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Meal Questions - I'm on pureed phase now.  Should I be getting a "meal' in?  For example today I have had 1 protein shake for breakfast, water in between, now I'm having some applesauce for lunch, ...

Changing Food Stages...a little nervous - Yesterday was the first day that I could have purees and I still had my liquids last night.  I'm really anxious and nervous about starting regular foods and how my new system is go...

Pureed Food Stage Ideas - Today I start pureed foods for the next 2 weeks.  I'm at a loss and need some ideas.  I know I can have creamed potatoes and sweet potatoes.  I've bought cottage cheese and SF stra...

NSV...Made my day! - Today is my 2nd day back at work since my surgery 2 weeks ago.  Yesterday, my bosses made a few comments about how nice I looked but nothing major.  Today, when I walked in my asst...

NO Energy...I'm exhausted. - As of today, I'm 2 weeks post-op and this is my first day back to work.  Everything seems to be going great, except for my energy levels.  My doctor says this could get worse befor...

Thought I was dying!!! - The word pain doesn't describe it.  Without thinking, I took a regular drink of my protein drink.  Not a sip....a drink!  OMG. The pain started immediately.  I'm only 8 days post o...

4 days Post Op Questions. - I had my surgery on Monday and got home from the hospital bout 8 last night.  I actually feel much better today and think I may survive. LOL  However, this gas is just about to get...

It's Almost Time! - Sitting here at my desk on my last day of work before my surgery, I have found myself being completely out of control with my thoughts, anxious feelings, and fear of what is to com...

Getting Nervous...maybe anxious...but I think Nerv - I'm having a meltdown at work.  I'm trying to finish up everything before leaving today as my surgery is Monday and I won't be back for two weeks!  I AM ON EDGE RIGHT NOW!!!  Jumpy...

OT....Avatar Pics - Does anyone know how to adjust the size of your pics so that you can use them for your avatar??  I've been working on it and I'm failing miserably!

Scar Tissue from Previous Surgeries - Has anyone ran into this being a problem during your RNY?  I had an open hysterectomy 10 years ago and my scar runs up and down.  My doc said that this might be a problem if they c...

This time next week..... - I will be in surgery or close to it!  I'm so excited.  My first thought this morning was "This is the beginning of my last week as a fat person!"  From that point on I will no long...

Pre-op Diet HUNGER!!! - Day 5 of my pre-op diet...and I'm so freaking hungry right now!  I've had my slimfast for breakfast and my slimfast for lunch.  I'm drinking water like there won't be anymore tomor...

Marriage & WLS - I've made several comments about needing support because I have a severe lack of it at home.  Last night I had a light bulb moment...duh...I can't believe I didn't see it coming.  ...

Pre-Op Diet is actually working!! - I know I shouldnt' be BUT I am a slave to the scale.  It just helps me when I'm starving to know that I'm actually accomplishing something.  This will also be what drives me comple...

Anyone in Mississippi?? - Just looking for a friend to go thru this with that might live close by.

Meridian anyone?? - Anyone here from around the Meridian area that's had surgery?

First day of Pre-Op Slim Fast Diet....YUK. - I've had my nutritious, delicious slim fast for breakfast.  It was ok but I tasted it for like 3 hours.  I've just had another great slim fast for lunch.  (And yes, this is sarcasm...

Complications?? Freaking out a little bit. - I had my final visit with Dr. Cummins yesterday so now it's down hill, but yesterday was more of a doom & gloom visit.  She went over the complete procedure beginning to end...whic...

BAND BE GONE! - I wish I could wiggle my nose and make that thing disappear today but I'm one day closer to getting it out of me!!  Yesterday, I completed all of my pre-op xrays, ekgs, blood work,...

Is it really worth it? - Since I've been approved for my surgery and now looking for my support system, I keep getting asked this question.  Is it really going to be worth all you are going to go through? ...

I so needed to hear "read" that today. Thank you!

Starting Over! - I am having revision from band to bypass on April 25th.  Can not wait.  Time to start over and regroup!

Surgery Date Set...Excited & Nervous!! - On April 25, I am having my band removed and switched to the gastric bypass.  I'm so excited but also a little nervous.  I had my band put in back in 2007 and did great at it until...