was antacids to take. So how is your day so far. Lol

1 hour ago, Newme17 said:

Hi there!!! Welcome to the thread! ? No scale for me. The one I have is collecting dust. Lol. Oh wait, you talking about food scale? Yes, I did buy one. But I don't think I'll be using it till I'm good with getting food down first. Lol

So funny

1 hour ago, Apple1 said:

Oh yea I love me some homemade dumplings ?.

For me the best broth for soup is made by cooking the chicken pieces with the bone in, in the pot. My dh is eating seconds as I type. I am still letting mine cool down a little.

How did i miss this where do you guys live? I'm so on love with chicken and dumplings my mom is from the south and i just love that ? i can be up for adoption.

8 minutes ago, Sweet as peaches said:

It's ok. I felt the same way but I can't be mad cause the doctor didn't give her anything to go with like see a specialist. I did let it go cause my mom is great and if she was pushed to check it out she would of but they didn't even tell when i got older during my own checkups with doctors. Life is good and it's doesn't even hurt. All I remember as teen is getting an upper gi and all the gave me was antacids to take. So how is your day so far. Lol

Love covers all. She did her best. I applaud your mom for that. ?

Day is good. It's been a long day actually. My knees are currently aching. Not sure why, but I'll be glad when most of this weight is off.

I posted somewhere on bp, my 7 year old exclaimed that she didn't want me to get smaller, she loves me just as I am. Lol. As much as I appreciate and love her, I cannot stay the same. Of course my 4 year just repeats it. ?

What did ya do today?

Edited May 23, 20179 yr by Newme17

5 minutes ago, Sweet as peaches said:

How did i miss this where do you guys live? I'm so on love with chicken and dumplings my mom is from the south and i just love that ? i can be up for adoption.

Lol! I'm in south texas, Corpus Christi. My mom is originally from Wichita Falls, Texas....so I learned it from her. ? She always made them growing up, especially when we lived in upper Michigan for part of my childhood. Super cold winters and super good hot homemade chicken and dumplings. Yum. It's one of my favorites.

Edited May 23, 20179 yr by Newme17

2 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Love covers all. She did her best. I applaud your mom for that. ?

Day is good. It's been a long day actually. My knees are currently aching. Not sure why, but I'll be glad when most of this weight is off.

I posted somewhere on bp, my 7 year old exclaimed that she didn't want me to get smaller, she loves me just as I am. Lol. As much as I appreciate and love her, I cannot stay the same. Of course my 4 year just repeats it. ?

What did ya do today?

You are so sweet. Your kids are so sweet. I basically stayed cause it was raining today but i had 99 grams of protein today. And i feel more looser but winded