Hello! You are my first responder..So exciting to wake up to find that..Thanks. I saw your pictures and read your blogs (I think they are called that) . Your daughter is beautiful. I am 43 and have two almost adult sons now. So, when you get your approval phone call, how long till the surgery? I go for pre op today, an echo tomorrow (I took fen phen and it's a requirement to get this test I guess) and a 4 hour nutrition cram session on Thursday...then I  have 3 nights to ponder over life :)  Lo

Hello. I'm new to the forum type of communication, and I just sent a message off somewhere...I'm trying again..My surgery is next Monday and I'm looking for a place to go to share experiences and ideas. This seems like a great place. Are there many others on here that have an upcoming surgery date and are a bit nervous like me?? Lo

I am starting the liquid diet under my own volition, so tonight I invited my friend over and had a last hurrah meal, with stir fry veggies and shrimp ****tail.  Nothing bad or fatty, but I definetely enjoyed it.  The great company is always a plus too !!!  My friend is super sensitive to foods so it's nice to be able to enjoy a meal with her that she can eat too.

I have been experimenting with the protein shakes over the last few weeks.  I love the Slim Fast High Protein chocolate with a scoop of Simply Jiff peanut butter.  It tastes like a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup.  So if you are a choc-aholic like me, this is a safe way to get that sweet fix. 

The Designer Whey from GNC in is pretty good without a lot of after taste.  I haven't tried the vanilla yet.  I am going to get some tomorrow.  Between this and the CIB, I think I will be able to manage for the next two weeks.  I am not obsessed with chewing food, so to be on liquids only is no big deal as long as I am not hungry. 

My date is Sept 24. I would like to know if you are obsessing over anything yet? Right now min is a will. Crystal

G-2 Gatoraid with 1\2 water will stop those leg cramps need to drink about 20 oz with 20 oz water