Valarie L.

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Do we have to follow the food groups? -  I have tried to find this information, but have been unable. Do we have to follow food groups?  Like so many grains, meats, veggies, dairy, fruits... If so, how do you work ...

Frustrated! -  I am now 9 days post-op and have been stalled for 3 or 4 days already.  I have read and read that there is a stall at around 3 weeks but not 1 week.  It is heartbreaking.  I have ...

Was Sleeved Oct. 2. -  Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself to this forum.  I was sleeved on October 2.  I feel fantastic, have very little discomfort, and have lost 13 lbs since surgery morni...

Day 6 Post-Op -  I am finishing my 6th day post op and I gotta say I feel great.   I have very little pain.  Only a little with one my incisions and a little muscular pulling when I twist the w...

Water Consumption Question. -  This may be a silly question but... My plan says " Consume 4 oz. of liquid per hour. (one ounce every 15 minutes or as tolerated) If I can drink water comfortably using smal...

Dehydration ? - I had my surgery on Tuesday and was released on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday I was able to get over 60 ounces of fluids in with no problems, but I have noticed that my urine is q...

Day 2 Post Op -  Well I had it done.  I was sleeved yesterday around 12:30.  Being wheeled into surgery was one of the most scary moments in my life.  The next thing I know I was waking up with an...

Sleeved Today, October 2nd - Well I am sleeved and in the hospital. The gas pain when I woke up was terrible, but now 12 hours later I have very little pain at all and I actually feel great.   My new life is...

Pre-op Appointment - Had my pre-op appointment today.  Drum roll please......... I have lost 18 pounds since my consult appointment.  The doc was pretty happy with that, actually he seemed quite ...

Day 3 - Pre-op Diet - So I just completed my third day of the two week pre-op diet. Let me just say this - protein shakes are straight up NASTY!!! I finally made a decent one for lunch today (the ...

Any ideas to fix strawberry flavored protein? - On day two (of two weeks) of my pre-op diet.  I have to use my surgeon's brand of protein.  I purchased chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.  I can tolerate and fix the chocolate an...

Pre-op diet starts tomorrow. - As the title states, my pre-op starts tomorrow.  I am to have two protein shakes (surgeon specified brand) and a sensible supper.  I am supposed to stay low or no carb.  I am ready...

Scared and flip-floppin' -    So as the title states, I am scared and flip-floppin.  I am scared of how this surgery will change my life and my relationships.  I am scared to pay almost $14,000 of my money (...

Meal Planning -  How do you meal plan?  How do you include your family in your meal plans?  Any tips are appreciated.

Same old, same old... - So I started exercising.  I bought a treadmill, dusted off the weight machine and rowing machine, and have been working out until I feel like I could fall over.  I have also been e...

OT - Walgreens Sale - I have read that some of you use Walgreens to get your vitamins.  I just wanted to post that they are having a one day sale today.  15% off - use coupon code FAMILY15  or for an in...

Changes! -  So in preparation for my new life I have been introducing some changes in my household. We -  including my husband and children are becoming avid label readers.  Ok not so much...

No protein drinks after 6 weeks -  I went to my nutrition class yesterday and was very surprised to hear that my surgeon doesn't like his patients to use protein drinks after 6 weeks.  He and the nut. consider it l...

I have my surgery date! - The appointment with the counselor was a waste of time, but I got cleared and now I have my surgery date.    October 2, 2012   I wish it was sooner, but this gives me more t...

Sleeve vs. RNY - I keep flip-floppin between wanting the sleeve and the RNY. So I thought I would ask. If you could go back - would you still go with the sleeve or would you choose RNY?

Got my surgery date!!! - Got my date..... October 2nd.... 7 weeks... 47 days.... However I look at it, I am so excited!!!

1st visit - Went to my primary doctor yesterday and told him I wanted to have weight loss surgery.  He was totally behind the decision and suggested that I look more into the sleeve rather tha...

I will have WLS before the end of 2012. -  I am going to have WLS before the end of the year.  I am trying to choose a surgeon and surgery at this point.  I am leaning toward the iBand, but am worried about the lack of ...