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Dreaming of FOOD!!!! - Just a little over a week out and I've had 3 food dreams so far!!!! Its really quite hilarious. In my dreams I'm eating foods I wouldn't even dream of eating! Any one else do this?...

Antibiotics and Possible Infection - I posted yesterday that I had a fever of 101 and I am one week out. I saw my surgeon today and he prescribed me antibiotics. (Cipro 500 mg 2 x a day.) He seems to think it may be m...

Help! FEVER! 1 WEEK POST OP -  I'm one week post op and have had zero complications so far. Tonight my fever is 101. What should I do????

Share Your Favorite High Protein Products - What's your favorite protein shake brand? How do you make it? What other high protein snacks do you recommend to someone who is doing full liquids? What about to someone on pureed...

Foamies? -  I think I just had a small case of the foamies. I am still on the full liquid stage of my diet. I had just woke up from a nap and it was time to take my pain meds. (I am only 5 da...

5 days post op/ Insomnia - Surgery went great! So far, so good! I feel good, still a little sore, but otherwise, GOOD. :) What's not so good is that I can't sleep! I'm tired of course, and after some pain m...

Clear Liquid Diet Suggestions - Hello everyone! I have my two days of clear liquids on Tuesday and Wednesday before my surgery on Thursday. I've been doing low carb for two weeks and I'm really nervous about the ...

Losing Too Much Weight Pre-Op???? -  Someone just told me that if I lose too much weight pre-op, they won't do the surgery. Is this true?! I've lost 11 lbs, but I don't think that's "too much." My BMI is still 45.5. 

Pre-Op Diet Success/Meditation Advice - I've been on my pre-op low carb diet for one week today. I've lost 11 lbs! I can see how you start to second guess yourself a bit and think, "Well, if I can do this on my own, why ...

Surgery Date Is... - June 16, 2011!!!! I'm starting my two week low carb diet today. Today is my first caffeine free day, as well!

Low Carb Pre-Op Diet? - Has anyone on here only had to do a 14 day low carb pre-op diet? Most people have said they had to do Optifast or a 2 week liquid diet. I'm glad my surgeon doesn't require that, bu...

Pre-Surgery Jitters! - So, apparently there are lots of emotions that go along with making life changing decisions! The past two days I have turned into a bit of a wreck. I've been so wrapped up with doi...