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Ooh, these sound like a wonderful way to get more protein in and satisfy a craving for sweets at the same time. Love PB & choc!! Thanks!

So exciting!! Know that the mixed feelings are very common but that all will go well. Congratulations!!!

These sound great! Thanks for sharing! I'll be anxious to hear any modifications that people make to them and what they think.

There are some great ideas in this thread! Since I've had my lapband surgery, I find I can't eat solid food early in the AM. So I make a cup of Swiss Miss Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa and put a scoop of Unjury Classic Chocolate protein powder into it. That gives me 22 grams of protein and it really tastes great. I drink that on…

Congratulations on your successes - on your weight loss, your exercise routines, and your adoption! Perseverance pays off! Keep up the good work. You look fantastic!! :-)

Welcome to the WLS forum! Sounds like you are well on your way to a healthier life. The decision of which surgery to have is a big one and it is good that you are waiting to get your surgeon's input before making the final decision. Since you are pre-diabetic, I would think the RNY might be your best choice since from what…

I had similar light-headedness episodes post-surgery for about a week. I had to sit down or hold onto something just like you described. I wondered if it was the low calories or just trying to do too much all at once. Probably it was more likely a combination of the two. After that first week, I have not noticed it again…

HI Christine, Today I have done quite a lot already but still have enough stamina to go to our Soup & Carols at our church tonight. I have my Cream of Mushroom soup with my unflavored Unjury all ready to go. I thought about eating just the broth of some of the soups that will be there but I can't be sure that they would be…

Marcy, First off, congratulations for making the decision to go through this process and take charge of your health. You CAN do this and you MUST do this for your well-being. You are already making great strides, keep up the good work. You'll have moments when you second guess yourself but don't let those moments override…

Hi Christine, That is just too funny!! It is such a small world! The oatmeal Shannon recommended was Quaker Instant Oatmeal Weight Control. I bought the variety pack but they had it in several flavors. I got mine at Hannaford but I'm sure Shaw's carries it as well. I'm not a big oatmeal fan but it was nice for a change. I…

HI Christine, Oh my goodness! What a coincidence! I live in Lebanon, ME and Dr. Carroll did my surgery at SMMC. I assume you will be having him as well? Have you been attending the support groups at the hospital? My husband (who is also my support person) and I have been going since last April and find it very helpful and…

Hi risskie, Yes, I'm feeling quite good. Very little difficulty with the pain. I am still taking one or two oxycodone each day but my husband and I have been caring for my mom (more him than me!!) for the past week and a half. She was admitted to the hospital this afternoon so I will be able to really get a good night's…

Thank you! I know you will be successful with your journey as well and it will go by faster than it seems like it is right now. It is all part of the learning and preparation so that the WLS will be an effective tool for you.

Well, in less than 24 hours I will be in surgery!! I am so excited and not at all nervous. As I planned out my food for today, I decided to add in a couple more of the things I am allowed during this pre-op phase but that I haven't had. I've found with the protein powder that I haven't been hungry at all and really didn't…

Way to go! Anytime you feel discouraged, just take a good look at your before pics and the transformation that has happened to you. Take loads of credit for that - it is not easy, ever!! Keep up the good work!!! :-)

Welcome tessanne10! Great job on the weight loss!! :-) You are right - the more support the better. Sounds like you are on a good track towards the surgery goal. Don't get discouraged if it seems to take longer than you think it should. Everything happens for a reason and will work together to help prepare you for your new…

Hi Lisa I am one week into my pre-op diet and have to say, I am amazed but I am never hungry. In fact, I am allowed things like yogurt, applesauce, oatmeal, and such, but don't really want much more after I get my four servings of the unjury protein in. It hasn't been bad at all so far! I, too, had worried about it but if…

Hi everyone - I am excited to join this group so that I can share with other people who are going through similar experiences. I am just over a week to my surgery date (Monday, Dec. 5th :-) - Yeah!!. I'm on my 2 week pre-op liver shrinking diet and am using the Unjury protein powder. I've seen some comments on other brands…

I love Laughing Cow cheese - definitely want to keep track of this thread. Thanks!

I agree totally! I am having the lap band done three weeks from today and know firsthand how hard the work is to prepare for the surgery, as well as for life after the band. As the leader of our support group says, weight loss surgery is not brain surgery! We still have to face the "food demons" and the emotional…

Hi Ted, Glad to accept your friend request. I am going in three weeks from today to have the lap band surgery. I am very excited but also a little concerned about managing life after the band - especially eating out. My husband is actually more worried than I am. I figure it will take me as long to eat my portion as it…

This looks like a great thread. I'll look forward to checking out all the recipes when I have a few minutes. Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations!! Obviously, you have worked hard and it shows. Keep up the good work as you transition to the effort to maintain the loss. Thanks for sharing your success!

I am scheduled for Lap Band surgery 4 weeks from tomorrow. I also love MFP and have found good success by logging everything in (down about 35 pounds so far) but know that I will struggle to keep it off without WLS (as I've proven so many times in the past). I would also like to have a support system of people that…

Thanksgiving is traditionally an "eating holiday" but it really should be more about being thankful for all that we have. Focus more on the family and friends and less on the food. I spent two weeks in Africa on a mission trip just before Thanksgiving two years ago and that really helped me to put it into perspective and…

Chellie - I've seen this recipe on other threads but have yet to try it. Your variation sounds very easy and yummy. I will definitely try this one. Sounds like it might be a great substitution for Thanksgiving dinner as well!! Looking forward to more posts from you!

Need to save this for later - great recipe ideas!! Thanks!

Thanks for sharing these recipes and links. I'll be anxious to come back to them when I have time to really look at them. I love the "tried and true" aspect!

Thank you! This sounds wonderful. It is quite chilly and windy here today so this soup sounds even more appealing. Maybe I'll change my plans for supper tonight and make this instead.

Great sounding recipes and I love the links to other sites with yummy recipes as well. Thanks so much! I've been trying to decide what to make this Friday. I need to be able to serve 5 adults and 2 children and now have lots of good ideas.