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Vent: Around and around we go... - At 14 weeks post op, the list of protein foods I can eat without discomfort is still very limited.  I'm surprised and disappointed. Alarmingly, only one time on 14 weeks have I ...

What am I thankful for? - I am thankful for this tool I have been given.  This tool has given me new energy, new confidence, a new awareness. of my emotional self and for the first time, a renewed hope f...

Victory will be mine! - 5 1/2 weeks post op.  Today is the first day I was able to get ALL my protein, ALL my fluids and ALL my pills and vitamins in on the same day without feeling icky.   This has been ...

Nausea and exercise - Has anyone experienced nausea after excerise?  Every day I swim I feel mild to moderate nausea that evening (5 times in 12 days)  I'm pretty sure it's not dehydration because I'm v...

Ready to move on with my life. - Today I awoke from a couch potato daze and found myself watching (enjoying) Sesame Street.  I think it's time to go back to work! I'm calling HR on Monday. 

Post Op visit. - Great appointment with my Doc and Nut today.  Cleared to get back in the pool. Whoo Hoo!  Down 13 pounds in 14 days.  Double Whoo Hoo!.  I'm still having trouble getting the protei...

Has anyone tried PB2? - I though it would be a good way to change up the flavor of the protein shakes.  If you've tried it what did you think?  Did it cause any discomfort for you?

Is this my buyers remorse phase? - 12 days post op and I'm turning into a crybaby. I'm having a terrible time getting the protein and the fluids in. I'm stressing about it and feel like I'm failing.  I've determined...

Home from the Hospital - Surgery Monday went well. Everything seems to be falling in place. The kids are fascinated by the psychedelic purple and blue bruise on my tummy. I came home this morning.  I'm soo...

Monday is the day! - So excited! My re-birthday is Monday!  I've nearly made it through the 2 week pre op without too many mistakes. I did eat salmon on Monday (not on pre op eating plan) I just needed...

As God is my witness. - I am in day six of my reduced calorie pre op eating plan. I was amazed on day two that the physical hunger wasn't much of an issue. I thought it would be much worse. I also realiz...

As God is my witness... - I am in day six of my reduced calorie pre op eating plan. I was amazed by day two that the physical hunger wasn't much of an issue. I thought it would be much worse. I also realiz...

First day of the Pre-Op eating plan. - Having full knowledge of what I needed to prepare myself for, I tried to ease myself into the plan starting last week. During the daytime, at work, it wasn't too bad. My tummy grow...

New to the site! - I was referred to this site a while back, but hadn't taken the time to look at the posts and get my profile together.  Today was the day!  What an amazing site and what amazing ind...