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Why why why?? - Why is it that skinny people always accuse obese people of being fat just because we are lazy, and eat junk all the time?  But then, when I haven't seen someone for a long time and...

You go girl!!!!

Checking in - Well, it has been 6 months since my operation and almost that long since I posted.  I am sorry now that I haven't posted more of my journey; I just read back over my other posts an...

Bowel movement dumping? - OK, so I am 5 months out now, and I am finding that I am having issues with constipation (like so many others).  I am going to start taking something everyday for this, but in the ...

What to do with constipation??? - I am in my 4th month out, and constipation is starting to set in.  I need to take Milk of Mag every week to get things moving, and until I go, I feel uncomfortable.  I can feel it ...

OMG!! Was this dumping? Need some advice - Last night, I took some Nyquil liquid for the first time to help me sleep.  I have never dumped before, and I am one of those that can have an occasional sweet with no problem.  I ...

A Small Triumph!! - I had surgery on 11/2, and since then I have lost around 40lbs.  I have felt let down occasionally since some people have lost even more, but today, a triumph!!  I went to the stor...

What do we eat instead of pasta, bread and potatoe - I came from a home where having mashed potatoes or pasta as a side for meals was a standard.  Obviously, I love them both...What do we eat now instead of these things?  I have such...

What's happening, is this dumping??? - I have been doing very well with eating.  I can eat most anything and if I take it slow and don't eat too much, I have been OK.  However, for the second time in a few days, I have ...

Help, yucky protein!! - I would love to find out from everyone what kind of protein you buy and actually like.  I have been through so many types, and find it hard to keep down.  I'm tired of wasting my m...

Protein Question - I know I haven't been getting in enough protein because I don't like the shakes.  My weight loss has slowed down, could it be because I am not getting enough protein?  I exercise e...

3 weeks post op, am I losing enough? - So, I am three weeks post op and I just had my second check up with the surgeon.  I weighed in at 285 today.  My preop appt on Oct 24th I was 308, and my first post op appt 6 days ...

Another check up today - Well, I had another check up today.  Everything is looking good.  I lost another 8lbs from my last appt, for a grand total of 22 lbs since my preop appt.  Is that good?  I was real...

So sorry to hear you have had such a difficult month. I come from a...

1st Doctors appt, and full liquids!! - Yea, I went to the doctor yesterday for my first post op appointment, and everything is looking good.  I have lost an additional 6lbs (down to 293).  I was a little disappointed th...

Nov 6, surgery was Nov 2 - I meant to post after my Oct 24 preop appointment, but I forgot.  My preop went pretty well.  I had an EKG and a lot of bloodwork done.  I had my weight checked and was told to sta...

On my way!! - Finally, I have approval from Cigna.  I have been looking at surgery since February, and now in early October, I am finally on my way.  In a way, I am glad for the wait.  I initial...

Dr. Moran in Raleigh, NC - I am hoping to have my surgery with Dr. Joseph Moran in Raleigh, NC.  Has anyone had experience with him?  I know his bedside manner  isn't fantastic, but I just want to know about...