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How soon can I eat bacon? - I'm almost 3 weeks out and have been eating mostly soft foods lately. I would love to eat bacon with my scrambled egg, but wanted to make sure it isn't too soon.  The list f...

Two Week Surgiversary - Hi Everyone!  Just checking in. I had my surgery exactly 2 weeks ago today. I've been feeling okay -- some days are better than others. I'm hydrated throughout the day, but ...

Post-Op Day 5 - Hi everyone! I came home from the hospital after staying over three nights (exactly what Dr. K predicted.) I'm trying to wean myself off the pain medication, so I'm taking T...

Post-Op Day 2 - I made it! My surgery lasted longer than normal (3.5 hours) which is unusual according to Dr. K. He discovered a hiatal hernia which had not shown up on my upper GI nor my chest...

Magnesium Citrate - So I took that awful Magnesium Citrate last night at around 8p because my surgery is today (YAY!!).  I had the cherry-flavored bottle and it didn't taste as bad as I expected.  ...

Sex After DS - Disclaimer: Forgive me if these questions are too personal!   How long after your DS surgery were you able to "get busy" with your significant other? And was it difficul...

Clear Liquid Diet - Suggestions? - Hi Everyone, I need to be on clear liquids the day before my surgery. My plan is to drink lots of water and eat (drink?) clear chicken broth. But I'm afraid that I'm going t...

Diet Coke - Question for Other Cold Turkey Quitter - My surgery is a week from tomorrow. I decided to quit drinking Diet Coke before my surgery so that I wouldn't have to deal with withdrawals while also recovering from surgery. ...

FDA Warning re: Vitamin B Supplement - Just in case any of you use this brand: Healthy Life Chemistry By Purity First B-50 FDA : Steroids in one vitamin B supplement http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/27/health/...

Recovery Time and Traveling - Hi Everyone, I have a trip to Vegas planned with a friend in the middle of September. The trip was planned months ago and we are both very excited to go. I was planning on N...

Approved!! - My insurance company finally approved my surgery and I have a date set: August 6, 2013! My pre-op appointment with Dr. K. is on 8/5. I then have to go to my pre-op appointment a...

Approved!!!! - I got my approval from BC/BS today!!! (I got approval less than one month after my initial consultation with Dr. Keshishian.) While playing the waiting game, I vented my frustra...

One Last Thing Before Authorization - Hey Everyone! I'm still (not really) patiently waiting waiting for BCBS to approve my surgery. They said it would take 15 days to get approval and on the 15th day (today!) t...

Nectar Syntrax Protein Variety Sampler - I emailed Syntrax asking if they offered samples of their protein drinks. I just got an email with the following info: We are currently offering a Nectar Variety sampler.  ...

Waiting and anxious! - I had my first consultation with Dr. K last Thursday (6/27) and completed all my approval requirements by Monday (7/1). Dr. K's office sent my file to Blue Cross today and I'm h...

I'm sorry to hear you have complications from your surgery. :( I...