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TMI...Vaginal question - Ok, this is a totally gross and embarrassing question but has anyone noticed a change in vaginal odor since surgery?  I'm only a month out, but since surgery I've noticed a strong ...

NSV....No snoring - So my husband texted me this morning with "I noticed this morning you were sleeping on your back when I got up and you weren't snoring.  Then I realized you haven't been snoring at...

Getting better everyday - Well, I'm now 3wks out and I have to say, I don't feel as nauseous when I get up in the mornings.  I thought that would never pass!!  I'm still not getting in all my protein, but I...

Anyone own WLS for Dummies? - I was looking through the book for soft food phase and they have sample 6day menu.  The thing about it is it averages about 900cal a day.....I'm barely getting in 450.  It also inc...

Wishing I would've never done this - Today is a bad day.  I'm sick of the whole thing.  It has consumed my life as nothing else ever has.  I'm tired of worrying if I'm getting enough water, protein, etc. because I kno...

Nauseous in the morning? - I'm always a little nauseous in the morning when I wake up and when I try to eat/drink something, it worsens it.  This morning I tried a protein coffee with soy milk and only could...

I think I hit the first little stall - 2wks out....and the scale hasn't moved in 3days.  I know, I know...I shouldn't weight myself everyday...it will drive me crazy.  I'm putting it up now!!!  I'm not really upset beca...

How do I get more protein at 2wks out? - So far today I only have half the protein I should and probably more carbs than I should.  I'm finding it hard to eat AND get a protein shakes in.  I typically can only get in one ...

Weird feeling but nothing stuck - I don't know how else to explain this feeling other than it feels like something is at the bottom of my throat.  I haven't eaten anything that would get stuck though.  I have this ...

Why does my mouth taste so bad - I've noticed since surgery I have a weird taste in my mouth all the time and my hubby says I have "medical" breath lol.  What is with that?

Anyone else take probiotics? - One of the supplements I've been told to take is a probiotic...and that's ok, except for the tast of it.  It's SUPPOSED to be strawberry but tastes more like butt.  Anyone take a p...

One week check up - Went to doc today to have my one week post op visit.  I've lost about 7lbs(15lbs including water weight gain) and have already went from 43bmi to 40bmi.  That's pretty cool. Doc sa...

Infection - I think my smallest incision is getting infected.  It's a little hard to tell since it has SO much surgery glue on it, but I can see a  little puss and what looks to be red around ...

Feeling full and bloated - Day 5 out from surgery and I feel bloated and full all the time.  I've been drinking like crazy but ugh, it's uncomfortable.

Why soy or almond milk? - Do we need to use soy or almond milk if we can tolerate regular milk?  Just curious if the others have more protein or what?  Thanks.

Home from hospital!!! - I am home from surgery on Monday and have to say I'm feeling pretty good!!  Everything went smoothly.  My doc said surprisingly I had very little scar tissue from my previous surge...

Can't sleep gotta leave in a bit - Ok, so I've had no sleep at all because I'm so nervous...or excited...I can't tell lol.  I know my emotions are crazy!!!  I'm about to head off to take my shower and get ready to l...

For all those having surgery tomorrow - Good luck and best wishes!  If you're like me, you're nervous but tomorrow is the BIG day and all will be fine.  Can't wait to be on the other side and 2mths down the road feeling ...

All Sep. 17th surgery people...how we doing? - Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing?  It's fast approaching.

Confused about sweeteners after surgery - What kind of sweetener are we supposed to use?  I use Sweet n Low now but for some reason I'm thinking I'm not supposed to use it after. 

Pill organizers - Which pill organizers do you all use?  I've been looking at sites and was just wondering because some of our pills are pretty big....like the chewable calcium.  I really like the o...

I just can't do one more ...... - Day 4,395 of my liquid diet (not really, but ya know) and I just can't bring myself to do one more BA shake.  I have tried numerous things to get them to taste better and while I m...

1 week to go...can someone tell me? - I'm still struggling with the whole caloric malabsorption going away thing.  Why get this specific surgery if caloric malab. goes away after a while?  Why not get the sleeve?  I ju...

Lack of sleep caused by hunger? - Yesterday was my first pre op liquid day.....and it was kind of rough.  Not at first really but as the day went on.  By bedtime I was hungry, dizzy and shaky and I had a headache. ...

It's freak out time!!! - I start my 2wk pre op diet tomorrow and I'm freaking out a bit....ok, alot.  All day I've been totally emotional and cried off and on.  I can NOT get a grip on myself!!  I still ca...