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Nancy, So nice to see your post. I don't get here as often as I should, and I had been missing you when I did drop by. Like you, and it appears several of the others, I have fallen prey to some bad habits. I've been have a snack every night at bedtime, not getting my protein and not drinking enough water. My daughter is going through the process and is required to go to 2 support group meetings before her surgeon will schedule her surgery. We went last night and it was so much better than the other group I attended about a year ago. Any way, I am giving up my bedtime snack and making a real effort to get my protein. I have not gained weight back, but at the rate I've been going the past month, it will soon appear if I don't correct myself. I went back to work in March, working as weekend RN supervisor at our local nursing home. There is always food, and I eat. I have to be really conscious of what I am putting in my mouth. I would really like to lose another 40 lbs and I believe I can if I use this wonderful tool. You have in there, my friend. Monna 389/195/159

Hi, All, This is my first post on this board. I had the Mini Gastric Bypass on July 22, 2004. I have lost 217 pounds and am very happy with my results. However, one side-effect is giving me fits! I thought I'd ask those of you who are the same amount of time from surgery as I am. The problem is the TERRIBLE smelling gas! This has put a real damper on my social life. I've tried it all---Devrom, Beano, Phazyme, Charcoal tabs, and yogurt to name a few. I figure it would improve if I would be more diligent with my diet, but one article says to cut out carbs, another says to cut out fat, and others say to cut out some vegetables. Does ANYONE have advice about this? Thanks. Sandy

It's been a long time since I've been on this board. I've done well but have gained five pounds back. It is such a struggle to try to lose it again. I would prefer to lose 10 more pounds but I don't think it is going to happen. I went back to work after being retired for over three years. I have lost 192 pounds from my highest weight - oh, that should be five pounds less now - and currently weigh 134 pounds. I see you are from Ohio. My surgeon moved to Cincinnati so I will be flying up there for my visits now. In fact, I will be coming up the 31st of this month for a checkup on June 1. It will be my first trip to Ohio. Take care, Kathy

I found out today that BCBS(HMO) dropped my Bariatric coveage. Anything pretaining to any procedure of weightloss. I once was covered, but dropped. I called (BCBS) them in beginning of the year.I spoke with someone I was covered. I wanted to make sure, before starting on the Journey!!) MY Question to anyone *****ads this is? What can I do?