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never thought it would be this good @ 5 months - Hi All, I know everybody has thoughts about what it is going to be like when you loose the weight but I have to say I never thought it would be this good. I am down 86 lbs a...

shopping - Hi All:) for the first time in at least 12 years I am down to a size 18 and they aren't tight. Went shopping and figured I would try on some jeans as the pants I have now are al...

have a question about bigger ta-ta's - Have a question has anybody's breasts gotten bigger after surgery? Mine seem to have I always wear a sports bra and it just doesn't seem to be fitting me right like isn't coveri...

Lab's - Hi All I will be going to see my GP in a few weeks and was wondering what kind of labs I should have her run when she sends me for blood work. Dr G never said anything about...

New Feelings - Hi All--- Ran into some people I hadn't seen since way before my surgery but within the last year and they had to stop and do a double take, one wasn't sure how I would reac...

have a period question, sorry guys :) - Just wondering I am almost 2 months out I had my period last month (April) but nothing this month, not that I am complaining. Last month it was a little longer then normal so I ...

Vitamin question - Hi All Still having problems taking my vitamins, how many do you usually take a day, I think 31 is a bit much. I have tried with food without food, the iron says take with O...

first time in a um ah about 30 years - Hi All well had 2 big YIPI moments today well 3 really. Last night we went to the mall (hubby, daughter and myself) we were in the foodcourt after they got some Rita's and I...

Vitamins - Hi  When you take your vitamins do you space them out over a little while. I started mine and took the breakfast ones and almost threw up maybe because it was on an empty st...

turning a corner? - Hi All Finally able to drink more YIPI. Have had a stall on weight loss but I am not going to freak about it because I am feeling better and know when I am able to do more s...

salad? - Just wondering if it is ok to eat a salad?, I am a month out my salads usually contain lettuce, carrot, cucumber, chicken, ham, cheese and bacon along with dressing. I know I wo...

Sugar Free ice cream - I was wondering if we can have sugar free ice cream, we are going to Disney in July and saw a few places serve it, I haven't had any issues with dairy so. Thanks for the help. ...

2 weeks post op - Well it's a little more then 2 weeks post op and everything is going good. So far since starting the liquid diet I am down 43 lbs and I can see it in my legs and feet lol, need ...

post op questions - Just have a few questions. what is a typical weight loss post surgery. Right now I am at about 2 lbs a day is that ok? When can we start having cheese again? Right now I...

pastina - Hi All I am on full liquids and on my list it says about mashed potatoes, but I was wondering if we could add pastina (baby pasta) in yet?   THanks Michele

question--how long did it take before you could sl - Hi All Just wondering how long after surgery was it before you could sleep in your own bed again?   Michele

I'm Home!!! - Hi All I survived surgery :) there were 2 glitches g-bladder was filled with stones and my appendix was around my pelvis but otherwise then that it was a normal surgery. I h...

I have my time!!!! - Monday I report to the hospital at 11 a.m.!!!!!! It is so real now that in less then 3 days my whole life is going to change for the better. I am looking forward to being able t...

vitamin list from Dr. advice :) - Hi All This is the list I received from Dr. G on the vitamins he wants me to take. Can you let me know what you think or if you think anything is missing that I should think...

day 5 liquid diet not good - Hi All---this liquid diet the first few days was good I did have a salad yesterday after my blood work but today was really bad. Getting really cranky and snappy took my sugar a...

meats - Is there any meats we should not eat after we are all healed up? 

survived 1st say of liquid diet - Hi All--Made it threw my first day of protein shakes and only 1 soda. Found I like the vanilla better (tastes like cake batter to me) over the chocolate. Just one question can w...

have a liquid diet question - For 2 weeks I have to be on the protein drinks, Dr. G said I could have zero cal items, does that mean I can still have my Coke Zero? He also said about broth and carrots ( a fe...

One step closer - Saw Dr. G today to get all the info before the surgery, my shakes (yummy) and all the paperwork signed. Hospital called to schedule my pre op testing. Now just have to get threw...

vitamins - Hi All--Just wondering when it is decided what vitamins we have to take, I am seeing Dr. Greenbaum next week to sign all my paperwork and all and just wondering if he should giv...