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Iron pills -  I have been unusually tired/ run down lately...is it ok to take additional iron or should I consult my surgeon first?

what is your favorite... - meal.  I'm looking to expand my ideas for meals.  My favorite is a small wheat tortilla grilled until crisp with 1T. pizza sauce and 1/4 cup of reduced fat mozz. cheese.

protein bars - what's a good choice for us?  I've looked at a few and they have an extreme amt. of sugar!  Need help from the vets.

benefiber affect absorption? - I had just read on another post that metamucil should be taken 30 minutes before any protein or vitamins if you want it to be absorbed. Is that true?  and...does that apply to b...

How do YOU measure success? - I'm on a new journey...one that doesn't involve numbers (ie; weight).  This time I am going to measure my success in other ways such as, health improvements, physical energy, etc...

How do I change... - the surgeon's name and type of surgery that is listed on my avatar so it can be up to date?

Wow!?. - I had my LapBand removed March 16th and a revision to gastric bypass.  It was a bit more difficult than I anticipated...but, I did fine. The first few days I wondered what I had...

Tomorrow is MY day! - I have my revision surgery tomorrow, March 16th @ 10 a.m.  I thought this day would never come. I am so ready that I am not at all nervous!  Here's hoping for a decent recovery.

It's official - Today, I found out the date for my revision surgery...March 16th!  I will be having my Lap-Band removed and have gastric bypass.  I am so excited!  After all I've been through...I ...

2 1/2 years later... - In November, I had to have all of the fluid removed from my band.  I had acid reflux so bad at night I was coughing, throwing up, and losing sleep!  I decided to try for revision s...