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clothing swap - It's the 1st ANNUAL PLUS SIZED CLOTHING SWAP! Saturday, October 12th 2-4 pm Bronx Community Club Henderson Hwy Tickets in advance: $5 At the door:$7 Bring a maximum...

Recipes - I started a facebook recipe group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/518283228237290/ Hopefully that works, please join & share your recipes! (If there's no link, just co...

Silly question. - I had the RNY. Are the staples permanent? Or disolving. I honestly dont recall anyone mentioning it to me. What are they made of?

what the heck? - 2 weeks post op and I have GAINED 5 LBS in two days. How is that possible? kinda discouraging. ok.....REALLY discouraging. I went through ALL THAT CRAP, to only start gaining it ba...

Goal weights - Sorry to keep posting so much. You are all so helpful, I can't help it!! At my pre-op diet appointment, I was given an estimate of how much I should expect to lose. I DID NOT ...

Lack of protein. - Ok.  8 days pre op.  I'm having a very hard time getting my protein in.  I bought the beneprotein and it's not as tasteless as they promote.  However tolerable - taste wise.  It...

wow. what jerks. thats ok. wont be shopping there ever for all the...

tape lines - Did anyone have a reaction to the surgical tape? I have a tape outline on me that is itchy as heck! ! It's driving me insane.

swallowing - I have this dull ache in my throat. It's like a phlegm ball I cant cough up. But I no problem swallowing and feel fine other wise. I mean considering I'm 4 days post op. Is this d...

Day 1. - HI! I'm home! Surgery went 100% perfect according to Dr. Andrews!  Can't say I feel like a million bucks, but a couple hundred thousand maybe!  I feel a lot better than I was ex...

popsicles - Ok ok ok. Where the heck does one find sugarfree popsicles?  I've searched everywhere.  Surgery is April 30 - tomorrow and I have none!! Must. Find. them!.  

I'm on my way!! - Well, surgery is in 3 days. So excited and nervous at the same time. I had to put my dog down last week, he was my cuddle puppy. Whenever I was sick he wouldn't leave my side. 4 mo...

This curious mind, wants to know - Hi! Few questions. I've hear so many different stories on when I'd be able to return to work.  I have a desk job, but do alot of getting up & down and climbing into RV T...

TMI warning: - Hi.  I've just started my 2 week boost diet.  I am only on day 2.  I have been spending all day on the toilet.  Is that normal?  And I'm not talking peeing either.   ...

What do you look forward to the most? - For some, I hear, it's hip bones and collar bones.  Me?  My neck..... I don't know if I really have one!!! lol

boost - Hey there. Starting my 2 weeks of boost.  Been searching all over EK for a decent price, but can't seem to find any.  Any ideas on where is cheapest.  Also for the Bene-prot...

Woo hoo! It's happening! - My surgery is booked!!! I'm so excited!  It's been a long wait, but it's finally happening! I haven't been to any meet & greets yet, or post too much.  I'm a bit on the shy ...

weight loss before surgery - Hi  I was told I needed to lose 14 lbs before my next appointment.  I had 2 months.  I have cut out pop 100%, drinking more water, cut out my timmie's,   severely reduced pa...

Marriages - Someone on here mentioned there is a high divorce rate among wls people. Is it because the newly, thinner person doesn't want to be in the relationship anymore? Or perhaps the spo...

Firsts....... - What was the first thing that you noticed when the weight was coming off?  Collar bones? Hip bones? Rings falling off? Having to buy more clothes?  So many of you are inspiring ...

Please don't be discouraged! Although I haven't had the surgery...

Today's group session (12/12/12) - HI!  Who was at today's group session?  Was there anything you were surprised at???   I was shocked at how much home work is needed before hand.  I mean I wasn't expecti...

Someone told me... - I mentioned to a co worker that I am considering gastric bypass. His answer was. 'just put a padlock on your fridge ' I was sooooo mad! How dare he say that? I don't binge. And ev...

RNY vs Sleeve - I am a bit confused as to why on a sleeve surgery, they completely remove the cut off stomach. But yet, in an rny , they leave it attached and staple it to the bowels. I don't hav...

St. B contact - Hi Everyone.  I'm silently watching all your success stories, and a huge congrats to you all!   I'm on the wait list (Referral sent Nov 11, approval letter Jan/12) At the ti...