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The Isopure (clear) is the right stuff. I wouldn't buy too much of it. I still have about 6 bottles of that absolutely nasty stuff in my cabinet that I can't GIVE away! Try one before you buy very much! The New Whey Protein tastes MUCH better even though you don't get as much. See if you can find that instead. I have two sons, ages 14 and 15. They knew exactly why I was going. I didn't feel like I could go so far away, have surgery, and not tell them what was going on. When I came home they were very supportive and took on lots of responsibilities for their eating because I did NOT want to have to deal with meals when I was only able to eat liquids. They were supportive because I basically told them that I wanted to do this so I could improve my health so that I would be around to see them grow up AND so that they would have to put up with me much, much longer! I tried

to make it lighthearted for them but they were aware of the purpose of the surgery. Because I was so positive about it, so were they. However, they are not 18, nor do either of them have to worry about their weight. You know your children best so you will make the right decision. I am very close to my boys and felt very comfortable telling them what I was doing. In fact, they knew about the surgery long before I decided to have it because we talked about it all during the decision process. Let us know what you decide. Good luck (although you won't need it). As strange as it sounds, ENJOY your trip! Jenni Currie DOB 2/23/06 231/155/145gracesfalling <Gracefall@...> wrote: Someone help please! I looked on 's site and under File, Links and Database on but couldn't find the answer. The clear liquid protein ... is that the Isopure that you get from GNC for the first stage after surgery? Or is there something else? When I looked I only could find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but that doesn't sound like it would be a "clear" liquid. Maybe I have it wrong and if so will someone right me please. Thanks Dana for your reply last time. I'm still a little nervous about going alone, but not nearly as much as my husband and my mother. My son doesn't know why I'm going away and he still gets a little

out of joint when I'm gone and he's 12! That reminds me ... for those who have older children ... say 10 and up, did you tell them what you were doing and why and how did it go? I have not told either of my children ... my son who is 12 is a bit overweight now and worries about it already, but I don't want him to ever think that surgery is the "magical" solution and my daughter is 18 and a hypochondriac who likes to self diagnosis and I don't want to give her any more ideas or ammunition for herself. She is already weight obsessed and is 5'5" and 115lbs in a size 6 she would look at this as being an "easy" solution. I think that I will eventually tell them, once they see for several months that I am still watching what and how much I eat that it's not just some easy simple solution. But if others took a different approach I'd love to hear it. Sorry to be so long winded. Can you tell I'm getting excited! (and a tad

scared)

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I found the isopure fruit flavors in the bottle. There was 1 in the powder (fruit punch). At GNC keep looking or order it. Sherry 11/16/06 252/235/150gracesfalling <Gracefall@...> wrote: Someone help please! I looked on 's site and under File, Links and Database on but couldn't find the answer. The clear liquid protein ... is that the Isopure that you get from GNC for the first stage after surgery? Or is there something else? When I looked

I only could find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but that doesn't sound like it would be a "clear" liquid. Maybe I have it wrong and if so will someone right me please. Thanks Dana for your reply last time. I'm still a little nervous about going alone, but not nearly as much as my husband and my mother. My son doesn't know why I'm going away and he still gets a little out of joint when I'm gone and he's 12! That reminds me ... for those who have older children ... say 10 and up, did you tell them what you were doing and why and how did it go? I have not told either of my children ... my son who is 12 is a bit overweight now and worries about it already, but I don't want him to ever think that surgery is the "magical" solution and my daughter is 18 and a hypochondriac who likes to self diagnosis and I don't want to give her any more ideas or ammunition for herself. She is already weight obsessed and is 5'5" and

115lbs in a size 6 she would look at this as being an "easy" solution. I think that I will eventually tell them, once they see for several months that I am still watching what and how much I eat that it's not just some easy simple solution. But if others took a different approach I'd love to hear it. Sorry to be so long winded. Can you tell I'm getting excited! (and a tad scared)

