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Can't smoke, can't eat.... - You mean I actually have to deal with and face my emotions??? Today is day 12 no cigarettes (2 days no patch) I have my pre-surgery eating under control again. And it's TOM. Yester...

I feel out of control - I am pre-op. For the past 7 months or so my weight has been pretty stable at 267. I even got down to 262. Well all of a sudden I feel like I have NO control. I am eating like it...

Need support after a VERY stressfull day. - So, I stopped smoking on Mother's day. For some reason I am really having a hard time with it. I have quit before and it hasn't been this difficult. Perhaps it's because I have dif...

A gift to myself as well as my children. - So yesterday on mother's day I gave the greatest gift to myself and my children. I quit SMOKING!!! Yay me! I can't believe I even started smoking again. I had quit when I was pregn...

Finally. - So I finally have an appt with my surgeon. I did my seminar, my paperwork, my 3 psych eval appts, my sleep study and today I had my 1st appt with the NUT. So they finally gave me a...

Samples and coupons - Hi, could someone guide me as to where I could obtain samples and coupons for vits and protein. Is there a list some where? TIA Shelly

Getting the run around... - So my packet was faxed to my surgeons office over 3 weeks ago. I have been following up a few times a week. Last week I was told I would have an answer within 1-2 days. So yesterda...

C-section vs RNY? - I know everyone has a different level of pain tolerance but I am curious, for those who have had a c-section which was more painful? My first c-section, I thought I was going to d...

PCOS after RNY - I know there is a PCOS board but it doesn't get much activity, that's why I am posting here. I have PCOS and am on 1000mg 2xs a day for it. I am pre-op. Will I still have to take t...

I got some exciting and shocking news all in one d - I talk to my patient advocate today and found out that I should know early next week if I am approved or not. She is almost positive I will be b/c of my wonderful insurance and my ...

I really like her!! - At first I was a little miffed that the person I chose off of my surgeons list required 3 visits for a psych eval but now I am so happy. She was covered by my insurance so that's w...

I got my first "Ohhh Really?? - So, I was on the phone with a very close friend of mine (who I might add weighs about 115 soaking wet) and I told her I was having WLS. Her response was Ohh really? I have to admit...

Haters- Im confused - So went away for the weekend.  I met a girl there and I ended up telling her I was having WLS. Don't ya know, she had it done twice. The second time she "almost died, b/c the surge...