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Going back to work Monday and need ideas - Hi...I have to go back to work Monday 4/2/12 and not sure what to bring to keep me going all day.  I work 9:30 - 6:00.  I know I'll do a protein shake on the way to work but after ...

Will I ever be able to eat again? - I am almost at the end of week 4 post-op and I am scared to death right now...I have not had success with the pureed foods.  Every time I have tried to eat something I can't get mo...

2 Weeks Post Op- Burning Type Pain?? - Hi,  just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.  I have had a burning pain on the left side of my abdomen since surgery.  At first I mostly felt it when I tried to lay on ...

Post-Op- confused about how to get the required pr - Okay, I hope I can explain this right...I mix my protein drink and after a few sips I feel full.   Do I stop drinking then, or give myself the full 30 minutes to finish the drink? ...

how can i get comfy to sleep after vsg 2/23/12 - still have drain in and i can't find any way to get comfortable..any suggestions?  thank you in advance!

OMG-Surgery Feb 23rd...What do I buy? - I didn't know my surgery would come so quickly.  I thought I was prepared but now I'm freaking out.  I'm ready to go buy every item mentioned in the print-outs given at the classes...

FLABBY SKIN AFTER SLEEVE - Is it possible to "Not" end up with flabby skin after weight loss?  If you exercise with to strengthen muscles and do toning as you lose weight are you still destined to have flabb...

How I got here. - My name is Mary.  I just turned 50.  My mind feels young but my body feels old.  I live in MD.  I was in married for 13 years and after my second daughter was born I started to g...

Who do I listen to? - My nutritionist (who works for my doctor) said "the doctor will tell you to do a 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery, but don't do it!"  If I understood her correctly, the reason s...

Eating Habits Prior to Surgery - Last week I met with my nutritionist for the first time, and went to a 3 hour FYI group meeting.  I feel like I should be "all fired up" and ready to do all the things I was told t...

Anyone with Celiac here? - I am diabetic and have Celiac disease.  I was told by nutritionist I would not quailfy for LRNY.  I hope I can have LSG.  Does anyone have any information about this?  Thank you.

How Do I choose between Lap Band & Lap GB??? - Hi, I am driving myself crazy trying to make a decision between Lap Banding and Lap Gastric BP.  I have ninety to one hundred pounds to lose.  I've read about both and thought I wo...