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Endoscopy Info - I have to go in for an endoscopy next week.  Could you all share your experiences?

Getting in protein - I am 4 weeks post op.  I'm not able to eat or drink very much and I know I can't possibly be getting in enough protein. Are there any tricks for getting in the protein in what litt...

Bad breath - How do I get rid of this bad breath?????

keeping down liquids - Anyone have an issue with vomitting after drinking liquids? I was vomitting blood on Tuesday and stayed in the hospital until Thursday but my xray and barium swallow came back ok. ...

random soft food questions - Hopefully I'll get the okay to start soft foods on Monday.  I was just curious as to what everyone's first meal was.

Ice for hydration - Does sucking on or chewing ice count towards my liquidation/hydration? I'm having a hard time drinking and my girlfriend is threatening to take me back to the hospital for dehydrat...

Emotional - Ever since the surgery (6/7), I haven't been able to sleep throught the night.  I'm constantly waking up which hadn't been a problem since I started on my CPAP 3 months ago.  I jus...

Bad Day - So... I am 6 days post op.  I am having a devil of a time getting in all my liquids and protein.  I don't know what to do.  It's not that the stuff tastes bad.  I just don't want i...

3 week check up - How much had you all lost at your first check up?

Vitamins - I'd like to know people's vitamin routine.  What do you take when?

The Time is Near - The hospital just called.  I report to Durham Regional Hospital at 11 a.m.  Surgery is scheduled for 1 p.m.  OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

June 7 - Tomorrow is the big day! Waiting for them to call and tell me what time to report.

Lucky 7 - Today is the one week mark for my surgery!  Last week I had 3 anxiety attacks but I've been better for the past couple of days.  I've actually been fantasizing about new clothes an...

It's Official - Got the last piece today... the approval letter from my insurance company. It's really gonna happen!  Not sure if I'm ready, but June 7 can't get here quick enough!

Pre Op Diet - My date is June 7.  I've seen several people mention they go on a liquid diet a week or 2 before.  Mr dr said try to lose weight but didn't suggest the liquid diet.  Can someone sh...

Super Anxious - My surgery date is June 7.  I have started having anxiety attacks almost daily whenever I start thinking about it and making preparations.  My girlfriend even suggested that I thin...

Low Metabolism - Hello all! I'm new to this site and look forward to sharing my experience with everyone. I am scheduled to have my surgery on June 7. I'm really anxious about how well its goin...