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How often I eat (or am hungry) compared to *what* - First let me say that I have an appt with my nutritionist tomorrow, so I plan on talking to her about this, too.  I just wanted to post it here as well. Tomorrow, I will be 7 we...

Request for a sticky topic about vitamins and vita - I've noticed alot of people asking the same questions for Kelly about vitamins and what types of tests we need to have run.  I was finally going to write all of this stuff down and...

Lots of water input...not much output :) - I drink water constantly...at least 50 oz every day...plus I get another 22 oz of liquid through my protein shakes. The weird thing, though, is that I don't urinate very often. ...

Almost 1 month post-op...completely wiped out toda - I'm not sure what's going on today but I'm just completely exhausted and even somewhat sore today.  I haven't done anything out of the ordinary, so is this just one of those things...

When were you cleared to exercise (other than walk - First, I know every surgeon is different, so it's possible that different ones have differing opinions on when to start exercising.  I just want to get a general idea on what other...

2 weeks post op - gained weight this week! why?? - My first week, I lost 15.5 lbs.  This week I've gained 3 lbs.  I'm frustrated because I don't understand why this is happening! I'm at the same place that I usually have problem...

Question about the glue covering my incisions - It's been almost 2 weeks since my surgery and the glue covering my incisions is peeling around the edges.  I know I'm not supposed to pick at it and I'm not..but it's SO hard not t...

Tofu? - Hubby and I were watching Dr. Oz yesterday and he had Alton Brown on.  He made a pie using tofu which made my hubby say that he wouldn't mind trying something with tofu in it.  ...

Cold water vs room temp water - I've always loved ice ice cold water, I still do.  But it seem that when I've been drinking it cold, I can feel it hit my tummy pouch.  It's not completely unpleasant, but it doesn...

Overdid it yesterday and now I'm almost afraid to - My surgeon cleared me to start soft foods yesterday and the scrambled egg did great.  Later I decided to try some mashed potatoes (boxed) and instead of measuring, I eyeballed the ...

post op question - bad breath and no bm yet - I had my surgery 5 days ago and my breath has been HORRIBLE!  Even just 30 minutes after thoroughly brushing my teeth and tongue it smells awful.  Is this because I've been on liqu...

What was the first thing you ate after being clear - I was just cleared today by the doctor to move on to the next stage (they call them soft foods, just before puree, basically scrambled eggs, yogurt, pudding consistency stuff). ...

2 days post op :) - I just got home from the hospital today, had my surgery 2 days ago! So, for anyone that's pre-op..here's a tip...ask the nurse how often you're allowed to have pain killers.  I ...

Surgery tomorrow!!!! - Well, here it is..the day before my surgery! I've run 2 errands already this morning and am drinking clear liquids only today.  All I have left to do is fill the car's tank with...

Pre-op question - can we take nyquil?? - I'm 4 days away from my surgery and was told that I can only taken Tylenol for 10 days before surgery.  I'm starting to get a sore throat and don't want to risk being sick for my s...

Surgery is 4 days away...some thoughts and possibl - So my surgery is on Friday.  I'm really excited, but also nervous, anxious, etc.  I know my life will completely change afterwards, not just my weight but everything.  I'm mour...

It's not possible to lose 17 lbs in a week pre-op, - I'm on the 2nd week of my 3 week pre-op diet.  I've been using my Wii Fit to weigh myself and when I got on this morning it said I'd lost 17 lbs since last week.  That doesn't make...

Unflavored protein powders that can be cooked/bake - I don't know if it's only the Unjury brand that can't be used in anything hotter than 130 degrees, but I'm really hoping it's just them! I'm looking for a protein powder that ca...

Day 5 of my 3 week pre-op diet...I'm actually losi - I have a hard time losing weight on diets (I'm sure most everyone here can understand that!!) and I was only planning on weighing once a week, but I just got the urge this morning,...

New to the forum - surgery date is 12/9/11 - Hi everyone.  I'm new to the forum and figured I should introduce myself before I start replying or posting anything else! My name is Jennifer, I'll be 40 in just under 2 weeks,...