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NSV - I lug big bulky equipment from school to school all the time. Rarely does anyone even offer to hold the door until today. I put a mostly empty bag on the ground before getting in t...

4 Week Post Op Update - Hard to believe that it has actually been 4 weeks since my surgery. It has been quite a journey thus far. Christmas was not easy. We have a big family meal on Christmas Eve ...

Look at you! Tucking in your shirt. Such confidence! Looking...

DFW exercise pants give away - I have several pair of exercise shorts, capris and full length leggings size XL. I would much rather give them to someone who will use them than to just donate to Goodwill. Most...

Lesson Learned -   Two weeks post-op, the protein shakes were giving me diarrhea and that was getting old. I was craving food.  I had tried some salmon (just a little bit) without any sign o...

WLS and gallstones? - I had surgery 12/4. Last night I bumped up my liquid diet schedule and woke up at 4 a.m. throwing up blood and dirreah. Been in the ER since 4:30 am. They think it may be gall ston...

Craving under 2 wk post op - For 4 months I have been on liquid protein shakes with salmon for dinner. Now that I am back on protein shakes after surgery I crave salmon. I have a beautiful piece of fish in my ...

Day 8 - Post op - Here we are Day 8. Second day on protein shakes. Yeah! Got all my staples out today. Yeah! Lost 10 lbs since last Dr. visit. Yeah! Why still so blue? My knee is still sore f...

Soooo happy for you!!!!

Sorry - just have to ask about dumping - I have often heard about dumping associated with bypass but sometimes people have referred to it with the sleeve. It doesn't sound pretty. But I would prefer to know what to exp...

Tastes different - For four months prior to surgery I have been on my protein shakes during the day with fish for dinner. The only way I could stay on this plan was the taste. Optifast is made by ...

Day 6 - Post op -   Two days ago I felt like I hit a wall. I had been taking my pain meds more for my sprained knee than surgery issues and paid a price. I also took off my bandages (because ...

Day 3 post op - Home at last! There is nothing better than being home and sleeping in your own bed. Recovery is going better than I expected. Still taking Hydrocodone (just in case), keepin...

Post op day 2 - All seems to be going well. Walked around the block twice. WhooHoo! Finally convinced Dad that I would be okay at home. So good to be home. :-)

Update - Surgery went well. Post-op seems okay.  Glad I brought toothbrush and  seat jacket.   

Can't sleep - In 2 hours I leave for the hospital. There is still so much to do. Got to get some rest. 

were replies deleted? - I posted a message earlier today regarding family concerns and people have responded. I know this because I see part of the response in my email. However, I cannot retrieve or s...

Family concerns - Got a call from my dad last night. He hasn't wanted me to have the lap band, much less the revision. Generally, he shares his concerns, but supports my decision. He called to te...