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What is the protein count in Syntrax Matrix? - Hi there-   I just received samples of Sytrax Matrix protein mixes. I am drinking the mint cookie one. It says 23 g. of protein-is that with or without the milk? I looke...

Advice on food getting "stuck" - I'm in the pureed phase and I have had two situations where food has gotten "stuck".  It feels like it's stuck in my chest and then I start salivating profusely and have to spit...

How many ounces of fluid does your surgeon recomme - How many ounces does your surgeon recommend?  Mine says 48 ounces, which includes protein drinks. Pam

pain on my left side today- is this my spleen? - I have noticed that i have a dull ache on left side. Just now when I was walking, it got downright painful to where I had to stop for a minute. It felt like when you get a stitch i...

He is so cute and fluffy!!

What is your vitamin schedule? - I am taking 6 vitamins!! Yikes! My girlfriend only takes 2-Calcium Citrate and a multi-vitamin. Is anyone else taking 6? Morning: Pantaprazole (for reflux-30 min. before bre...

Does anyone use REAL sugar in their coffee? - I like my coffee just a little sweet (about a tsp of sugar) and I just don't like any artificial sweeteners.  Is it crazy to think of using real sugar in my coffee?  My dr's pla...

Beautiful!!

New ops-how many grams of protein are you getting - HI there- My surgery was a week ago.   My dr. recommends 60-80 grams of protein and 48 ozs. of fluids. I am able to get the fluids in just fine (usually about 55 ozs) but I ...

What Calcium Citrate do you use? - I am happy with all of my vitamins except for the Calcium Citrate. I got the Twinlab Calcium Citrate Wafers from the Vitamin Shoppe and they are absolutely disgusting!  I am sup...

Finally home from my RNY (2/28)! 2nd trip back to - Hey there-I JUST now got home from the hospital. The surgery went well on Thursday and I was doing fine. Of course I was sore and in pain but that was normal. The pain was like ...

Tomorrow is my surgery!! - Tomorrow is my surgery! I am so excited! I thought I would start to get really nervous but so far (Praise God!) I am not! My surgery is at 9:30 and I have to be there at 6:30. S...

My first youtube video - Dear Friends, I have decided to make youtube videos to document my journey. I think this will be easier than creating a blog!! I'd love for you to watch it if you get a chan...

Question about buying Premier Protein - I've heard these are available at Sam's or Cosco.  My question is-when you buy from there-do you have to get a large quantity or is it possible to get a 4 or 6-pack?  I don't ha...

Stomach bug two weeks before surgery!!! - Dear Friends, I was scheduled to do all my pre-op stuff yesterday (ekg, chest x-ray, gallbladder sonogram, etc.) and I had to cancel because I have a stomach bug. Ugh! I hop...

Pre-op diet-could you have caffeine and/or milk? - Hi there- My dr's office said that I can't have milk for my pre-op diet.  I know that I already like the Slim Fast high protein mix (which I mix with milk). I don't like the...

How long did you need someone to help you at home - I just got a surgery date!!! It will be on Thursday, February 28th!! Woo-hoo!! I am so excited! My doctor said I will probably just spend one night in the hospital. My quest...

Just checked my email--APPROVED!!! - I just checked my email and I have been approved!!! I am so excited!!! I've already emailed the lady who does the scheduling so hopefully I will have a date soon!      ...

GERD-does it get better after RNY? Conflicting adv - Dear Friends, I have been pretty on the fence as to which surgery I wanted. I like the idea of the sleeve seeming "simpler" and the fact that I can take nsaids but then I li...

Has anyone had an iron infusion? I will need one - Hi there- My surgeon wants me to have an iron infusion based on my pre-op labwork. Has anyone had one? How long does the whole process take (the actual infusion)? I've calle...

You look awesome!!

You are doing so well, Amber! You should feel so proud!! Can't...