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On Q Pump - Did any of you go home with an On Q pump?  Mine is still deflating, but I'm worried about when it's fully deflated and I will need to take it out- did blood splatter everywhere?...

Can Drinking Too Much Water Stretch Pouch? - Can it?

Reflux - Hi guys, I'm only three days post op, but whenever I drink protein shakes or eat my chewable vitamins I am getting reflux....will this go away?

Surgery Question- Nail Polish - I just read in my hospital materials that we are only supposed to wear light nail polish or none at all...did you guys (or rather, gals), wear it and was it an issue?  I was thi...

Diet Specs - Hey there!  It's been a while since I've been on here, and I just wanted to see what everyone is doing for the following daily.  I know every surgeon has a different plan! -...

I'm Baaaaack - ....and scheduled for surgery on Monday!  woohoo!!!

I've got the Ap. - Sleep apnea diagnosis, that is.  Was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea today by sleep study analysis (5 RDIs per hour).  Does anyone know if "mild sleep apnea" is still considered...

How Long did it take you to hear back from insuran - Once you submitted to your insurance, how long did it take to hear back?  And what insurance provider do you have? Thanks in advance!

Moderator Help Please - Hi, So yesterday, you guys fixed the issue where the current weight i Input in the health tracker became my starting weight.  Today I updated it again and it did the same th...

For Those Who Have Aetna.... - Is high cholesterol considered a co-morbidity?  I can't seem to find anything on this...

How do you.... - update your current weight in your widgets?  I went to the health tracker and put in my new weight, but it just changed my start weight to my current weight. thanks in advan...

Yo Yo Weight History - So I have Aetna for my insurance and one of their pre-requisites for authorization is that you provide a BMI of over 40 or co-morbidities and a BMI of over 35 that has "persiste...

Your Go To Eating Out Menu Items - So, obviously it's best when we can prepare our own food and track exactly what is going into our bodies, but sometimes, you're going to eat out.  What are your go-to menu items...

Can too much water stretch your sleeve? - I know that it's considered a "slider", but if you are drinking too much water at once, can it stretch your sleeve?  I know it will cause discomfort...

For those who have had plastics.... - Would you mind sharing some costs with us?  I'm specifically interested in arms and tummy.... thanks in advance!

OMG WANT - I totally want this to stick in my purse at all times...how cool!!  I wonder where it can actually be purchased?  and how many millions of dollars it costs? http://www.tuvie...

NSAIDS - My surgeon said it's ok to take these post op, but I've read some things that say people who have had the sleeve can't take NSAIDs. I believe my doc, but just want to know if other...

FYI - The username "fattymcfattypantsnomore" is already taken on my fitness pal

Greek yogurt - A lot of the Greek yogurts I see are 6oz. Do you guys split this into two meals, or does the sleeve handle more of the yogurt in one sitting since it is kind of a liquid? 

Vitamins- Type & Cost - I was just reading over my new patient booklet, and there are three vitamins I'm supposed to take: Multivitamin Chewable Calcium Citrate Sublingual B12 Unless I'...

Your Meal Plan - Sorry, I know I posted about this before but I can't find the original post to go back and read it... Would you please share your weight loss phase nutrition goals (protein,...

Plan in Place - Hi guys, I finally had my consultation with the second surgeon this morning (and I've decided upon him).  It feels good to finally have a timetable in order, and everything ...

How many nights were you in the hospital? - How many nights were you in the hospital post op?

Favorite Marinades (Last Post Today, I Promise!) - Do you guys have any favorite sleeve friendly marinades (homemade or otherwise- or dry rubs too!)?

Mayo in Tuna/Chicken Salad (I'm on a roll today!) - Is it ok to use a tbsp or two of reduced fat mayo with tuna or chicken salad, as long as you stay within your calorie ranges for the day?