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I understand the great sensitivity many people have towards...

Carbonation Question - SodaStream - I really love carbonated water with lime juice. I know carbonation is a "no-no" for RNY patients. Will I be able to have my carbonated water eventually after surgery? I'm thinkin...

Starting Over! - It was almost a year ago when I decided enough was enough and I needed to get weight loss surgery. I was excited that I made the decision, but scared about the process. I had ha...

Not Telling My Family About My Surgery - I'm back again after a really long hiatus. When I went in for all my appointments to see if I qualified for surgery (I do), and get the process started (6 months dieting, etc). ...

Family Get-Togethers - Every year brings the holidays, and the familial obligation for getting together with your family and loved ones. I really love seeing my family and being around them. The o...

OT - Need to talk to someone - I was told yesterday by my husband that I've been really long-winded with my writing lately, so I'll try to keep it short. Feel free to ask questions though. Last week, my Dad'...

Bariatric Advantage Pre-Op Vitamins - So I recently purchased a few protein shakes to get accustomed to increasing my protein intake, and also get used to taking a multi-vitamin every day. I got the recommended che...

Let the 6 months begin - I've been struggling with the idea of "Do I REALLY need WLS to drop this weight?" I know I posted on here a week ago or so contemplatinig on if I should go through with surgery or ...

Nutritionist Appointment - I met with the nutritionist yesterday to go over the diet plan and expectations of how to eat before and after surgery. At the beginning of our appointment, she asked if I had ...

I agree, you shouldn't feel hurt at all. I can understand the initial...

Am I doing the right thing? - Last week I had my first consultation with the nurse, surgeon, and insurance specialist at the hospital. Everyone I spoke with said I'm making a great decision for myself, and that...

Consultation this Thursday! - I have so many mixed emotions right now. I'm looking forward to changing my body with this surgery, but I'm also afraid of the surgery and how I'll feel when I eat food. When I...

Meeting with surgeon in a couple weeks. - I've been putting this off for a couple years now because I thought I could do this on my own. I truly honestly did. I would lose weight, gain more back, lose again, and gain again...