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Thanks for asking about the protein stuff. I had the same question! ;o)gracesfalling <Gracefall@...> wrote: Someone help please! I looked on 's site and under File, Links and Database on but couldn't find the answer. The clear liquid protein ... is that the Isopure that you get from GNC for the first stage after surgery? Or is there something else? When I looked I only could find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but that doesn't sound like it would be a "clear" liquid. Maybe I have

it wrong and if so will someone right me please. Thanks Dana for your reply last time. I'm still a little nervous about going alone, but not nearly as much as my husband and my mother. My son doesn't know why I'm going away and he still gets a little out of joint when I'm gone and he's 12! That reminds me ... for those who have older children ... say 10 and up, did you tell them what you were doing and why and how did it go? I have not told either of my children ... my son who is 12 is a bit overweight now and worries about it already, but I don't want him to ever think that surgery is the "magical" solution and my daughter is 18 and a hypochondriac who likes to self diagnosis and I don't want to give her any more ideas or ammunition for herself. She is already weight obsessed and is 5'5" and 115lbs in a size 6 she would look at this as being an "easy" solution. I think that I will eventually tell them, once they

see for several months that I am still watching what and how much I eat that it's not just some easy simple solution. But if others took a different approach I'd love to hear it. Sorry to be so long winded. Can you tell I'm getting excited! (and a tad scared)

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I don't have an answer on the protein because during my clear stage I drank alot of water, broth soups, sugar free Popsicles and Pedialyte. The reason why I drank Pedialyte was, because there was times I couldn't hold anything down and I felt dehydrated. I didn't have any protein until I was able to have the Vanilla and Choc late flavors, and they I bought a small tub of the Whey protein in both flavors and still have it. I wanted to share with you that I did tell my kids I was having surgery. I printed out information on the band and pictures and told them exactly what I was doing. They were concern that I wasn't going to die and that I would be okay after the surgery. Both of my babies, Jacqui 10 and Josh 8 were my

little nurses along with my hubby. They now watch what I eat and they ask me mom are you okay, or are you going to be okay if you eat that, and at first it did bug me, but I see that they are just concern. I have lost a total of 62 lbs in 5 mos and the kids tell me everyday how pretty I look. I'm a happier person and I laugh more often now. Before I was hateful and bitter, I was very unhappy with myself and took it out on my family. The first time my kids were able to wrap there arms completely around me was such a special moment for all of us, I remember my daughter's face, she says mom you are getting smaller. That made my day. It's up to you to share this with your kids, my kids are very supportive and have walked down the tough road with me. Good Luck on your decision. M. 299,237,170?(maybe less) gracesfalling <Gracefall@...> wrote: Someone help please! I looked on 's site and under File, Links and Database on but couldn't find the answer. The clear liquid

protein ... is that the Isopure that you get from GNC for the first stage after surgery? Or is there something else? When I looked I only could find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but that doesn't sound like it would be a "clear" liquid. Maybe I have it wrong and if so will someone right me please. Thanks Dana for your reply last time. I'm still a little nervous about going alone, but not nearly as much as my husband and my mother. My son doesn't know why I'm going away and he still gets a little out of joint when I'm gone and he's 12! That reminds me ... for those who have older children ... say 10 and up, did you tell them what you were doing and why and how did it go? I have not told either of my children ... my son who is 12 is a bit overweight now and worries about it already, but I don't want him to ever think that surgery is the "magical" solution and my daughter is 18 and a hypochondriac who likes to

self diagnosis and I don't want to give her any more ideas or ammunition for herself. She is already weight obsessed and is 5'5" and 115lbs in a size 6 she would look at this as being an "easy" solution. I think that I will eventually tell them, once they see for several months that I am still watching what and how much I eat that it's not just some easy simple solution. But if others took a different approach I'd love to hear it. Sorry to be so long winded. Can you tell I'm getting excited! (and a tad scared)

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Grace, here are two good places that you can use that are online.

1. www.idssports.com - New-Whey Liquid Protein - 25 grams, 0 carbs, 0 fat.

Can be used in the clear liquid phawse, Flavors are Blue Raspberry Swirl and

Fruit Punch Swirl. It should be ordered before your surgery as it takes

about a week to get it shipped to you UPS. I mix a little lemon/lime drink

with it and crushed ice and it is very tasty.

2. www.unjury.com - Each package contains 20 grams of protein. Can be mixed

with milk in second phase or with water and crushed ice in phase 1. I

purchased a variety pack of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry and all were

pretty good.

Check them out before your surgery so they will be there when you return.

Hope this helps.

C

Tampa, FL

DOB 9-7-06

240/220/150ish

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>gracesfalling <Gracefall@...> wrote:

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Someone help please! I looked on 's site and under File, Links

>and Database on but couldn't find the answer. The clear liquid

>protein ... is that the Isopure that you get from GNC for the first

>stage after surgery? Or is there something else? When I looked I only

>could find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but that doesn't sound

>like it would be a " clear " liquid. Maybe I have it wrong and if so

>will someone right me please.

