Sorry for having been so MIA lately. Here's the situation. My surgery had been planned for March 29th, due to complications my RNY was not completed. I had too much scar tissue from a previo...
109 views · 8 replies · posted by LeiLei43
The last month and half or so things have gone downhill for me. I'm not sure why, but I just lost all motivation, drive whatever you want to call it to do anything right eating wise. I don't...
383 views · 22 replies · posted by Manda32
We had to send our beloved Maximus across the bridge today. We rescued him 3 1/2 years ago...and he was the missing piece that we didn't even know we were missing. Right after he got the s...
563 views · 17 replies · posted by TessieLoo
So does anyone have any neat tips or ideas for items to pack in the hospital? I remember all these wonderful packing list ideas back when I was going in to have my kids hahaha. I know we'l...
53 views · 6 replies · posted by Scary.Airy
Hi everyone, how's it going? My MIL went into the hospital last night. She has Crohn's & severe Colitis. I will leave work early today after a few mtgs and go to the hospital and see what's...
584 views · 52 replies · posted by Daisydoo02
Good morning Pouch Pals. Too many snow days for me and the scale is showing it this morning. Time to get back on the horse and do some exercise, haven't been to the gym since last Friday. ...
100 views · 18 replies · posted by crqvingchange
Hello! I am having bypass on May 21 (gah! yay! happy happy!) and have a 4 day trip to San Antonio for son's basic training graduation on June 8. I know that this is a bit soon for a trip, b...
236 views · 10 replies · posted by Sheila H.
Hi All, I can't imagine I'm the first one to make a post like this. However, I feel like I need to put something out here to make myself accountable. I am 6 years post-op; 298 down to 153...
300 views · 6 replies · posted by SGonzo
I don’t know why I found this so hilarious. Maybe will give someone else a chuckle. ...
420 views · 27 replies · posted by Shannon S.
I have had a lapband for 8 years and pretty much hate it. It's been empty for years. I still have minor issues. When I say "minor" I mean inconveniences that bother me on a regular basis. Li...
172 views · 7 replies · posted by kaytiebugs
I have felt like a failure for so long. I did really good for a long time. But I have failed, my body has failed. I quit smoking, I got remarried after a horrible 1st marriage and divor...
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IT SEEMS I'M STAYING AT 270 LBS FOR A WHOLE 2 WEEKS WHAT IS GOING ON MAYBE I NEED TO HEAD TO A GYM OR GO WALKING I HAVE NOT GOT MYSELF MOTIVATED YET BUT IT SEEMS I NEED SOME HELP RIDING ON M...
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My surgery has been moved closer by 1 week! Now scheduled for June 1. Will turn 68 years old 52 days following surgery. I never dreamed I would be this close to my goal. I think I am con...
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Hi everyone! I am doing research on Dr Liza Maria Pompa and I don’t see any candid reviews of her on YouTube. Have any of you had a VSG done by her? What was your experience? Thanks...
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Hello all! Can anyone let me know their weight loss results after being re-sleeved? My original sleeve was done in March 2009. I’ve now had a re-gain of 70lbs. Thanks in advance for your ...
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Hello! So, I am considering a gastric sleeve to get my weight under control with a low BMI of about 31-32. I struggle every day to maintain my weight where it is and obesity runs in my fami...
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Okay so let me start off with this; I struggle with the term "journey" being used all. the. time. when I read WLS blogs etc. It always seems overused, and I used to thing it was kind of corn...
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I had my 2nd appointment with Dr. Tomcho today, who is overseeing my medically supervised 6 month pre-op weight management program. I also did a resting metabolic rate (RMR) test today. No s...
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This week is the start of my journey. April 10 - I went to my first seminar / meeting on Tuesday April 10. April 11 - I filled out my doctor's paperwork and submitted it (nervously) t...
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I have a RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) test tomorrow. So I'm in the 24 hour window of no exercise, no medications, no vitamins, no alcohol, and no caffeine. After 8 PM it will be no food or l...
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