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NSV i had to share - I am about a year and a half from surgery and have been at goal for about 6 months.  In my appeal letter to get my surgery covered I said i was tired of "sitting on the sideline...

LEMON CALTRATE BITES ARE COMING BACK!!!! - I am dying for my little bite of lemon heaven.  I called the company and they are starting at the end of the month to produce them again.  She wouldn't say what the issue was, b...

Comparing Celebrate ENS shake and GNC Shake with v - I love love Celebrate but they are online only and costly.  Went to GNC and i bought their newer shake for women with vitamins.  Only 10g of protein but vitamin list seems relat...

is Centrum eliminating their Chewables and replaci - went onto the centrum website and they no longer show them under "Products"   I am not ready to buy any now, but will stock up if they are going to discontinue.   anyone...

is Centrum eliminating their Chewables and replaci - I hope not.  But i went onto centrum.com and they don't list their regular chewables anymore under Products.    Anyone have any issues yet buying them in the store.  I a...

TNE Scope vs traditional EGD to rule out ulcer. W - So, my continuing saga.  Went to my surgeon (out of network) who thinks that i need to do a TNE scope.  Supposedly less invasive (thru the nose, no sedation, etc).  My PCP is also ...

don't really think i have a stricture, but darned - I am almost 1 year out and have not had one problem with digestion.  No constipation, no foamies, no dumping.  NADA.  Two weeks ago i had a bowl of homemade (by someone else)pea so...

Whoo Hooo. I made it to goal - I am still sorta in shock.  I am actually below goal for my metabolic dr.  He wanted me to stop at 150.  I wanted to get to 142 and say that i lost 100 pounds. And i wanted to do i...

OT Need help: Butterfly tatoo - hi, I am looking to get a butterfly tattoo for my 1 year.  Looking for pictures of anyone who has one or advice if there is an "official" butterfly for WLS ( i know it is a reco...

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Bad eating day, not enough protein - My surgery was in Nov and i am at the dr. goal of 150.  Body seems happy, but i really want to get to 140 and then start to do more muscle and weights.  I know i will get very sad ...

where is it documented that WL patients should hav - There is lots of talk about how "we" need different levels to be considered "normal".  However, i have yet to find any documentation from doctors, research, labs that list the new ...

lab tests and add post about my leg cramps--help p - Hi all, i have been having leg cramps and people asked about my levels: Neither dr (metabolic and endo) said anthing needed to be changed or added to my supplementation. Sod...

weird pains - I don't think it is a stricture but i haven't had this weird sensation in 6 months.  It feels like i am a bit clogged up  (going down) when i swallow.  I am not feeling like i am g...

Finally see what others see - I guess i see the weight loss in the mirror, but not really.   I got a thank you card from my nephew with a picture of me enclosed and i had to do a double take.  That was really t...

Lora, DVT question - Hi Lora, I know you had a DVT in the past.  Me too, five years ago.  I remember you posting that you occassionally get leg cramps in that leg.  I have had some awful ones this w...

Julians Bakery No Carb Bread--tasted - So i ordered a plain and cinnamon.  Delivered in two days.  Pricey.  $24.99 for 2 loaves (including shipping).  But, my DH was missing bread so i thought i would try it. I opene...

Noticed bruising on my calf - Normally this would not alarm me, but i had a few on my other shin last week.  This time it is the leg that had a clot 5 years ago. I called my vascular surgeon and he doesn't t...

antibiotics/cough etc - Hi, I have been fighting a cough for over a week.  Feels like it may be turning into bronchitis.  If it is, do i just request a liquid antibiotic?   Thanks

stalled, i think... - I am not terribly upset, but trying to figure out the mechanics behind it.  I am eating basically the same i have been for the 4 months (NOV 1) now.  I have even started to REALLY ...

Calcet Creamy Bites - AHHHH...  The angels were singing.  I ordered my regular shakes from Celebrate and got the sample pack of the other stuff.  I finally tried the Calcet bites.  I figured, how differ...

TGIF menu - Going to dinner tonite.  Was looking at the fusion skewers (without the pita).  i think those would be a good choice.  Any thoughts? http://www.tgifridays.com/greatfood#skewers  ...

Wink Frozen Desserts - Just saw this on a low-carb blog i have been reading for awhile ( who is awesome, btw).  anyhow, i wanted to pass this along.  http://www.winkfrozendesserts.com Wink is a no...

Iron - Dr gave go ahead for iron supplement. Said slow iron. Did not give dose. Ordering shakes from celebrate this week. They have all different amounts. Which one do you suggest. Kel...

Twin Labs Bariatric Support Vitamins In Store SOON - http://www.twinlab.com/brands/twinlab-bariatric-support I was in my local health food store and asked about vitamins and mentioned surgery.  THe lady gave me a pamphlet from her...