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I can so relate to your comments. I like you love alcohol but am not...

Help! LDL levels high -  Hello friends, I was so surprised to see that my LDL levels otherwise known as "bad cholestrol" was 217, and they say it should be below 100.  I eat mostly protein right now, no ...

My 6 Month review - Well, it has been 6 months since my surgery.  I know this because OH notified me.  Honestly, I am not a person who "super tracks"  maybe that is part of my problem.  But, I have go...

What is your favorite yogurt? - I like Fage yogurt the best.  It seems to have a very mellow taste.  I usually get the 0%, but early on I got the full fat and didn't care. A close second for me is the Trader Joe...

Don't give me that "Oh, you had surgery to lo - I saw the look from my eye doctor of all people.  I wasn't expecting it.  He asked how I lost the weight and I told him.  And right then I saw the look.  It said "Oh, you chose the...

Can we talk food and the time of day? - I've been noticing that I eat according to my work schedule and not according to my hunger.  In my work day I eat a breakfast around 10 a.m.  before that i have milk in coffee.  Th...

lower leg cramps - 4 months out and I have had lower leg cramps for the past month.  Anyone here experience this?  I did some research and I think it may be due to lack of magnesium.  But there are s...

Valentine's Day-The cruelest day! - I'm in a room of sweets and no one is here to see me eat this forbidden stuff.  How long can I hold out?  I know my mind is not in the right place if I am having these thoughts.  I...

Hydrolyzed Protein - Chewable - Anyone know anything about chewable hydrolyzed protein tabs?  Is this protein okay?  Any experiences? Thanks, all!

recommend a baja dr.? - Hi.  I am looking into costs for face lift, breast lift, etc...was wondering if anyone had experiences in baja and could recommend a doctor or institute. Thanks

Anyone have Dr. Tanaka in San Diego? - Hi, I would love to talk to a sleever who had Dr. Tanaka of Pacific Bariatric in San Diego.  I'd like to talk food plans and expectations. I'll keep my fingers crossed that there...

Need an 800 cal plan for a 1 month sleever - Hi, I was sleeved on 11/16 and need an 800 calorie plan for someone who can eat only beans, broth, shrimp, protien powder and tuna. Anyone have a good plan for this?

Is this normal? - Suddenly, at three weeks post op, I hate my favorite protein drink.  I would like to add banana or strwberries to it like I used to do, but I think the literature said no fresh stu...

unrelenting pain in upper back, what gives? - I do so want to enjoy my 14 day old sleeve.  But ever since surgery I have had a humongous pain in upper left shoulder back.  After I was able to eat yogurt, that went away, replac...

surgery date 11/16/11 - I am being sleeved on November 16th.  I am a bit nervous but full of hope too.

What would you do on Turkey day? - I am in a bit of a quandry about Thanksgiving day.  I am having surgery on the 16th of November.  Thanksgiving with my husband and son would be interesting enough after my surgery ...

My plan. What is my plan? - I agree with all the wise sleevers and successful sleevers on this forum: I must have a plan.  But what is my plan?  Evidence someone who failed weight watchers at least 4 times.  ...

Okay, anyone hear the report about former fatties? - I heard a report on the news today that former fatties( that now weigh the same as their normal weight friends) must eat around 500 to 600 fewer calories than their never before fa...

surgery date - Hello all, My surgery date is set for 11/16/11.  I am in the process of mentally and physically preparing.  Not really sure what to say to my son yet.  Something like 'When you ge...

my surgery date is set -  omg!  I got my date!  November 16th!   Please, advice etc...if you can.  thank you...

Yes, yet another discussion about sleeve vs. RNY - I would like some feedback or comments about long term observations on the Sleeve vs. the RNY.  We have a family member that got RNY'd about 5 years ago.  Now this poor man is back...

What to expect during surgery-ladies only - Hi.  My surgery date will be soon , but I was wondering what to expect during surgery.  What part of the body are they actually dealing with-only the abdomen?  I as\k because I am...

I am wondering why you don't use them. Do you know a secret we...

Please tell me about loose skin - Hi all, I am 224lbs, 53 yo, and awaiting a sugery consult and date in socal with kaiser.  Since January I have lost about 20 lbs. and have started elliptical and weights.  My ques...

After menopause sleever - Hi sleevers, I was wondering if any post menopausal women are having trouble healing or adjusting to sleeve, or, are having a harder time loosing weight?