Jennifer L.

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4 days!! - I leave for Tijuana on the 9th and my surgery is on the 10th! I can't believe it... I have never been to Mexico and I am going alone. This is an exciting adventure for me and I ...

ADHD and WLS - So I think I have mentioned this before... I have ADHD. I was diagnosed when I was 14 but the choices for helping it weren't the best when I was diagnosed. My parents and I had ...

In one week I leave for Mexico! - I can't believe this is going to happen. I am SO grateful for my mother finally seeing how this struggle with my weight was preventing me from living my life. I grew up larger. ...

Clear Proteins - Don't you love when pre-ops come and blow up the boards!  I am two weeks away and trying to get a grip on post-op life as much as possible.  I was exploring some di...

July 10th... so close yet so far away! - I know I have a few July 10th sleevers here, so you must be feeling what I am! I am excited, nervous, feeling totally prepared one minute and then completely unsure about what t...

Feeling misunderstood - I am getting sleeved in 2 1/2 weeks. The only two people who know is my mom and my husband. They are trying to be supportive but it is very frustrating. When I try to explain to...

I found a nifty little resource - I just found this website  http://www.bariatriceating.com/ So far, the information I am finding is useful. I just thought I would pass it on in case anyone else was...

Work and my surgery date... ahh!! (sort of OT and - After years I have a surgery date set! When I set it, it was the perfect time. Nothing huge was going on, it was far enough away from the start of my classes that it wouldn't be...

Texture of Food post-op? - So my husband and I were having a discussion about taste in foods changing post-op and wondering how I would be with textures post-op. I avoid many different foods because I hat...

Protein Suggestions? - I will begin my pre-op diet in about a week. I have been thinking about introducing it early so that it is a smooth transition. (I have some ADHD and anxiety issues, so I do wor...

Sugar Free? - Yes I have a weight problem. Yes I still eat processed crap that I shouldn't. However, I am a fan of at least trying to avoid as much "fake" food as I can... or at least that is...

I have a surgery date! And the love of my child... - So my surgery is scheduled for July 10th! I am so excited! FINALLY it is set! So many years of waiting... nervous but very excited. I think everything will be ok. My son ma...

I have a date!!! July 10th! - I am very happy to have this settled and moving forward! I am confident in my decision and feel great about it!!

The DS in Mexico - Has anyone had the DS in Mexico and who did you use? Did they tell you not to get the DS? The DS was the original surgery I wanted but was considering the sleeve due to the less...

Can we ever be prepared enough? - I am reading through all the stuff sent to me about what to expect with the Sleeve. I have been researching for years (granted it was another surgery, but the sleeve was a part ...

No straw? Why? - I am reading over the post-op diet and it says to not use a straw but without reason. Why can't we use a straw? I KNOW I will sound weird, but I have this weird thing about liqu...

I cannot reach Dr. Kellys office for the life of m - Let me start by saying I still really want to have Dr. Kelly as my surgeon.  With the being said... I can't get a hold of anyone!!! I tried to use the contact page on wlscl...

What is the deal with passports?? - So my husband and I are currently in a debate (or just flat out confused) on if we will need passports for Mexico. I thought I read people mention that we need passports. My hus...

Self-pay options - Hey guys. This is my first time in this forum (although I have been on OH for almost 5 years researching surgery). Originally I wanted the DS. I still think it is a great surger...

I have heard very good things about dr. schumaker! I am glad to...

I was wondering where you were going to get your surgery. We are...

Mexico - I will take any advice! -  Hey Everyone! So I have been on and off this board for about four years. I almost had the surgery alittle over 3 years ago until at the last minute we realized that my insurance d...

Working at Starbucks -  Hey everyone, So I have been a member and fan of OH for about 3 years now... and no, no surgery yet. I ended up having a 2nd child and did manage to loose about 40lbs on my own...