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4 Months out today :) - My Surgery was on 5-13-13 and as of today I have lost 127 pounds...  I am not going to jump the gun and get to excited but I haven't had any issues to speak of and haven't had i...

New NSV Yesterday - Yesterday at work for some reason I got ALOT of compliments about my weightloss.. Well most people have said you look great and your face looks different.. Well for the most par...

Huge NSV for Me and a few random ones - I come to the forums everyday and amazed at the Highs and Lows.. I don't post often but this forum is my #1 support group..  Thanks to everyone who posts and the "Many Experts" ...

E CIGS?? - Let me first by saying, I AM NOT TEMPTED BY SMOKING!!   I was paying for my gas the other day and I saw ECigs.. It just got me thinking.. I know bariatric patients can't have re...

Please don't take this the wrong way. I saw the pretty face and had...

Funny NSV - I have had many little ones but haven't shared.. I will in due time... I had surgery on 5-13-13 and as of yesterday I lost 71 pounds.. It feels amazing... Anyways, Me, My dog, a...

Hot Dogs - I was wondering if I could have the 97% FF National Hebrew hot dog without the bun at a bbq...  Or are there any other hot dog selections?    I won't eat them very much  if I ca...

Quick Help :) Wine Question - Going to a BBQ today and I am at 6 weeks out... I haven't gotten nausea over anything as I sit here today... Eggs one time but thats it... With that said, I am by no means a dri...

Corn Question :) - I have read that corn is a no no....But I have some Morningstar Veggie burgers Black Bean and they have corn in it.. But not nearly as much as a piece of corn on the cob or a se...

Exercise Options - My surgery was 5-13 just over two weeks ago... I am wondering what i can add to my exercise... I am walking plenty now but would like to add variety.... i have ddp yoga and bill...

Click Decaf Expresso Mocha?? Any Good?? - My main concern is that I am just about 2 weeks out...  Sugar is 6g's per serving.... Please let me know :)

A Few Questions need answered. Surgery May 13th :) - 1. I'm a bit confused not so much about the stages but how to balance them.. For Instance, My book says I need to get 64 0z and I can have 1-2 Tablespoons of things like Cottage...

Weigh In? How often or When do you weigh In?? - Do you guys have the power to weigh lets say once a week?   How often do you guys weight in? I had surgery on Monday and think I will weigh in every 2 weeks.. Should this be ade...

May 13th Surgies People :) - I hope everything went well for everyone.. Mine went flawless yesterda and should be going home today.. Little pain on left side but not having issues getting any ice water down...

alchohol - What do or  can you drink after bariatric surgery?  

Surgery Rescheduled for the better :) -  My Surgery date had been scheduled for May 20.. Well this morning I was mowing the lawn and My surgeons office called and left a message.. Please call us as soon as you can .. ...

2 week Preop Diet Advice? - I am on day 4 of my 2 week pre op and have stayed on plan.. My 2 week consists of Veggies and 3 oz of meat 2 times a day and 3 shakes which isn't that bad.. I am used to having ...

2 week Pre op Cheating/advice - Hey all,               Have you guys cheated on your 2 week pre op? If so how far in... No I'm not asking to Cheat.. I started mine yesterday and have been a good boy.... An...

Surgery Date Scheduled after a loooong battle - First off I don't post much but am inspired by all of you.. Weather you have good days or bad days, This site is a WONDERFUL tool and lots of good people and info.. I like that ...

Fluid intake question.. Please help - I hopefully will finally be cleared by my cardiologist by next monday.. They will send to my bariatric center for review and hopefully they call me to schedule surgery.. Long st...

Live in Southern Maine.. DS Surgeon Recommendation - I am gathering some info between Bypass and DS surgery, With that said, Does anyone have any recommendations of Surgeons close by within reason?  As of now I would just pick a s...

Going out do eat *What do you have* - Haven't had a surgery yet but I was wondering where are your go to eateries and what do you order when you go out to eat? Any help would be greatly appreciated... I'm trying to ...

Going out do eat *What do you have* - Haven't had a surgery yet but I was wondering where are your go to eateries and what do you order when you go out to eat? Any help would be greatly appreciated... I'm trying to ...

DuoDenal Switch from Gastric Bypass- Regular menu - I was wondering if someone could post what they eat on the Duodenal switch Post Op...  I have a Gastric Bypass Scheduled for Feb 11th "If that date sticks"  However at 6'3 459 p...

Hey Guys/Gals Newbie here - My name is Tim aka CosmoK :)          Anyways, I have fought the weight battle most of my adult life... After a friend had GBS and is doing wonderful I decided to jump in......