I am scheduled with Dr. Alvarez in October. I am very excited, wi**** was sooner. Although, just sent off for our passports. 

You know, I went to my therapist yesterday and he talked to me about rewards.  Getting your date is a reward in itself, but the real rewards will come after.  Each step you're taking towards a new you brings you closer to rewards you probably never thought possible (I know I certainly don't know all my potential rewards! I'm just now beginning to dream about them!) 

I think we're all scared.  I'm scared because I have no idea what it's like to be thin.  I'm scared of shopping in stores and still thinking that everyone else thinks I'm "too fat to shop" in that store. 

I guess we all have lots to be afraid of.  Is there anything specific you're afraid of?  maybe the rest of us can help each other! :D 

Yep not nervous at all. I wish I could have it done sooner but oh well. I will just ride my horse some more.

Heck yeah!  Are you totally excited??  What surgery are you doing?  Congrats on your date!! 

On August 13, 2012 at 8:11 PM Pacific Time, Sarah C. wrote: Congrats on your surgery date!!  Where did you order your sample packs of protein powder and supplements?  I'm only familiar with the ones my surgeon offers, but am totally open to trying others. 

Congrats again!!  a little over a month for you!!   Sarah I searched for "free samples" in the search box for this site and found a couple lists people had posted in the forums. Most companies seem to not be doing free samples anymore but they often will sell single serving packs really cheap so you can try them.
-I got Unjury starter kit http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/unjury-protein/unjury-st arter-pack.html 
-a FREE sample from wellese.com by emailing them and asking nicely :)
-Gotein offers a free sample (you pay $3 shipping) on their site
-About Time sells a sample pack (it's only 2 packs) for $3.99 at shopabouttime.com
- http://www.celebratevitamins.com/ has a sample pack that's $3
-I also ordered the Syntrax Nectar sample pack for $14.95  http://www.bjsbariatrics.com/product/synSamplePack.html 
-I ordered this FABULOUS BlenderBottle from amazon. I still can't believe it was only $5.94 and has this awesome blender ball in it that breaks up protein powder REALLY well!!! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018G3NGS/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M 2T1_ST1_dp_1

I'm told what tastes good might change after surgery so I figured I'd have a variety of stuff on hand to try and that way I can hopefully find some I like. I just didn't want to buy a huge amount of anything if it turns out I won't be able to tolerate it LOL I'm sure there are more companies that offer sample packs if you google too! :)

Hope this helps!