Thank you so much for asking this!  I was going to start a thread asking about what kind of protein shakes people here use as well.  I went into a health food store and felt like a deer in the headlights looking at all the different kinds, and I was worried about buying a giant jar of that stuff and then discovering that it's gross or something.  I know from my nutrition class what I'm supposed to look for on the label, but only the awesome folks here can give me reviews of which ones they actually LIKE.

Looking forward to seeing what people have to say!

Thank you all for your replies.  I will await patiently and hopefully I will get called a little sooner than later.  :)

Hi Amanda and welcome...

The meetings are basically a gathering of people who have had surgery, are thinking of having surgery and even for family and friends.

No "cost" but usually we pass a cup around and put in what we can because the moderator, Jennifer, pays for the room herself so we do what we can.

What we discuss usually depends on the people attending and what's on there mind. Your questions and concerns are shared with the group as well as your achievements.

It's a great time and a chance to meet other people that have gone through this same journey.

Do come and join us it will be great to meet you.

Ada

 hello,i definatly prefered the chocolate,i had cheated a bit as i was so hungry i was having horrible headaches,i was also eating carrots was never told i could not eat carrots,lol,my mother tried vanilla as i had alot left over and mixed with black coffee was amazing she said,and now it is a new and improved optifast it dose taste better then when i had to drink it last year,but who ever is on optifast judt remember what the outcome will be and what your working for,i know its hard and its always worrysome to thin what if they open me up and they cant do itbecause the liver is still big or swollen,i did it for 2 weeks but for those who are doing itfor 4 or 6 weeks its much harder,and even if your bmi is under the mark you still might have to di longer,my momscblood tests came back and was told to do it for 6 weeks as her liver was fatty and enlarged,so it was shocker,so myadvice never think thatif your under the right amount for the time of optifast because your blood tests may show something different needing to stay on optifast longer,Amanda

 this sounds great,is there a cost?and what goes on exactly?do i have to email someone to let them know if id be attending?thank you Amanda