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:biggrin: I am so excited, I started the process on Feb 23rd, 09', I was told my the scheduler she would call me by Monday or Tueday of this week, here it is Thur and still didn't hear nothing, I got too impatient and called her. She got paperwork from CHAMPVA, which is my insurance, saying they don't need a preapproval. I am so excited, so we set the date for the surgery for the 17th of June 09'. I am going to do the Realize Band. I think the Realize Band is a better way for me to go. I go for the preop appointment on Monday. I have already lost 5lbs of the 10lbs I need to loose. With my husband being so supportive I know I will loose the other 5lbs so easy and fast. The doctor was talking about postponing the surgery for a few more weeks because I just had leg surgery on Tue, so thankfully Dr. White called the ortho surgeon and talked to him, she didn't have to postpone it afterall. I am so happy.

I was just wondering does anyone got any tips on the protien shakes/drinks? I am looking for some that are not chalky or nasty. I have seen alot of talk about them on here, but I am having trouble disifering between them.

Which is a better vitamine the Flinstones chewables or the Centrum one a day chewables? I have seen alot of both of them, but still needing the advice.

Mandie. :tt1::biggrin::thumbup:

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Congrats!!!! As afr as the Protein Drinks I used carnation instant breakfast-sugar free, they were not that bad. I also still use the flinstone Vitamins, they seem to work the best with me. Another thing you might want to try is gas x strips, they are dissolvable strips that will help you with the gas after surgery. Also bring a pillow for the ride home, going over bumps, is not fun, the pillow will help with that.

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