REPOST: FAQ / Dx's Advice to a Newbie on WLS

About a month ago, I posted a request for tips on getting started in a WLS journey. The complete link is at: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/44570.html?vc=0 Dx, the most prolific poster on the board, linked a whole series of past posts related to problems, from preparation to panniculectomy. The links are below. Happy new year! (as I drink my liver shrinkage ****tail of skim milk and Carnation Instant Breakfast) Brian (Lap RNY 1/15/07) ___________________ Welcome to posting on The Men's Board. No FAQ's page as such, just hit the "view older posts" link at the bottom And pick and choose.... This Board has been in existence for about 16 months now, So there's quite a bit of stuff. Here are some links to Info Blocks or re-posts that some have found useful..... (just from the last 5 months) Take to the Hospital? http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/44353.html?vc=0 Pain- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/44352.html?vc=0 Fear- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/41823.html?vc=0 or http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/24161.html?vc=0 Water Loading- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/23429.html?vc=0 Who's Who- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/roster.html or http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/36725.html?vc=0 Some Topics- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/43332.html?vc=0 Light-Headed/ Dizzy- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/35968.html?vc=0 Tips / Tricks for Hunger/Grazing....... http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/42269.html?vc=0 Can I have caffeine?- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/34230.html?vc=0#34230 From Tim A's Profile- Designing a Male Strategy for Success - Session I http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8002576446572812343&hl=en Designing a Male Strategy for Success - Session II http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2481915668071636267 Protein Drinks- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/34106.html?vc=0#34106 Post WLS Depression- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/33852.html?vc=0 NEW PLATEAU BUSTER- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/41577.html?vc=0 Shoulder Pains after surgery- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/33265.html?vc=0#33265 Eat like a normal person?- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/41196.html?vc=0 Testosterone anyone? http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/39350.html?vc=0 Iron- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/36363.html?vc=0 Getting enough Protein (without living on shakes)- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/36136.html?vc=0 THE Rules to go by- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/35746.html?vc=0 new mental/emotional challenges (discussion) http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/35076.html?vc=0 ALL ABOUT DUMPING !!!- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/34019.html?vc=0 Eating SLOW-----HOW???? - (actually, any posts from Eddie Weedo have good responses) He's asked a lot of great questions--- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/28995.html?vc=0 Slow Loss! ...oh Really? http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/28810.html?vc=0 MUCH Calcium info!- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/27469.html?vc=0 even........ Buffets- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/postdetail/26439.html?vc=0 Also drop in on the 'weekly's' like - 'Sunday Weekly Weigh-in' and 'CF's 50 Mile Challenge" To get a sense of the huge progress made by so many here.... Hope these help give you some info... Best Wishes- Dx

Brian, Thanks for all the links. Being fairly new to the boards, I really appreciate it. Floyd

Brian, These links are a wonderful reference and they are organized so well. Thank you. Jim

Very cool Brian! Thanks for compiling and Dx, eternal thanks for all you do for all of us! - Bobby