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6 months later (Long) - So this is a little bit late, and a little bit long, but I wanted to offer up my reflections on my WLS after 6-months out.  I honestly couldn’t be happier with my surgery ...

Wow! You look awesome, great job! :-)

You look great Heather!

You look awesome Debra!

Onderland! And a NSV! - Big day here, I finally made it to Onederland! I was pretty excited to step on the scale this morning and see a solid 199.0 lbs!!! What a great way to start the day! Also, ...

NSV - I had a great moment yesterday. My family and I were at the fitness centre we joined last week, after my time on the cardio machines I picked up my little girl from the general pl...

NSV? - Feeling pretty great for a couple reasons right now. My family and I just signed up for a membership at a local gym, I haven't belonged to a gym in almost 10 years so that is pret...

Back to work and NSV - First day back to work and so far so good. It was really tough getting going this morning but so far I've managed to keep on schedule. Got great NSVs from my back to work clothes...

Hello purees! - I reached the puree stage this morning and I have never been so happy to eat an egg in my life! Took me about an hour to eat it and it felt a little heavy a couple times, but I ...

Bonehead move. - So I had a good appointment with Dr. H today which was nice and enjoyed a fun afternoon with my friend, but when we stopped at the school to pick up the kids I did something stupid...

One week out... got a reminder not to over do it. - So I'm one week post-op and things have been going ok, knock on wood. I'm getting my vitamins and when I don't think I can reach my recommended food levels I'm throwing in more pr...

Surgery tomorrow for HeatherDnowM - Please join me in sending best wishes to HeatherDnowM for her surgery tomorrow! Heather you have been great at offering supporting and advice to so many of us here, it is great ...

Day 3 Post-op - Hi there, so it is day three, and I and still finding my way, but I am MUCH happier being home! After yesterday being such a mess I got home and decided to finish off the day and...

Sobbing mess... long - So I was discharged this morning, and despite the Dr. saying no problem waiting for my husband I was midway through my first full fluids breakfast when the nurse rushes in asking w...

Walking, walking, walking - Been walking for about an hour, with stops by my room for fluids and breathing, and the gas is starting to move. I think it is time for a little break. Was talking to a girl who...

Nothing will wake you up faster.... - Nothing will wake you up faster than hearing your monitor go off repeatedly then finding out it is because your heart rate keeps going low while you sleep. A nurse came in adjust...

Help! Last minute questions before heading to Hum - So the last Opti is done and I'm getting my stuff together to go to the hospital and I just realized, do they have a shower? Am I even allowed to shower while I'm there? If so, d...

Observations after 9 days of Opti and NSVs (Kind o - So, this is day 9 of Opti, and so far so good, I haven't even needed to use any SF syrups, so now I have to figure out what to do with the caramel and hazelnut ones I bought, di...

First day of Optifast - So I'm on my first day of Optifast and so far so good, but I think I'm going to get sick of the sweet taste pretty fast, it is like drinking thin cake batter. I added my benefibre...

Stocking up-Whey Protein Powder question - Hi there, starting Opti next week and starting to stock up for post surgery. Walmart has Body Fortress Whey Protein powder, 2lbs, on for $19.78. Has anyone used this type and hav...

OT: Bad way to lose 7 pounds in 2 days - Worst crash diet ever... kidney stones! Ouch! I don't have time to be sick, we are leaving on Christmas vacation soon!

So far, so good (plus Pharmacists are awesome!) - So now that I have a date I called my Mom and let her know, it was great a d while she was surprised she was very supportive and happy for me. She said that she is fine flying in ...

Got my date! - I saw Dr, Huynh this morning and got the all clear for my surgery and booked my date, January 23, 2013!!!  I'm so excited   I picked up my OptiFast and thankfully my husband was...

Second surgeon's appointment, questions? - Hi there!  I saw Dr. Glazer on Monday and got the all clear from him, only mild sleep apnea so no CPAP machine, yeah!  Now I'm seeing Dr. Huynh tomorrow for the final verdi...