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Two weeks, too tired - At 12 days post-op I feel pretty good and am happy with my weight loss. Tolerating foods and drinks okay. Getting all my vitamins in and back on my thyroid meds. So here's the i...

I miss my bed! - I had surgery on April 17th and have been doing well except for one thing--I still can't sleep in my bed. I can't lay on my back and when I try to turn on a side my big ole bell...

Timing of food reaction - So far I haven't had any issues with anything I've eaten (still very limited selection) but I'm curious, if you do react to a certain food how long does it take for the reaction...

Yucky old lady girly question - So today I am having a minor bit of spotting--not unusal except I'm several years post-menopausal. I'm thinking it's due to the hormone changes. I know I need to let my doctor k...

One question, one funny - I am slightly over 5'6" tall. Is 135 a reasonable goal weight? I am the least hairy person around. I can go 2-3 weeks without shaving and it is barely noticeable. My daughte...

Miserable at last - So I knew this morning I was a bit off when I cried during an episode of Charmed. Tonight I am losing it. Surgery was a week ago and I should be further along. I'm not walking e...

Other`s First Week? - I had surgery last Wednesday and had no complications, no nausea, overall a good experience. Haven't used pain meds since Thursday.  I'm struggling to get in the fluids and prot...

Day 6--is Miralax okay? - I had surgery Wednesday and I think from the title my problem is obvious. I can't find Colace in a form I can take. I can only find a hard gel tab that can't be cut. Is Miralax ...

Should have listened to the doctor's advise... - I am 5 days post-op and having been doing well. I haven't needed pain medication since they took my PCA out the day after surgery. I am up and walking (although I don't think I ...

Feeling like so many before me - I had surgery Wednesday and have been doing pretty well. Only used pain meds one day. Sore but overall okay. Tonight I am in the OMG what have I done phase. I think it comes bet...

Yep, I'm on the bench! - Surgery was yesterday and went well. No real pain to speak of, just discomfort. Been up walking and not even needing pain medications. The adventure continues.

10 more hours. Yikes! - I see there are several of us joining the loser's bench tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who has provided comfort and support as I'm sure we are all pretty nervous at this point. Ca...

Serious case of OMG What am I doing? - Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. I just made my confirmation call to the hospital, started packing my bag, etc. All along I've been confident in my decision to do this and now...

Swallow Test -- Care to Elaborate? - Would anyone like to explain what happens during a swallow test? Does everyone who has this surgery get one? I'm wondering what other 'pleasantries' I will be surprised with. (C...

My goal vs. my doctor's goal (?) - How do people choose their final goals? I am just over 5'6" tall and I've chosen a goal of 135 pounds--somewhere in the middle of the 'normal' range. This was my weight for a lo...

We all can't be 'the one' - My surgery is coming up quickly--April 17th. My biggest fear is that I will be the one person who only loses a small amount of weight. I have been reading your posts and apparen...

Need help with ticker - I have been trying to add a ticker. I went to the site and created one, copied it and went to my signature page to paste. Once on my signature page it won't let me paste it on. ...

Not next month, not next week -- Wednesday! - Hi! My surgery is approaching fast--April 17th. I'm getting very nervous but excited. I've had lots of doubts and second thoughts and some fears (i.e., giving myself shots after...