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Hiw do I select yogurt - I'm still preop, but trying to what and what not to buy.  Yesterday, it was yogurt.  I read labels and did not see a sugar free greek yogurt.  Does this not exist, or should I g...

Egd done, sleep study done, cardiology started - Inch by  inch... egd was eventful, as i had to do it without meds due to apnea.   Could have rescheduled and brought in anesthesia, but i said lets get it done......and he d...

Guess I have to leave this group..... - Just opened letter from surgeon.  He wants to do rny instead of sleeve due to hernia.  I guess I'll need to switch boards.  You all have been great.  I'll be back to visit!

Started last clearance today .... - Sleep study done, cpap on order, egd done, cardiology started, nuclear stress test next week, then chest xray and im DONE!!

Begining to worry that I am too old... - I will soon be 59, health issues popping up everywhere.  Maybe I have waited too long.  Little blue today.

Is my future surgery noe in jeopardy - Had egd today, found hernia.  I was not surprised, but in other cases Dr states no problem, he sill remove during surgery.  This time he didnt.  He said he may need to do rny du...

Egd done!, sleep study done! - Still making baby steps.  May have to have rny due to hernia, we will see!

The one thing this RN will take to hospital for su - My own bath clothes!   I've worked cardiac and l@d, you don't even want to know where hospital cloths go lol lol.  Most surgical patients enjoy wet cloths to the face after surg...

Stretching exercise - My surgery date is 12/10/13.  I am so out of shape, a feel very stiff.  I find it very hard to pick up fallen things from the floor.    I'm 58, is it too late for me to limber u...

Tomorrows my egd - Just a little nervous, but i can do this.  I can do all things thru Christ that strengthens me.

Anyone use Unjury products - Getting ready to order my protein drinks, soups and powder.  Thinking of going with Unjury....opinions welcome.

Do you find it easier to exercise after surgery? - I get winded (short of breath) when I walk, and my back and legs ache.  I am so hoping this is due to my weight and I will be able to exercise again.  I find it difficult to pic...

Another baby step - EGD Monday, Sleep Study this w - Step, by step I'm approaching my date of 12-10.  Monday, I have a scheduled EGD, and I'm not to terribly afraid, but will be glad to have it behind me.  If feels sooooo good to ...

Need advice - I know that i have sleep apnea, been waking up gasping lately.  I am waiting fir delivery of home sleep study equip. And have egd scheduled next week.  Should i call and put off...

Wish the board would light up - Sure wish this board would become active again.  It was so helpful a few tears ago when my daughter was planning surgery.  Just thinking.......  

Scheduled 12/10, need advice on protein drinks - Surgery scheduled with Dr Torquati at Duke.  Wanting to begin to stock up on post op foods. Wow is it confusing.  I want to buy my protein drinks and soups.  So many ads, which ...

Faced it today, another big stepj - I've known that I had sleep apnea for a long time, but would not deal with it.  With surgery date in Dec., and kind advice from this site, I decided I must have the talk with MD...

Fonts - The board is such a great help.  I'm scheduled for 12/10/13 and have learned so much.  Those on the losers bench are so gracious to share their experiences, and I love this site...

Surgery scheduled for December. Wnting to get rid - I am resisting urge, but so looking forward to cleaning closets.

Apnea - I know i have it, but never been diagnosed.  I think i have it. ....really bad.  Weight gain makes it worse, weight loss makes it better. I was hoping i could just get my sleeve...

What can I expect... - I have good idea of post op related issues that follow this procedure, but what can I realistically expect as benefits longtime.  Do you have more energy?   I have become so sti...

Saw hematologist.... - And was told I could have surgery!  Will take Lovenox for 6 weeks afterwards to prevent blood clots, now its on to the EGD!  Baby steps, but getting there.  

WOW that was fast - My first appt. at Duke WLS. Was 8-27-13, my letter of acceptance came today!  Unreal fast.  And I was planning baby steps.  Lol

Wow that was fast - I went for my first appt. with Dr Torquati on 8-27-13.  Saw nutritionist and psych and had labs drawn.  Got my letter today from BC&BS......Accepted!   I recognized he was organ...

Hematologist visit for clots - Anyone have to get ok from hematology before surgery because of history of blood clots?  What did they do?