artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Anyone have experience with a Bipolar parent? -  As you may know, I'm in the final stages of all of my pre-op work, and hopefully I'll have a date in May (the earliest). Anyway, I'm wondering how you deal with a parent with Bipo...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Psych eval today... -  I'm glad it's finally here! This is the last piece of the puzzle until I meet with my surgeon's NP in a couple of weeks! Fingers crossed that I get a May surgery date. 

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Gym or YMCA? -  I am wondering where people work out the most? Do you prefer one over another? Why?  I'm planning to join the Y in June (hopefully I'll have had surgery in May), and I'm lookin...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Juicing and RNY? -  I'm wondering if anyone incorporates juicing into their lifestyle, post-op?  I watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead last night, and one of the guys on there lost an amazing amount...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Thank you! -  I just want to thank everyone who has taken the time to answer questions on here. I know it can be repetitive, but I appreate the help as I navigate through this soon-to-be new li...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Honey, honey... -  So there have been a few threads asking about other sweetener options besides the artificial stuff, and I was curious if people use honey as a sweetener? I don't mean the SF stuff...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
? about Greek yogurt + SF pudding mix -  So I got some SF pudding today, and was wondering what the ratio of Greek yogurt to pudding mix is? Is it one cup of yogurt to one package of pudding mix? More? Less? Thanks ag...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Not interested in food like before, but haven't ha -  I know it's probably a good thing, but I don't seem as interested in food as before. I haven't had surgery yet, but I'm just kinda...sad. I think it's really hitting me that I wil...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Sugar-free syrups -  Are there any sugar-free syrups that DON'T use Splenda? I can't eat tons of Splenda--it gives me tremors. And I'm finding that lots of stuff I'll be taking, has some in them. ...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Nectar -  Hello again!  I've read about Nectar by some of you, and was wondering which ones are your favorites? I was going to order some, but I don't want to order a bunch of tubs and t...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
What to expect for my psych evaluation... -  I'm having my psych evaluation in a couple of weeks, and wondering what to expect? It's not like normal therapy sessions since it's a one-shot deal, do what do you do? Thanks for ...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Sugar-free syrups -  Hey everyone!  I'm sure some people may already know this line of syrups, but I thought I'd share it anyway. I just ordered a few bottles to try, so I'll let you know how it goes!...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
How food tastes to you--post-op -  Hi all! Just curious how food tastes to you now that you're on the other side? Do things that you once hated taste awesomesauce? Foods you loved turn your stomach? Found some n...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
What do you do with Unflavored protein powder? -  I just got some protein powders to try, and the multipack I received has an unflavored one in there. What the heck do you add that to? Soups? Just curious what other people have d...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Being a vegetarian after surgery...is that possibl -  I'm wondering if it's possible to become a vegetarian post-op? I'm waiting for my date, and my husband wants to do more vegetarian foods. I applaude his efforts in getting healthi...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Pre-op question about cravings -  So, I don't have a date set yet, but I met with the NUT a couple of weeks ago. Drink more water, incorporate more protein, etc. were covered during our conversation. Ever since th...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
How to tell your family... -  I'm in the early stages of WLS, and I haven't told my whole family that I'm having surgery. I've told my foster parents (and husband), but only because I need their help in watchi...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Starting the process -  I had my blood work, upper GI scan and respiratory tests today.  Woo hoo!  That barium drink is like drinking latex paint--almost threw up considering how much they had me drin...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Meeting Surgeon tomorrow... -  I'm meeting my surgeon tomorrow for my initial consult. I'm actually a bit nervous! I didn't think I would be, but I guess it's really hitting me that this could really happen...i...

artroxy blue posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Hello! -  Hi everyone!  Im new here, and looking to chat with people about their journey.  A little about me: Im in the process of starting my own WLS journey at the age of (almost...
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