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recipes... - I grew up on a farm and can cook beef, pork, and chicken with nooooo problem.  But, I have no clue how to cook salmon, tuna or Tilapia.   Can anyone share how to prepare fish?  ...

2nd doubts - Surgery is the 17th.  I thought I was prepared.  I thought I was ready.  As it gets closed and my head gets foggier on the stupid liquid diet I'm starting to doubt everything!  ...

Liquid diet... - Is there a difference between broth and strained clear soup?  Today for lunch, one of my cooks (I'm a cafe' mgr not mega rich with my own staff...lol)  made veggie/beef soup.  I...

Is this normal???? - I'm on day 2 of my pre-op diet and my emotions are all over the board.  I'm crying over the littlest thing.  I'm short with people, especially my husband.  I feel like I'm going...

I don't agree with the surgeon's goal - I went yesterday for my last pre-op appointment.  The nurse showed me the surgeon's goal, based on all these different statistics.  It was about 40 lbs more then where I want to...

Clothes - At what point do you buy new clothes and get rid of your fat clothes?  I packed away my summer clothes last night.  It was kinda sad.  I am a clothes whore!  I'm going to miss s...

protein question... - Surgery is 12/17, once I'm done with my liquids and mushy foods what is my best option to get all of my protein?  I'm planning on doing at least 1 protein shake a day, which wil...

Another newbie question... - My surgery is 12/17.  I'm starting to plan things for when I come home.  Honestly, the thought of pureed meat makes me want to hurl.  Do I have to have it or can I supplement wi...

I have a date.... - Dec. 17th.  What do I want to take to the hospial with me?

Newbie questions - I have so many things swirling in my head, as I'm sure most pre-ops do.  How do you handle seeing or being around sweets and other foods that we shouldn't have?  Do you miss buf...

The nerves have set in....just found out I'M APPRO - My head is spinning and my over-sized tummy is in knots.  I know it's the right thing for my health.  I know I can do this.  I'm just scared sh*tless!

Crossing fingers....prayers please! - I just called the surgeons office and they have submitted my paperwork.  Prayers for approval...please.  I'm hoping to get this in by the end of the year.  Approval is risky bec...

Round 2 or 3 or maybe it's 4 by now - I had surgery scheduled for 10/12 but the anesthesiologist backed out...too soon after a heart attack and stents.  Surgery was re-scheduled for 12/12.  Two days before the surge...

Postponed...again! - Today was my pre-op, surgery scheduled to the 26th.  Well, it got postponed again.  My 3 doctors can not agree on the best way to do my surgery.  One dr. says no to the plavix a...

Shopping suggestions.... - My surgery is 12/26, what should I be stocking up on for my "food" once I get home?  How many different flavors of protein shakes?  Do they go bad?  Is there a brand that's bett...

Patting myself on the back... - I am in day 2 of my liver shrinking diet.  So far, I've done really well.  I didn't go to the office for the staff carry-in.  I haven't cheated.  I am feeling pretty good!  I ju...

Surgery has been postponed - I went to the doctor today for my last visit before my 10/31 surgery.  It was decided that it was too soon after my heart attack to have surgery.  So, we are waiting until Dec. ...

Day 8 of pre-op diet - Today is my 8th day of this icky diet and I am obsessed with food.  I thought the first few days were supposed to be the roughest...not for me.  I'm seeing food everywhere, even th...

prayers please.... - I am schedule for surgery next Wed. I just received a call that they won't do the surgery until I have a ct scan. During my pre-op appointment, the xray showed a spot on my lung....

2 week pre-op please help... - My pre-op diet consists of 1 replacement bar/shake or egg for breakfast, 4 other replacement bars/shake, and 1 normal light meal.  My mother in law is coming up on Sat...what's the...

I have a date! - I found out on Friday that I am scheduled for surgery on 10/31.  What do I need to pack for the hospital? The nerves have officially set in.  I have doubts if I can do this.  I ...

WOW...6 months done! - I had my 6th supervised weightloss visit today.  They will be submitting later this week or first part of next week.  Prayers for a quick approval.

3 down and 3 to go... - I'm 1/2 way through my 6 months dr. supervision.  I gained weight last month...a lot of weight actually.  They were understanding.  I had a medication change and my new med causes ...

Protein shake - Can anyone tell me a good protein shake?

Just getting started - Greetings to anyone reading this! Let me start by saying that WLS for me isn't a want...it's a need.  I'm 43 with high everything!  I am diabetic and had a heart attack in Feb.  I...