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Mona I thought the same thing until I looked at the smart one I have, it has 17 grams of protein and 180 calories.... The slim fast shake that I have has 180 calories and 10 grams of protein...So the smart one has more protein then the shake...

Mona I fly in for my surgery on the 26th and leave on the 29th as well, hopefully we will see each other around!

I am doing the pre op diet 2 shakes and 1 lean cuisine.... I have a question though, what is the difference if I drink a shake that has 180 calories verses eating a lean cuisine or smart one that has a 180 calories in it? I mean do we have to have the 2 shakes for a reason or we just have to have something that is low in calories?

You guys are soo silly! I love this board!

Erin I am feeling the same that you are! I was told that I didn't have to do the pre op diet when I first signed up for the surgery but of course I was 198 then... WELLLLLL of course I went and gained weight (now 203) and I am STRESSSSING now about getting back now to the 198 before my surgery... I know it may not sound like alot of weight that I gained but it is hard to get off though! I have 2 weeks until my surgery so I HOPE and PRAY I have enough of willpower to lose this weight I put on before the surgery! Good luck Erin and I am sure you we can lose this weight!

Good luck guys! Keep us updated on your progress..

I wont have to worry about this for ummm 7 months! So I am good!

Congrats! Glad you are feeling well..

Way to go Mona!

CONGRATS! How great of a feeling is that!

Glad to see you back Michelle! Congrats on still losing.. Good job!

Sherri that has got to feel great!!! Congrats on getting back into your shorts comfortably!

Cedartown! Wow, you have done great so far! Keep it up..

Ohh believe me I know, things are sometimes taking out of content when written and not spoken. But also some people have to understand that the truth hurts sometimes. But bottom-line it’s the truth right, and we don’t want to hear the truth all the time. Just my opinion though

Heather I feel like I am going to be the same way! I am just going to take it really easy and not do anything that requires much lifting or pulling and I think I should be fine.

I guess I blew my pre op diet today! UGGGHHHH I was STARVING though......... I had my slimfast shake for breakfast, but when lunch came around I was starving.... A stinking shake was NOT going to satisify me..... SO I went to Subway, had a 6 in wheat ham sub..BUT I didnt have any cheese or mayo or anything like that I just had mustard, LOTS of lettuce, onions, pickles and shredded carrots! I had the veggie chips too they had 170 calories.... I feel bad that I had subway but then again I dont because I am satisified and not starving anymore!

Thanks for the replies, that makes me feel a little better. I have been reading horror stories on another site about erosion, slippage and other HORRIBLE things and of course it has me freaked out now.

Evette, you give the best advice! I love reading your post and your responses..... Thank you!

Is our band good "forever"? I mean would we ever have to have them replaced?

Is our band good "forever"? I mean would we ever have to have them replaced?

Cathy you are knocking them pounds out girl! Way to go!

Carrie I am sure that is a miserable feeling, I hope you get to feeling better soon though.

WAY TO GO TANYA!!! OMG how exciting!

Congrats on your band! Hope you get to feeling better soon!

Elaine that is great results!!! I hope I have results like yours!