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Question about protein powder - I have been using Pure Protein powder which has 25 grams of protein. I was looking at other powders, thinking of getting a different flavor.  The other powder I was looking ...

Have my surgery date! - I saw the surgeon on Tuesday and my procedure is scheduled for March 17. The surgeon will be in Uganda for the two weeks prior to my surgery adopting children.  He should be...

Trial run. - I decided today that I would the liquid diet required for two weeks prior to surgery just to see how it is.  It's 3:50 pm and I am ready to die!  Head hurts and I feel like I co...

Surgeon next Tuesday - The last time I had my surgeon appointment scheduled, it snowed and I couldn't go.  The hospital is 2 hours away from home and I didn't want to take a chance.  My appointment is...

Yay Me! - Yesterday my GP took me off my Enalapril for high blood pressure.  I have had hypertension since my mid 20's but I didn't take it seriously back then (I'm 41 now).  Since having...

Meeting the surgeon tomorrow. - My initial surgery consult is tomorrow morning. They will schedule my surgery then. Please say a little prayer for me because it is going to snow and I have to travel two hours...

My window of opportunity is getting smaller and sm - I am so tired of taking a back seat to everyone else.  I have been in this process since May and should be having my surgery around now, but I'm not.  My husband works in retail...

Is Mommy going to die? - Ugh!  My husband told me last night that our son asked him if I could die during my surgery.  He told him that I could, but I won't and that I am doing this so that we can all l...

Getting real! - I had my 6th pre surgery appointment yesterday.  I have met all my requirements.  Because my husband works in retail, having the surgery done at this time of year would be impos...

Just as I was getting discouraged... - At my last pre surgery consult, the nutritionist told me I had to slow down my weight loss.  It has been very difficult to do and I feel like I am not progressing enough since i...

Well, I didn't see that coming! - I went yesterday for my monthly weigh in and I lost 13 lb!  I started at 337 and I am now 289, 2 pounds away from losing 50!!! I was so elated and proud of myself.  I have b...

Curves - Has anyone tried Curves? I am looking for alternatives to walking because soon it will be dark in the evening and I won't be able to safely walk. A friend just joined Curves an...

How long were you out of work after procedure? - Just wondering what to expect and how long to take off after surgery.  I have a very un-strenuous job.  The most strenuous part of my day is walking up one flight of stairs to g...

Anxiety? - I am pre-op and 5 months into the process.  I am not having my surgery until March though. I find that lately, I am getting anxiety over the littlest things.  My stomach doe...

One step closer...Psych "green light" - I had my behavioral medicine consult yesterday.  I got a green light with recommendations to concentrate on not drinking with my meals and 30 minutes before or after my meals. ...

Met my surgery goal weight. - Went to my appointment yesterday and have lost 11 lb. since last month.  That puts me 2 lb. under my goal weight.  The only things I have yet to do is an in-person support group...

Wardrobe planning? - With the cooler weather here in the Northeast approaching, I am trying to plan a fall wardrobe.  I started this process in May and have since gone from my size 32 pants to a 26....

Finally learned what an NSV is and now I have one - Last night we had curriculum night at my son's school.  I had two people text me this morning and tell me how good I looked.  They are both my Facebook friends and I am forever ...

Anyone else struggle with this? - Does anyone else have trouble believing the numbers on the scale when they are good numbers? I had to get weighed today for work.  My employer requires us to meet 5 criteria...

How do/did you lose? - Just wondering how your weight came off as you started losing.  I am pre surgery and have lost about 30 lb. so far.  I am wearing pants that are 3 sizes smaller than when I star...

Nuva Ring? - I am so paranoid about getting pregnant before surgery I asked my doctor for the Nuva Ring.  Of course, one of the possible side effects is weight gain.  Has anyone had any expe...

Little breakdown. - This is so silly.  Yesterday, I ordered a delicious sandwich from a local deli. I have been bringing lunches into work for months and decided to treat myself yesterday.  I inten...