Marie M.

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Water intake question - I know this is probably a stupid question, but do the protein shakes count towards our water/liquid intake or is the water to be counted just by itself? Thanks! Marie

How do I change my ticker to reflect weight loss? - Hi everyone, I want to show my 21 lb weight loss on my ticker.  I went to "search", did as instructed and it didn't work.  Any suggestions?

Dumb question of the day - I am currently on 2 weeks of purees.  Does 3 oz of  pureed chicken have the same amount of protein as non-pureed chicken?  How much protein is in 3 oz. of chicken? Thanks everyone...

Kelly Puma!! - Email me and I'll tell you about my surgery. [email protected]. Marie (from Abington nutrition class)

Kelly Puma!! - Kelly, Somehow I accidentally blocked you as my friend!  Email me at [email protected] and I'll tell you all about my surgery.  It went great! Marie (from Abington's nutrit...

No gas pain postop?? - Hey everyone, My nurse practitioner tells me that my surgeon will withdrawal all of the gas he puts in my abdomen during the surgery.  Does this mean I won't have the dreaded sh...

1st day of pre-op liquid diet - Hey everyone, Never thought that I would be asking this but I am on day 1 of my pre-op liquid diet (surgery this Tuesday) and I am simply NOT hungry.  I'm drinking my water, had a...

I have a surgery date - I have a confirmed surgery date.  How do I add that to my profile? Thanks,

Flatulence--Gross - I'm waiting for sleeve approval.  While reading the RNY site, it sounded as if horrible, horrible flatulence was a permanent byproduct of the bypass.  People are wearing charcoal p...

75 VSG's - I met with my surgeon, Dr. Fernando Bonanni, last week and liked him very much.  He has performed 75 VSG's to date. Do you think this is an adequate number or do I need a more expe...

Magic Bullet - Hey everyone, I'm wondering whether I should get a Magic Bullet.  Any recommendations? Thanks!

sleep apnea - Hi everyone! I'm in the beginning stages of going thru the VSG process.  I have moderately severe sleep apnea.  Anyone out there have this at the time of surgery? any complicati...

Beginning process of getting VSG - Hi everyone! Just began the process of getting VSG surgery this week.  Have appt. with nutritionist on July 14 and with surgeon and psychiatrist on July 26.  Estimated surgery wil...