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Protein Bars - Any suggestions? -  I am trying to find a good protein bar that will help me hit my protein goals. The problem is there are WAY TOO MANY to choose from and many of them are too high in calories, carb...

3 week's post-op and set back to week 1 !?!?! - I'm almost 3 weeks and for the last 2 weeks I've felt really good. Rarely any pain or discomfort. Most of my discomfort has been from my left incision, which the doctor said should...

Rub my incision? Really? - I went for my 2 week post-op visit Thursday and my doctor told me to rub my largest incision so it would break up the scar tissue and not leave an indention. Has anyone been told t...

Did I really have surgery? - I had surgery about 2 1/2 weeks ago and I'm already on solid foods. I have eaten chicken, eggs, beef and seafood with no issues. I pre-portioned my meal before I eat, but I feel as...

Home from surgery :-) - I'm home! The past few days have seemed to just drag on since surgery. Since I have never had any type of inpatient surgery before, I had no idea how much it would hurt. I was sche...

Today's the day. - Well, the day is finally her. I am absolutely nervous and hope that everything goes well. I wish I could just fast forward at least 1 week and get past the surgery, the hospital an...

Nicotine Test - Will I pass!?!?!?!? - Well, I used to be a smoker and I stopped for this surgery. I'm so glad I did, but although I officially quit in April, I have had maybe 10 cigarettes since then. 12 days ago I had...

Pre Op Diet - OMG, this is soooooooooooo hard!!! - I started my pre-op diet Tuesday. I'm supposed to have 2 meal replacement drinks and a sensible dinner. I tried a lot of drinks and found several that I really like, but drinking m...

Pre-Op Weight Loss - I have noticed a lot of people on here that have lost a lot of weight pre-op. I'm scheduled to have my surgery 6/28 and I have only lost 10 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I start my liquid diet...

Best Meal Replacement? - In preperation for my surgery, I have been told I need to start taking a meal replacement. I have tried a couple and they tast pretty darn bad. Can anyone suggest any that taste de...

Surgery Date is Scheduled!!!!! - Finally, my surgery is scheduled! I got confirmation today and I'm scheduled on Tuesday, June 28th. I can't actually believe it's scheduled. I don't think it's set in yet.

Time Off after Surgery? - Exciting news first.... I should FINALLY have my surgery scheduled sometime this week!!!! Very excited, however now I have to worry about taking off for work. They know I am workin...

4 more pounds.....Ugh - I have completed all the items on my "check list" except losing 10 lbs. I thought I could lose it more quickly, but I still need to lose 4 more pounds. I have 11 days until my next...

I totally HATE my CPAP machine!!!!!!!! - Well, I did a sleep study and they determined I have some minor sleep APNEA. They gave me a CPAP machine last week and I have having an awful time getting used to it. I'm using a n...

That is AWESOME!!!! I'm looking at my Lane Bryant size 22 hoping...

Discouraged - Well, I am officially discouraged. I am in the process of completing my surgeons checklist to schedule my surgery. At first, I was super excited and enthusiastic, but I'm strugglin...

Getting some Zzzzzzzz's... - Well, I had my first sleep study last night. It was better than I thought it would be in some ways and worse in others. The room I stayed in was way nicer than I expected. It looke...

Chewable Calcium Citrate? - Does anyone know of a Calcium Citrate in Chewable format? The only chewable's I have been able to find are Calcium Carbonate and not Citrate. I need Calcium with VItamin D. Any hel...

It won't come fast enough!!!!! - Yesterday I completed my marathon of medical appointments. I met with my surgeon, my surgeon's assistant, the nutritionist, the psychologist and my patient advocate. Wow, that was ...