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Sleep Apnea? GONE! - Hi All, Been away for a while, working on getting food in. Hasn't been the best journey for that. Been struggling geting in the protein, and struggling keeping food down. Thi...

Wow time flies... -  Its been 1 month since surgery.  My stats are: HW = 350 SW = 320 CW = 286 Total = 64 pounds Clothes don't fit, feet dont hurt, feeling pretty good.  Energy is slow to r...

Clothing...I have shirts if you are in need... - Ok, went through the closet today, and have a bunch of men's shirts (some never worn) sixe 3xl. They no longer fit... Anyone out there in need? Zip me a private message and l...

Protein Powder - need some help - I went to Costco and bought this Whey Isolate - vanilla ice cream flavor. More like rubber/latex/chalk flavor. It's horrible, I cannot eat it. As you know, we need to get lots of p...

Puree for week 2 post-op - Question. I'm doing pureed foods and heading into week 2. When I eat, I find that I don't get a feeling of full. I stop because I've reached a quantity that I'm supposed to be ...

Gout pain day three... (Beside myself) And VENTING - Well here it is day 3 with GOUT. -Suffered day 1 -Emerg on day 2 and got real bad prescript and advice!!! Spoke to my surgeon, and he was glad I didn't take emerg's advice or m...

Quick question about GOUT medication... - Does anyone know if I can take gout meds (Apo-Indomethacin 50mg)?? I'd have to tale the capsul apart, and use powder, but was wondering if anyone knows? Gout flared up and HU...

3days post op -small issue - normal? Advice reques - I think it's gas. But I passed lots at hospital, and here and there, but all from the basement, none from the attic... I tried to get all protein and full solids in today, but I...

Surgery Update - Hi all... Just got home. Surgery went fine. Won't bore you with details... I'm tired and going to catch a quiet nap. I'm here to report that I'm doing well. Saw EmmiePie ...

On surgery day... - I'm pretty sure you have to bring your vitamins etc, do you have to bring protien powder or drinks? HRRH. ANything else other than the obvious toothbrush etc that you should bring...

2 More Days - Well, I made it (in two more days that is), and surgery is Wednesday. Optifast was VERY hard for the first 2-3 days, after that, it was easy. I didn't cheat even once! Lost 30 p...

Pugs are awesome ! So are bulldogs!

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Post-Op Prep - Ok-I'm a planner by nature! My Op is in 1.5 weeks, and it's closing in fast. I'm well aware of the Phase 2/3/4 diet requirements, but I'm looking a bit longer term... Does anyo...

Optifast 1/2 way point... -  Well, I'm down 23 pounds with the chalky Optifast regime!  Feeling MUCH better! Back ache problems have all but disappeared - wow - I can't imagine what life will be like month...

Day 1-Opti - PATTS today, 3 full hours ugh! Started Opti, hectic and very stressed. Not hungry, but want to eat!!! I have no idea how I'm gonna survive 3 weeks of this horrible chalky dri...

One week till OPTIFAST - Scared, apprehensive, worried, unsure -that pretty much sums it up. I've read lots about optifast so I'm kinda looking forward to starting it -it signifies the beginning for me. ...

Great appointments today - At HRRH - met SW and NUT. Both awesome people, very encouraging, thorough and professional. Had a great time. That's all but the final meeting w surgeon, June 3, and may get da...

Help me out here - Ok, I've been to the class, read lots of material, and have been to a few appointments. I go see SW and Nutritionist next week, things are moving fast... Here is my worry/conce...

Appointment with Surgeon and Dietitian -  Hi all, Thanks to everyone for the posts and for the replies!  What a great group of SUPPORTERS! QUESTION: I have been given my appointments, and I see surgeon in 2 weeks. ...