I am three weeks out tomorrow and got an infection in one of my wounds. I am wondering if that happened to anyone else and how they are healing. I feel great and have lost 30lbs but the wound still hurts and I don't look forward to the daily wound care. Bonnie

Hi Jan, Congrats on the weight loss. I will be 3 weeks out on Wednesday & have lost 21 pounds so far. I also get very tired in the afternoon and usually take a nap. The only problem with napping in the afternoon is that I can't fall asleep at night. I wish you well on your continued weight loss journey. God Bless.

Hi, I am concerned too with not getting enough protein. My dietician didnt talk so much about drinking enough water but about trying to get 60 g of protein ina day. So I have a protein drink (1/2 in morning, 1/2 at night) and also have clear soups, puddings with milk, apple sauce (put skim milk powder in it to add protein), lots of juices and jello. She also said I should be eating about 1/2 cup EVERY hour and to make sure I do it. So I am always thinking of what I should have next. I dont think it will stretch the pouch (more than it is supposed to) but it is very important to get your fluids and nutrients at this time. Live, Love, Laugh & Learn

I just wanted to say happy labor day to all my LOSER buddies! Hope everyone has a happy and safe one! I have spent most of the morning praying for the family of Steve Irwin the crocodile hunter's family. He was killed this morning by a sting-ray. Everyone have a great DAY!!!!!!!!!!! Julie

Hello to all surgerized in August 06! Date of surgery Aug 21 Weight loss 16.5 lbs Any problems constipation which I think is holding up my weight loss (grrrr followed closely by ick) My surgery went well, I never needed the pain pump, was up walking that afternoon, went home the naxt day, no pain meds since Ive been home. I tried for 4 years to get insurance approval, even took a part time job trying to get insurance to cover, finally self paid. Annette