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Suffering In Silence -     I am so elated over having a gastric bypass  a few months ago.  I believe it has been the best thing for me.  It's working for me.  I am losing the weight slowly but surely....

I am so excited for you! Only 5 more days. You will be so happy with...

I am so sorry that you got sick over the holidays, and equally as sorry...

The Holiday Season Is Officially Over! -      Well, here I am at the end of the holiday season.  I not only survived, but I lost weight through the holidays.  When was the last time that happened?  Never...NEVER!?!  Wo...

Congrats Cami!!!! I am so excited for you!

What Happened To All The Food? -      It's been a while since I have blogged.  I didn't realize it had been so long.  Well, I decided not only is it time to do so, but to address the common post op food issue. ...

Three miles this week. - Well, I hit three miles this week!!!  We were told to be at three miles by our 6 week appointment and I made it before my 4 weeks post op.  It was pushing it but if I take my time ...

Bandaids and Surgical Site - Hey all,  to all of you who have dealt with bandaids and had a reaction to them after "x" amount of days, can you tell me how you remedied it.  Where my drain was, I was told to ke...

Home Again -      My husband and I drove over to the coast last Monday, November 4th for our pre-op.  All was pretty uneventful during our pre-op and our visit with our surgeon.  Life was lo...

Hi all - I just wanted to update you. Sugery went well for the hubby and I. We're a little sore and I am personally very. tired, as I can't sleep well in the hoapit. Thank you all for th...

Tomorrow is the day. - Well the hubby and I are safely tucked into our hotel room. My check in is at 6:00 am with surgery at 7:30. My hubby checks in at 8:30 for a 10:15 surgery. We are both very excit...

Two Days And Waiting. -       Well, here it is Sunday night November 3, 2015.  My check in is Tuesday November 5, 2013 at 6:00 am.  I have spent my day cleaning my house like a mad woman, preparing for...

Congratulations!!

Really? -        Through this process I have read many things.  I have read about the surgery itself,  the issues that others before me have had, and how so many people have either  negat...

Smell And Taste...A thing Of The Past? -      I have been on my pre-op liquid diet for almost three weeks now, and I have lost 18 pounds.   Head hunger, from time to time, still rears its ugly little head.  Ice cream c...

I'm right there with you....remember we can support each other...

Feeling frustrated. - Well, surgery is Nov. 5th. and my honey is in the hospital with cellutlitis once again.  He let the E.R. dr. know that he was scheduled on Nov. 5th and the dr. decided to keep h...

Here We Go Again -     Well, its 10/16/2013.  We are less than three weeks away from surgery.  A major positive change in our future.  I must say that I am very excited not only to be having the s...

Visions Of The Future -     A few days ago I blogged about "Things Of The Past".  It was a challenge brought forth by my surgical team, in preparation for my upcoming weight loss surgery.  Well, here i...

Things Of The Past -     I was challenged at my pre-surgery information class to journal about my past and then what my goals would be for my future.  What led to my eating?  Why did I put myself in...

Bariatric Vitamins - I was wondering where everyone gets their vitamins from.  While in our pre-surgery class this week we were told to make sure that we have our vitamins ready to go as well as oth...

Day 8 Of Pre-Op Diet And The Dreaded "E" Word. -     Well day eight of my pre-op diet started much like any other.  I got up drank 4 oz of my protein drink and decided today was a great day to clean the house.  Its excercise r...

Day Six Of The Pre-Op Four Week Liquid Diet -     Well, I am on the night of day six of my four week liquid diet.  I then have another month of that same dreaded liquid diet post-op.  I find myself not exactly hungry, which...

Hi Karen, I've tried to send a personal note but can't seem to do it. ...

A New Begining -      It's the evening of Sept 30, 2013.  I have had nothing, nada, zero food pass my mouth this entire day.  It's been a lot easier than I thought it would be; however, I find m...