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Question about calcium - I've been looking and I can't find the answer so I thought I'd ask here. I know why we take 2 multis vitamins, B vitamins and iron but why calcium?

How do you respond to this? - Twice now I have had people I haven't seen for a while, say to me "You have lost weight." I usually just say, "Yes, I have." but it seems awkward. Not sure why but that statement s...

I'm FREEZING 24/7! - I know it's pretty common after a big weight loss but someone please tell me it passes. The only time I'm warm is if I'm in the shower. In the evening I sit in front of the fire wi...

Question about fluid intake - I easily drink 64 ounces of decaf iced tea per day and probably twice that most days. It's normal for me and I'm always thirsty. I understand why we have fluid goals in the beginni...

Multi-Vitamin question - If I take both of my multi vitamins together (Centrum Chewable) will the calcium in them negate the iron? If not is there any reason why I should not take them together?

I'm in a dangerous place. - My brain is playing games with me and I'm wondering if anyone out there has been where I am now? I have lost about 85 pounds and I'm about 5.5 months out from surgery. Monday I ...

Worried about my after care - I had surgery in February. Since then I have been back to the surgeon's office twice. Once was 2 weeks post op for staple removal and once was 6 weeks post op. At my 6 week appoint...

How do you know if you dump or not? - I've seen a few cases where people thought they were having something sugar free and it wasn't so they found out that they dump but how do most people know?

Help with portion size - I had my 8 week appointment today with my surgeon's Nurse Practitioner. During the appointment she asked how much I am eating. I eat three meals per day and they are about 1/2 cup ...

BA wild vherry calcium lozenges - I've been taking these since surgery and just today noticed that the serving size is 3 lozenges. Am I honestly supposed to suck on THREE of these lozenges three times a day? I've o...

a good breakfast choice? - Half of a toasted whole wheat sandwich thin with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of sugar free jelly.  (I'd only eat half)  I'm just over 4 weeks out and I'm searching...