>Thanks Dana for your reply last time. I'm still a little nervous

>about going alone, but not nearly as much as my husband and my

>mother. My son doesn't know why I'm going away and he still gets a

>little out of joint when I'm gone and he's 12!

>That reminds me ... for those who have older children ... say 10 and

>up, did you tell them what you were doing and why and how did it go?

>I have not told either of my children ... my son who is 12 is a bit

>overweight now and worries about it already, but I don't want him to

>ever think that surgery is the " magical " solution and my daughter is

>18 and a hypochondriac who likes to self diagnosis and I don't want

>to give her any more ideas or ammunition for herself. She is already

>weight obsessed and is 5'5 " and 115lbs in a size 6 she would look at

>this as being an " easy " solution. I think that I will eventually tell

>them, once they see for several months that I am still watching what

>and how much I eat that it's not just some easy simple solution. But

>if others took a different approach I'd love to hear it.

>

>Sorry to be so long winded. Can you tell I'm getting excited! (and a

>tad scared)

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I was also wondering about the liquid protein drinks. Has anyone

tried the protein drink mix from Herbalife? It is a power drink mix

that makes a clear drink that has 15 gms of protein, 2 gms of carbs ,

comes in peach/mango and fruit punch flavors, they really are

delicious. I hope they fit the doctors specifications for liquid

protein, because that is what I'd choose to

drink.

>

> Someone help please! I looked on 's site and under File, Links

> and Database on but couldn't find the answer. The clear

liquid

> protein ... is that the Isopure that you get from GNC for the first

> stage after surgery? Or is there something else? When I looked I

only

> could find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but that doesn't

sound

> like it would be a " clear " liquid. Maybe I have it wrong and if so

> will someone right me please.

> Thanks Dana for your reply last time. I'm still a little nervous

> about going alone, but not nearly as much as my husband and my

> mother. My son doesn't know why I'm going away and he still gets a

> little out of joint when I'm gone and he's 12!

> That reminds me ... for those who have older children ... say 10

and

> up, did you tell them what you were doing and why and how did it

go?

> I have not told either of my children ... my son who is 12 is a bit

> overweight now and worries about it already, but I don't want him

to

> ever think that surgery is the " magical " solution and my daughter

is

> 18 and a hypochondriac who likes to self diagnosis and I don't want

> to give her any more ideas or ammunition for herself. She is

already

> weight obsessed and is 5'5 " and 115lbs in a size 6 she would look

at

> this as being an " easy " solution. I think that I will eventually

tell

> them, once they see for several months that I am still watching

what

> and how much I eat that it's not just some easy simple solution.

But

> if others took a different approach I'd love to hear it.

>

> Sorry to be so long winded. Can you tell I'm getting excited! (and

a

> tad scared)

>

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Hi Beth, It sounds like a "clear" choice, I'd go with it! Dana

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I was also wondering about the liquid protein drinks. Has anyone tried the protein drink mix from Herbalife? It is a power drink mix that makes a clear drink that has 15 gms of protein, 2 gms of carbs , comes in peach/mango and fruit punch flavors, they really are delicious. I hope they fit the doctors specifications for liquid protein, because that is what I'd choose to drink. >> Someone help please! I looked on 's site and under File, Links > and Database on but couldn't find the answer. The clear liquid > protein ... is that the Isopure that you get from GNC for the first > stage after surgery? Or is there something else? When I looked I only > could find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but that doesn't sound > like it wou

ld be a "clear" liquid. Maybe I have it wrong and if so > will someone right me please. > Thanks Dana for your reply last time. I'm still a little nervous > about going alone, but not nearly as much as my husband and my > mother. My son doesn't know why I'm going away and he still gets a > little out of joint when I'm gone and he's 12! > That reminds me ... for those who have older children ... say 10 and > up, did you tell them what you were doing and why and how did it go? > I have not told either of my children ... my son who is 12 is a bit > overweight now and worries about it already, but I don't want him to > ever think that surgery is the "magical" solution and my daughter is > 18 and a hypochondriac who likes to self diagnosis and I don't want > to give her any more ideas or ammunition for herself. She is already > weight obsessed and is 5'5" and 115lbs in a size 6

she would look at > this as being an "easy" solution. I think that I will eventually tell > them, once they see for several months that I am still watching what > and how much I eat that it's not just some easy simple solution. But > if others took a different approach I'd love to hear it. > > Sorry to be so long winded. Can you tell I'm getting excited! (and a > tad scared)>

