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Protein goals for men and women - Can someone clarify the protein goals for both men and women? My husband and I just noticed the instructions from our doctor has conflicting information. Thanks.

Post op pain question - So if anyone remembers I was very scared for surgery, but I ended up having it on Tuesday. I can't sugar coat it because it was the worst pain I've ever had. They tried several dif...

This can't be happening! - I'm one day away from my surgery date & I've been on liquids for 6 days. I wasn't feeling great yesterday, but I woke up this morning SICK. Super sore throat, tons of drainage, etc...

How much food is allowed 2 weeks out/Pureed stage? - My husband's sheet from the doctor gives contrasting information. He's 2 weeks out and on the pureed stage. Can someone give me an estimate of how much food you're allowed at this ...

Questions - OMG. My husband will be 7 days out tomorrow and he is HATEFUL! He's always been the nicest person I've ever known and now I can't say 'hi' to him without him snapping at me. I know...

Is this enough? - My husband is 4 days out from surgery. Yesterday with me pushing him and constantly reminding him, he got down one premiere protein shake blended with 6 ice cubes, 1.5 bottles of w...

Is this true? - I was looking at my husbands incisions and asked the nurse which one the excess stomach was removed from. She looked at me kind odd and said with the sleeve the stomach isn't remov...

I hope we're doing the right thing! - My husband was just taken back for surgery. Mine will be in two weeks from today. I'm just so nervous, I can't stand the waiting and I'm worried to death about him. I hope we're do...

Are these 'good' stats? - Ok, my surgery is scheduled for June 10th. I have severe medical anxiety. It's my worst fear. Even going for an x-ray makes me throw up. Nothing can scare me more, you get the poin...

Sick 5 days pre op - I posted yesterday about my husband being sick (headache, fatigue, vomiting, etc) yesterday. He finally agreed to go to the dr today and was diagnosed with a sinus infection and st...

Preop liquid diet, diabetes and sick..?? - Hey guys. My husband is scheduled to have the sleeve on May 27th. He's currently on day 2/7. of his liquid diet.  During pre-op testing it was found his glucose was 250. I questio...

Anyone else have a surgery date of June 10th? - I recently got my surgery date set for June 10th! Just wondering if anyone else has this date and would like to talk/keep in touch? 

Pre-op question - I'm wondering if I should go off birth control the month before surgery? My gyn said this may reduce the risk of blood clots (this is a big fear of mine because I almost lost someo...

How long do I have schedule surgery? - Hi - I have 2 visits left with my surgeon (one being this evening) before I can schedule surgery. I have been 'jumping through hoops' for the insurance with appointments, tests, et...

Help~ I'm pre-op and have questions. - Hi guys. I just started considering WLS since our insurance changed the beginning of October and now it is covered. I'm a 40 BMI. I have a tentative date for May set up with a s...

Thinking of lap band. Questions about acid reflux. - I have a tentative date for Lap Band surgery scheduled for May, and also my husband is considering this surgery as well. We both have extreme acid reflux (controlled with meds)....