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Fever for how long after surgery? - I mentioned the other day that I had a low grade fever. I though and agreed with some that said it was probably just my body adjusting to the trauma. But this is day 5. I'm still r...

Is isopure always nasty? - I tried isopure grape frost. Omg! Yuck! Is it always gross?

Confused about broth.. - I see people saying broth is high in protein, but when I read the label it says 1 g per serving. What am I missing? I'm on the full liquid phase.

Newly sleeved...Over eating? - I feel like all I am doing is eating! I have tried to space out my eating and drinking but its all I have done today. I'm still short on my 64 oz of drink and short on protein too....

After surgery and running a fever. - I had surgery on Thursday afternoon, I haven't felt well all night. I can't get warm and have a headache. The nurse came in ad took my vitals. I am starting to get a fever. I re...

I'm in the hospital & can't eat.. Advise? - Hello, I am in the hospital currently. I was sleeved yesterday. I am not able to eat. Everything taste terrible and  I am frustrated. I get so sick every time I ear.    ...

Sleeved!!! - I did it!! I'm sleeved! Everything went well, I'm not in a a lot of pain and starting to get full liquids,

Surgery in 1 hour!!!!!! - Surgery is at 11:40, 1 hour away!!! I am in the preop room waiting for my IV. I'm surprised I'm not nervous. I am looking forward to starting my healthier life! Prayers are appr...

Less than 48 hours until surgery, only allowed sha - I know there is less than 48 hours until surgery, but I am hungry!  I am only allowed 3 shakes today until Thursday's surgery. I'm am use to having 2 shakes and a small dinn...

Wedge Liver Biopsy during surgery, is it common? - I was so excited yesterday to have my surgery date that I didn't really look at, until today. I notice that it said they were doing the WLS, hiatal hernia repair & wedged liver ...

It's official. I have a date! - July 18th is the 1st day of my new life! 

Terrible day - Terrible stressful day between work, financial pressures and medical problems with my child.  I went to the store on the way home. Ended up with Oreos, pizza, chips, popcorn...

How many calories? - I am on my pre op diet currently. My NUT and nursing team gave hand outs with much detailed information, except this one thing. How many calories should I be consuming daily? I'm ...

NO energy! - So I am on my pre-op diet. I have no energy! I feel like a slug. Is this normal? 2 protein shakes per day and 1 lowest/low calorie dinner.

Day 2 of preop diet - Day 2 of my preop diet and I'm fighting the snacking urge something terrible. I haven't had anything sweet for a while but I want it now! But I wont. I thing I will go to bed and ...

Timing of surgery and safety question - I have my pre-op appointment scheduled on July 8th but this is my question. I am a 4-H advisor and our county fair is Aug.5-12 here in Ohio is is miserably hot and humid dur...

Insurance APPROVED!!!! - Just received a call that my insurance approved the surgery!!!!! Last appointment with the NUT tomorrow and its on to my date from there! I still have to tell my family, but its ...

What if I can't eat seafood? - I see that many of you eat seafood items to get the protein in.  I have an extreme shellfish allergy and can't even eat most types of fish that may eat shrimp and such. Is t...

NSV's??? - Sorry, remember I'm new here. What does NSV stand for? I keep reading post with reference to it but do not understand what you are talking about. Thanks.

Wish list for post sleeve - A couple of us talked about a wish list of things we want to be able to do after weight loss. I'm just curious if I am one of a few with such a list.  1. Take a picture of m...

Private message from a "deactivated member&qu - I have a message from a Miss Kiama.. It's a bit odd. Is this normal on this forum? I have a bad feeling about it.  Sorry I know it doesn't have anything to do with WLS.