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Hi I am new to the board. My surgery is scheduled for January 3rd and I am starting to get apprehensive. I know I have made the right choices but needless to say still anxious. Any advice on protein supplements and some of you mention supplements, where would I find these. Not finding much in my local supermarket. Liza

Liza, If there is a Vitamin Shoppe or GNC near you, you can get protein suppliments. I use Soy protein due to an intolerance of Whey. But if you do not have any intolerances, either one will provide you with the protein you need. Isopure drinks are good sources of protein also. Again, I can not have Whey so if I do have one, it is only a small amount. Also, beans are good fiber and protein but I would wait until you are in mushie stage for that. I hope that more people post here to give you more info. I am sure I am missing lots of ways to get the protein in. Sandra

HI LIZA! nice of you to post and introduce yourself to us. FIRST OFF best wishes for a perfect uncomplicated surgery on JAN 3! Soon enough you will be on your way to total good health. I get my supplements at WALMART. I buy my protein shake there i use the ready made ADVANT EDGE shakes. I buy my chewable centrums there, biotin and tums there as well. GOOD LUCK! and GNC is great too thats where i get my STALLONE PUdding from that is high in protein and pretty good, im addicted to the banana cream flavor!We all have different tastes, and your tastes do change after surgery. I didnt believe this but it does happen! So dont buy to much pre op you will see what fancies you post op. GOOD LUCK! ask and post as much as you want were all here for you and there are great people here! LISA 310/190/???

Liza, Hun I just wanted to say congrats on your up and coming surgery. I know I was very excited and nervous about mine as well and that is normal. This will be a major change in your life, get ready...WHAT a ride. I wish you all the best, I will keep you in my thought and prayers! I would try the sample packs at bariatriceating.com, that is a great site! Also GNC stores have Isopure which I found to be a great protein. Also try the Stallone puddings, they give good protein and do not taste all that bad! You can get them at GNC also but if you Froogle them in Google you can see who has them on sale! I wish you the best! Debra P

thanks for all the wonderful advice and words of encouragement. I hope that all goes well, right now I am anxiously awaiting hearing back from my PCP. She had me come in last Friday for a routine exam and on hearing of the upcoming surgery date, she did an EKG, found some irregularities had me go for a stress test(Mon) which the preliminary eval showed all fine.This was after she had specifically asked for the cardiologist to look it over and make determinations since the surgery is so soon. She calls today(Thursday) to say that there was a possibility of ischemia with exercise, duh I am obese. She wants me to go and have the thallium stress test so that there is no potential we can't go ahead with surgery due to questions. I asked her to call the surgeon and see if this is necessary. Now hopefully she will call back, I hate this waiting. Don't mean to dump but this seems like the place where people will have the answers. Liza

Liza, Welcome aboard! This is such a great site.You get so much support and so much imformation.It's great to be able to comunicate with people who understand our situation.I noticed you are having your sugery with Dr. Omally.I am having mine with Dr. Boss (from the same office).I have heard all good things about both of them.I had 2 nutrition appiontments already and have 2 more schedueled.She said at my last one that I will need a few more Is this lady padding the bill or what??? I lost 9 pounds. How many appiontments did it take you? I think her name is Kathy.I know I need to work on my food choices,but I'm getting a little anxious. Anyway enough about me.I wish you the best during and after the surgery.Cogratulations and keep us posted when your feeling up to it. Darlene

Hi Liza! It's me , Heather from SEPTA!!! How exciting for you! Are you with Galivn? Boss?O'malley? Iannoli? I had mine with Galvin at RGH. Wonderful experience. Call me! I would love to chat. We're at the in-laws until thursday night, but maybe I can calm some of your pre-op jitters. I was a basket case for months before my surgery. The best place to get protiens locally is from www.bethsproteinboutique.com. She delivers locally for $3. She carrries all the best stuff, the Nectars, Matrix, Champion, even the AchiveOne coffee drinks. If you want hands-on shopping, the best place is the Vitamin shoppe in Pittsford across from Wegmans. During my first days home it was jus****er, crystal light ( watered down), chicken broth, and just for variety, I would strain some broth-based soups for some different flavor. I was allowed the protein shakes made with water, and I really only wanted the fruity Nectars, not the creamy types. When they tell you you will have no appetite, they are so right. It was an effort just to get enough liquid in. After I was cleared to go to full liquids I made high protein puddding by making the sf pudding and stirring in 2 scoops of Champion protein powder. I put the vanilla in butterscotch and pistachio, and of course put chocolate in the chocolate. I bought 2 cans of the unflavored Procel but YUK! they gave that to me in the hospital with the chicken broth and it was awful! Have a peaceful holiday and i wish you the best for a new beginning in the New Year!!! Heather RNY 6/13/05 Dr. Galvin RGH 297h/238s/174c/125g

Liza, welcome to the NY board Daria