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Any recommendations on which brand to take. There are some out there that claim they contain all a wls patient needs. I find that hard to believe, but am open to suggestions.

Thanks. Back to the drawing board I go. Any thoughts on Agave anyone, or is it the same for that too? I hate artificial sugars. Guess I'll just have to go without, sigh. Oh well.

Ok, I'm gonna ask, how do you "bloom" gelatin?

Remind me not to go grocery shopping in your area. No, seriously though, you need to not be so hard on yourself. You've been through a lot in a short amount of time. You need to heal, physically and mentally. Cut yourself some slack. Also, check back with the Doc on your blood work. I was so...

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, but please make sure you mention it to your Doc tomorrow, just to be on the safe side.

I bought xylitol, I like it now (pre-surgery). I asked my nutritionist about it, she doesn't recommend it, she said something about it being "sugar alcohol based" and could still cause problems. She didn't really seem that knowledgeable about it. Anyone out there use it???

Just thought I would share a tip. I bring a 24oz bottle of water with me to drink while checking all the new posts on here first thing in the morning. By the time I'm done on here, so is my water. That's 1/3 of the total intake for the day I don't have to worry about. It makes it easier to get...

Welcome aboard MrsBigDog (and MrBigDog)! You found the right place to come for information and support. Lots of helpful, nice people on their journey to be healthy and happy and wanting to share the experience with others. Best of luck to you and your hubby on this endeavor. Keep coming back...

"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." - Thumper's Dad, and my mom

Geesh Sandie, I wish I had known that when I had my pre op last week. I'm going to ask about it before surgery. Glad I check up on this site often. So much information out there. Dragonfly, I just had a mini-physical (temp., blood-pressure, ears, heart), answered a million health related...

Wow, I almost feel guilty and cheated at the same time because I don't have to do any special diet before surgery. Good luck to those of you who do though, hang in there, you're almost there!

Wow, thanks for all the info Carol. There sure is a lot to think about isn't there. My husband and I no longer eat anything with wheat in it and he is lactose intolerant so grocery shopping is not fun. I find I spend more time reading labels than actually picking out food. Oh well, we feel...

Thanks you guys. It's nice to know you're out there and on my side. I don't always post on your threads but I do read them. I enjoy the camaraderie on this site. It's very comforting. I hope someday I can repay your kindnesses. In the meantime...(((hugs))).

Hey Dragonfly, I know it's tough but you're tougher. Just look at how far you've come already. You're doing great. Keep it up.

So happy for you Karen. It's kinda cool how there are so many of us all going through this journey at relatively the same time. I'm glad we'll have each other and REALLY appreciate the ones who have gone before us and share their experience with us.:)

Carol, I just got a pkg in the mail today from UNJURY. I ordered a canister of unflavored protein powder and their sample pkg. They even threw in a little Rubber-Maid bottle and a thermometer! The sample pack has two envelopes of each flavor. I'm getting excited!

I had my pre-admission testing and physical done yesterday. My surgery is on November 28th. They gave me two bottles of an antiseptic cleanser that I am to shower with daily for the five days leading up to surgery. I've never heard of this. Has anyone else done this? What's the point if you...

Time 4 me, Glad you are doing well. Gives me hope that mine will go smoothly. Keep us posted.

BamaBaby, so excited for you! Can you think of ANYTHING else??? I know I can't. Mine is November 28th, I actually have pre-op appointments today. Makes it feel more real.

Time 4 me, so excited for you and looking forward to hearing from you soon.