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Hi Grace, I spoke to my daughter Jacqui, 22 and son Ronnie19 (ages in Feb) about the surgery when I first started researching it. They had many months to "prepare" themselves before I actually went to Mexico. My husband & son were more worried about my safety, but trusted my decision. My daughter showed no emotion until I returned! She had 'anxiety" everynight I was gone, she said. They were all relieved when I returned home. My daughter "got over" her anxiety and headed to Mexico in July to be banded and she's never looked back. They all said I didn't need it, do it here, why? ect..but they eventually understood my desire for the surgery and the choice to have it done in Mexico. They all love Dr.A & the staff for keeping us safe and changing our lives! Dana

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Someone help please! I looked on 's site and under File, Links and Database on but couldn't find the answer. The clear liquid protein ... is that the Isopure that you get from GNC for the first stage after surgery? Or is there something else? When I looked I only could find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but that doesn't sound like it would be a "clear" liquid. Maybe I have it wrong and if so will someone right me please. Thanks Dana for your reply last time. I'm still a little nervous about going alone, but not nearly as much as my husband and my mother. My son doesn't know why I'm going away and he still gets a little out of joint when I'm gone and he's 12! That reminds me ... for those who have older children ... say 10 and up, did you tell them what you were doing and why and how did it go? I have not told either of my children ... my son who is 12 is a bit overweight now and worries about it already, but

I don't want him to ever think that surgery is the "magical" solution and my daughter is 18 and a hypochondriac who likes to self diagnosis and I don't want to give her any more ideas or ammunition for herself. She is already weight obsessed and is 5'5" and 115lbs in a size 6 she would look at this as being an "easy" solution. I think that I will eventually tell them, once they see for several months that I am still watching what and how much I eat that it's not just some easy simple solution. But if others took a different approach I'd love to hear it. Sorry to be so long winded. Can you tell I'm getting excited! (and a tad scared)

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> >

> > Someone help please! I looked on 's site and under File,

Links

> > and Database on but couldn't find the answer. The clear

> liquid

> > protein ... is that the Isopure that you get from GNC for the

first

> > stage after surgery? Or is there something else? When I looked I

> only

> > could find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, but that doesn't

> sound

> > like it would be a " clear " liquid. Maybe I have it wrong and if

so

> > will someone right me please.

> > Thanks Dana for your reply last time. I'm still a little nervous

> > about going alone, but not nearly as much as my husband and my

> > mother. My son doesn't know why I'm going away and he still gets

a

> > little out of joint when I'm gone and he's 12!

> > That reminds me ... for those who have older children ... say 10

> and

> > up, did you tell them what you were doing and why and how did it

> go?

> > I have not told either of my children ... my son who is 12 is a

bit

> > overweight now and worries about it already, but I don't want him

> to

> > ever think that surgery is the " magical " solution and my daughter

> is

> > 18 and a hypochondriac who likes to self diagnosis and I don't

want

> > to give her any more ideas or ammunition for herself. She is

> already

> > weight obsessed and is 5'5 " and 115lbs in a size 6 she would look

> at

> > this as being an " easy " solution. I think that I will eventually

> tell

> > them, once they see for several months that I am still watching

> what

> > and how much I eat that it's not just some easy simple solution.

> But

> > if others took a different approach I'd love to hear it.

> >

> > Sorry to be so long winded. Can you tell I'm getting excited!

(and

> a

> > tad scared)

> >

>Hello, I am responding to your question about when and how to tell

your kids and other family members. I feel that is a very personal

decision. It is hard to know what is right to tell each person. Back

in August 2002, my doctor at Kaisr had referred me to the bariartic

department for by-pass. I discussed it with my husband and oldest

daughter and they were both very supportive. My youngest daughter

who was 16 at the time cried. She was convinced that something was

going to happen to me. Mid September I ended up in the hospital for

10 days. I had multiple blood clots in both lungs. My doctor told

me I could not have the surgery now because blood clots are a major

complication of the bi-pass surgery. My daughter cried and told me

she knew something bad would happen if I had the surgery. I chose

not to tell my youngest son or any of my extended family.

Now, I am back but looking at the lap-band. I have decided that only

my husband and I need to know at this point...for obvious reasons.

If I do get approval and move ahead I have decided not to disclose to

anyone until well after the surgery. My grandson told me the other

day that he wishes there was some way to help grandma so that she

could get around better and not hurt all the time.

You will know when the time is right. But...do not let anyone tell

you that this is a quick fix. It is only a tool. The work is still

up to each of us individually. Good Luck

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Does it come in Vanilla and does the ingredients have soy in it?