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Bad Week !! -  Sad, mad, confused, angry, annoyed...  Been starving all week; eating like a chump.  Gaining weight; not happy !!!  I must mentally get past this funk !!!

Working out and gaining weight ! -  Hi - Anyone else gain weight when they started working out?  Granted, I am only a week into heavy working out...  But as of today I am 3 lbs up.  I get that muscle weighs more tha...

Just over 4 months since surgery... -  And I finally hit the 70lb mark today.  I am excited.  I m working out like champ and feeling so much better.  The compliments are starting to roll in... and I love them.  Complim...

Self-Pay Surgery... Tax Deductible? -  I was a recent self-pay patient - surgery was about $20,000+.  Does anyone know if I will be able to claim all the medical expenses on my taxes?  Not sure how that works... 

Fish Oil - Hi - I used to take Fish Oil pre surgery and was told not to take it immediately post surgery.  It's been 3 months...  OK to start taking my Fish Oil again???   

Any Other 24Aug11 Sleevers? -  Hi all - Just checking in on with my fellow August sleevers.  To date, I have lost 49 lbs., which includes the two week liquid diet.  I feel blessed, but have such a long way to g...

Diet Soda -  Anyone ever have an occasional soda?  

3 Weeks Out - Confirmed Stall -  Feeling blue - just shy of 3 weeks out from surgery and I haven't lost a pound in over a week and a half.  Went and saw the surgeon today and he said that generally doesn't happen...

Post Op Milkshakes ??? -  As I was leaving the hospital, my nurse tell me that I needed two days of clear liquids and then a full liquid diet for two weeks.  She mentioned apple juice, powered zero, milk, ...

How Quick To Start Exercise? -  How quickly post surgery did you all start to exercise?  I still get tired walking up stairs at 6 days post, but I want to start getting out, at least walking.  If I start short d...

6 Days Post-Op... i'm starving ! -  Well, I clearly am not like everyone else.  I am 6 days post op and I am starving !  I just ate a piece of string cheese !!!  My GERD has been so bad and I am hardly able to eat o...

5 day post-surgery - Reflux? -  I am 5 days post surgery and last night and this morning, I have developed what may be reflux?  I feel like someone/thing is sitting on my chest.  It hurts and burns is tough to b...

Bathroom - need help - I need ideas how to manage the 'bathroom situation' post surgery.  From the day I started the 2 week liquid diet, I haven't gone to the bathroom.  It's been almost a month - and ye...

Surgery Tomorrow - Gotta Ask Again (Sorry) -  Hi all - I know I have seen this post in the past, but now that I am in the trenches of packing, I will ask again...  What do I need to pack for the hospital?  (I have loose cloth...

Two Week Pre-Op Liquid Diet - Bathroom issues??? -  Hi - Anyone have issues 'going to the bathroom' during the 2-week pre-op liquid diet?  I am really struggling and not sure if I can/should take anything to help me go !!!  HELP !

Recover Time? - Hi All - I am new to this group, this is my first post.  I am 6 days away from surgery and and obviously quite excited.  I do have a question for you post-surgery folks: How lon...