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What brand protein shake are you using? My doctor's office told us to look for one that had about 140-160 calories per service and 25+ grams of protein (basically, meal replacement shakes) and low sugar (less than 4g). They said the higher protein would help feel fuller (but who knows if that's true) :)
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YAY! Houston peeps! If you don't mind me asking.....who did your surgeries? Did you find any food stores that had a good selection of the protein shakes we're supposed to drink before/after surgery?
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Thank you everyone. I think I am focussing on what I have to give up and how scary surgery is. I tend to overthink things a lot :) For the NSAIDS/Aleve/Advil - I taken them almost daily for headaches/migraines or they are in the cold meds I take. If I go through with the surgery and the migraines continue I guess I can go…
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Not harsh at all - thank you! Surgery scares me. Like I am afraid I will get ALL of the complications possible. I am also worried that in the 30 years I've been dieting I've never been able to stick to anything. So what if I don't stick to this long term too. I was shocked my insurance only required 1 psych visit and it…
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I've only tried the stuff my surgeon's office sells - Bariatric Advantage. The chocolate isn't TOO bad.
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I am new too. I am 2 months into my 3 month certification process so my surgery could be as soon as the end of August. ACK Feel free to friend me :)
