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What do I need to do? (9 mos out, struggling) - I am 9 months (almost) out from surgery.  I had lost 85 pounds, but have been playing with the same 6 pounds since September. Granted, I am not doing all the things I should be ...

what vitamin deficiencies might cause these sympto - Shakiness, as in almost weak. Easy bruising.

dumping question - Does dumping always involve some kind of stomach upset such as diarhea or vomitting? Can it just be a queasy feeling without any physical happening? I think I'm dumping right...

"bad" weekend, but, easily back on track - So, I went camping with some friends this past weekend.  I ate terribly.  Ok, well, not as terribly as I would have pre-surgery, but,  for post-op, it was bad.  I am not a dumper. ...

timelines....complications... - Is there ever a time when we, as post-ops, are "out of the woods" or safe from complications?  Like, the farther out from surgery we get, the less likely anything is going to happe...

half way, a tennis class, and some other stuff - Before I had surgery, and when I met with the psychologist, she asked me what I expected to lose with this surgery.  I responded saying that I'd be happy to lose 100 pounds.  I jus...

Mental Health stigma?? - I posted earlier about having an appointment with a psychiatrist tomorrow for a meds evaluation.  I've been clinically depressed for many many years, and every time I go off my med...

paxil? other antidepressants - So, I've been clinically depressed for many years.  I did not expect surgery to change this fact.  But, many months prior to surgery, I had decided I was "better" and weaned off my...

constipation HELP! - Sorry! I did the search feature and mostly what I found was how to combat it for the long term.  It hasn't happened to me in weeks...but what I need right now is immediate relief. ...

Failure? Define it please? (in light of Nik's pos - So, after reading Nik's rant post, I have this to ask:  what is failure?  How do we define that in the WLS world?  What is struggling?  When do we need to see our surgeon to make h...

Carbs, help - I have not counted carbs, because, for the most part I don't eat them.  Except fruit.  I don't know that much about carbs in forms other than bready type stuff.  So...how many carb...

dizzy, lightheaded... - Since last Thursday, I have had a couple of episodes of dizziness/lightheadedness.  I'm getting all my fluids in, taking all my vits, and getting about 80g of protein a day. Wha...

being told you look good... - Sometimes, it's not the LOOKS part of it they are commenting on...I think for me, I have more energy in my step and I look happier, thus GOOD.  I've seen a lot recently where peopl...

Nik! Ninja HELP! - I bought a Ninja.  I bought it because it makes ice cream.  However, the directions do not tell you how to accomplish that.  Can you help???

Poll: The hardest thing vs. the easiest thing - When they told me I would not be able to drink with meals, and no carbonation, I thought that would be the HARDEST thing for me to get used to.  Not so.  Mainly because if I drink ...

chewing gum - Do you chew it?  Is it allowed by your plan?  Just curious!

98% caffeine free??? - The crystal light peach tea is 98% caffeine free.  Do I get to count that toward my fluid intake since it's not 100% caffeine free??? (please say yes, please say yes!)

bariatric cookbooks - Anyone have one?  Which one?  Which do you recommend? I can't wait for Nik's shake book to come out!

OMG, Friday??? Ok, I will put you in my thoughts and prayers. Let...

Poll: "Weird" things since surgery - I used to be able to drink water at room temperature...bottled water that is.  Now, water must be on ice for me to enjoy it!  I'm freezing all the dang time though!!! What "weir...

seeds...strawberry, sesame, whatever other kind... - I saw on a post I think yesterday, where someone said that seeds, such as strawberry seeds, can get stuck in our staple lines??? I find this hard to believe.  The staple line is...

once the stall is broken.... - Wow!  I had been stalled...losing *maybe* a pound a week for several (3) weeks.  Then, I upped my protein and I have lost a pound a day for 4 days! If you are on a stall...DO NO...

where to buy b12 sublingual - I did a search and the most recent was 2007...I was just wondering if Trader Joe's still carries it?  I don't want to order online if I don't have to. Where do you get your b12 ...