Special K Protein water ROCKS!!! You can buy them in bottles alread made or in the To Go pouches like Crystal Light. In 20oz there is 30 calories, 0 Fat, 7g Carb, 5g Fiber, 0g Sugar (no sugar alcohols) and 5g of Protein!! I drink 20oz through out the day b/t regular water just for some extra protein and flavor!! So far boughten the Reg. Ice Tea and Straw./Kiwi. Love 'Em!!!

My surgery is May 21st, just three days away. I am a little scared but mostly excited. I'm ready to start on my journey to healthier me. I think if you weren't a little scared you wouldn't be normal and be just a little to anxious to have such a serious life changing procedure done. Everything will be fine.

I had my surgery on 5/14 and up to that date I was scared to death. Everything went great and I fell better than ever. It's only been four days since surgery and I've dropped 10 lbs. I am so glad I did this. I actually went to Target today and felt fine. You will do great!! I know it's scary but keep your chin up. It really is worth it.

Frank, if I had replied to you yesterday I would have said yeah - go back to work man - I have been home for 5 days feeling great, no pain meds, cleared to drive, then last night it hit me like a knife in the chest. I finally gave in and took the lortab. I was having gas pain in my diapraghm like someone shoved a knife in my and was twisting it. No matter what I did, walking - which helped a bit - lying down - drinking or not drinking it would subside then attack me. I had my first sleepless night since I came home. Also, the part that is really hard now is the non stop drinking - and as a result - the nonstop peeing. I used to take one or two bathroom breaks per shift at my desk job - now I am up every 20 minutes. Also, the gas, weird bowel movements, serious dead and rotting dragon breath - well if you can stay home longer, please do. I took two weeks off and now I am wishing I had taken 4. Seriously. I can't even begin to wrap my brain around starting on mashed/pureed foods and having to go into my office. I am seriously going to bring three pairs of underwear with me. I will literally be graduating to mashed foods the monday I go back and I can just imagine the cramps, farts, and possible dumping I might have. Going back to work after any other surgery I could understand but this whole new food thing is giving me pause. I will probably work half days in the office and half days at home to avoid any weird food situations.

Ok, I got my surgery date now.. June 24th and I'm scared..all these things running though my head having dreams of the surgery and all...someone tell me you or some one you know went though the same thing, but, so glad you or they did it.