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one week post op update, my first SV and y first N - I have been MIA for the most of the week. I had my one week follow up today. I felt great after surgery except my G tube about drove me BONKERS!! I have never been so glad to se...

Surgery was yesterday. - I had my surgery yesterday morning. I am feeling alright. The only pain I am having is on my left side but that seems to be getting better. My potassium is low so they have me s...

WOW!! Its happening tomorrow! - Its hard to think that in 11 hours I will be having surgery. I got here to San Diego and went for a walk on the beach. The three hour car ride gave me lots of time to think lol....

Pulled off the BIG surprise this weekend!!! - So this weekend I pulled off the biggest surprise. I have been keeping a secret about my mom coming here from my kids for months. She came down here to be with the kids while I ...

Pre op day done! - Yesterday was my pre op day. Had a chest X-ray, labs, ultrasound, EKG and all the final details covered. It was a long long day but so worth it! I have to be at the hospital at ...

Pre op done! - I had all my pre op appointments today. Blood work, EKG, chest X-ray, ultra sound and final meeting with my surgeon. All is good and surgery is May 30th. I have to be at the hos...

A few magnesium bowl prep question. -  I have my pre op appointment on Monday so I will ask my surgeon this question also but I wanted to get some feedback from those who have used the magnesium  drink for bowl prep...

So proud of me!! - I have been on my all liquid diet for a week now. Tonight when I got off work I ALMOST gave in and got the stinking burger that I have been CRAVING! However, I told myself I hav...

Third day of all liquids. - Today is day 3 of my liquid pre op diet. I have to do this for three weeks! The first day I thought how am I EVER going to do this?!?!?!? Now its day 3 and I keep thinking to my...

Help from someone who has completed the liquid die - This is my second day on the all liquid diet. Hunger has not been as bad as I thought it was going to be. I am getting about 90 grams of protein and about 180 ounces of fluid. H...

May 30 th is the date - Would love to have a surgery buddy. I am having RNY on May 30th with Dr. Julie Ellner.

May 30th anyone? - Is anyone else having surgery on May 30th? Would love to have a surgery buddy.

A neat little new story I found on my Dr. - I am having RNY on May 30th with Dr. Julie Ellner. I looked her up on youtube and found this neat news story.   http://youtu.be/hrAdJ6ql7Gs

3 protein reviews - I have tried three new protein sources in the last few days and I wanted to share my thoughts on them. 1. Unjury chicken soup protein powder. 21 grams of protein per scoop. ...

Excuse me....is that seat taken?? - Yes, that one right there on the losers bench!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got the call!! Surgery is approved! I will take my seat on the losers bench on May 30th! I am on cloud nine r...

What if I don't have five years of documented weig - So my insurance wants 5 years of documented weight. Well here is the thing....... I had no insurance from 2006 until late December of 2009. I am so worried they will deny me bec...

Share your favorites - Can I ask for some posts on your favorite protein concoctions that you have come up with? I have seen some great ones on here and would like to try out some of them since it see...

Blood Work......The wait is driving me CRAZY!!!! - I had all my required blood work before submitting to the insurance done yesterday. Now the wait is driving me crazy! Can anyone tell me how long it took to get there blood work...

RainbowRN? Has anyone talked to her? - I know she had her surgery earlier this week and I was wondering how she was doing? Anyone talk to her?

My thoughts on Unjury protien powder - I ordered a sample set of the Unjury powder. It came in today so I tried 3 of the 5 and even had the kids taste test with me. The chicken soup really did taste like chicken soup...

Has anyone used BCBS of AZ for WLS? - I have BCBS of AZ and it covers WLS. I was wondering what your out of pocket costs were/are? Thanks in advance for your help

Heart rate monitor. - My Dr. wants me to get a heart rate monitor. She wants it to be the kind with a chest strap. I know they can be pricey and I don't mind spending the money on a good one. Can any...

Two phase liver shrinking diet.....Anyone else? - My Dr. (Dr. Julie Ellner San Diego C.A.) requires a two phase liver shrinking diet. Phase one is 3 meals a day, as much lean protein as you want and two cups of vegetables. No d...

Getting in my water! - So today I realized that if I have a bottle of water sitting on my desk I do not seem to drink it. However if I have a little Styrofoam  cup (about 8oz) I am finishing it off in...

Need help from anyone who has had WLS - How did you feel for the first week after surgery? I will try not to drag this out but here is why I need to know. I am going to my schedule for the beginning of June. (work...