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Major Stall - I had surgery August 6th, I have been doing great, Lost 103 pds, I feel and look like a different person. I'm estatic about my surgery and KNOW it was the best decision I could ...

Costco - Im going to take advantage of going to costco today since im near one and its over an hour away from where i live! Any recommendations on what to get there?

What to buy at Trader Joe's??? - I'm almost 7 weeks out and 43 pds down and starting on more dense food so I'm  going shopping for the 1st time at Trader Joe's, its about 45 miles from me but from what I hear it w...

Happiness - I went to my 2 week post op appointment today and I have lost 30pds....The Dr took me off my diabetic medication (metformin) &  Lasix (diaretic) ....I'm feeling better than I have ...

wth hungry??? - I'm 5 days post op and yes i feel hunger pains.....i was on a 2 week 800 calorie diet before surgery....have lost 18 pds :) but i really think im hungry, does this go away? I'm alm...

GNC shopping - Hubby and I are going out for the 1st time since my surgery on Monday, i really need to get some walking in and since its been raining for 3 days i figured the mall would be a good...

Sleeved and questions - I had surgery Monday and home now, I'm really tired and sleeping more that i think i should be, is this normal? Also having a hard time getting 64 oz of protein down.....worried i ...

Finally..... - I'm so excited, surgery day is here! I will be leaving in about an hour for the hospital with a 12 noon surgery time.....thanks OH for the great information! I really feel ready af...

after surgery question - How soon are the protein drinks after surgery?  Same day?

preop fatigue??? - I'm 9 days on a 14 day preop before surgery and im feeling very fatigued today...i have had tons of energy and been feeling better than ever with this diet until this morning and n...

slow motion - day 2 of the 800 calorie pre-op diet and i have a headache, no energy and feel like im moving in 'slow motion'.....does this get better??? im on this diet until my surgery date of ...

syntrax sample packs! - I just ordered my sampler pack from Syntrax, I have 2 weeks to get everything in order before my wls......im so stoked about all this, im just not looking forward to the few days a...

Coffee during pre-op? - Are we allowed to drink coffee with caffeine during pre-op? Seems like my NUT said 1 cup??? Does this sound right to you? I started the 2 week 800 calorie today! :) Surgery is Aug ...

Vitamin question -  I'm pre-op and taking 2 of the gummy adult vitamins! Should I be taking any other vitamins? What about Calcium?

profile question - I have added my surgery date to my profile but when i hit 'save' it doesn't appear, i have refreshed the page each time! How do i delete 'hoping to have surgery' thats under my pro...

need to purchase a blender, any recommended? - Surgery is August 6th and I'm getting myself prepared with items I will need, i can use ideas for a good blender to make shakes, any ideas?

I have a date with Sleevetta August 6..... - Ok so I have a mixed bag of emotions right now, I finally got my date for August 6th to be sleeved. what a process, i have been preparing since March..im so excited, nervous, anxio...

Questions for the surgeon??? - Hello, I have my consult tomorrow with my surgeon and i have some questions ready! I will take idea's on questions to ask him. I have a few basic, like how many vsg have you done, ...

Process seems slow!!! - I started the process of wls in March and I'm just this week finally seeing the surgeon and then I have to wait for a second authorization for surgery approval from my insurance co...

Anyone recommend a WLS book? - I love reading most of the post here and they are informative but i would like to get a good book and read it....im in my pre-op stage and I'm wondering if there is a good book out...

Anyone had or having surgery in Grand Rapids Michi - I'm going through the steps patiently and I'm so ready to get my sleeve surgery done! Only a couple more required steps, one is a support group meeting, and then the scope on May 1...

Best scale - I'm getting prepared for the sleeve and going to buy a new scale.....I've heard the Biggest Loser scale is good.....recommendations anyone?  Thanks!

Hi Dawn, Congrats on your surgery! I'm in the beginning...

How exciting.....congrats!