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I'm a carb nut -  So, I've been writing in a food log.  And All I see is bread, pasta and rice everywhere    I know that those kinds of foods can cause the "dumping syndrome" Which I believe is a ...

Food Journals -  I'm going to be starting a Food Journal. Anyone recommend a food log I could print out? 

What are those sticking out of your opening? And Why did they have...

Hi, My surgeon is going to be Dr. Halpin as well. I met her last...

Getting closer/consent form. -  Last Monday I met with my surgeon and ended up signing my consent form :) It's a big step I think. And I kinda got teary eyed because well...it's really going to happen.  what sur...

6 months to go. -  I have officially started my 6 months supervision :) I have been told I will probably get my surgery either in February or March. I'm nervous...and afraid. But I am inspired to go...

Anyone here went to Legacy Weight managment? - I found this Oregon Forum and would like to know if others here used Legacy weight manangment in Portland OR.  I'm currently in the proccess of getting the RNY.

wow,you look great!

Lab work, and welcome group - Well, today I attended the welcome group and did some required tests and lab work. The welcome group was actully interesting. It also helped me to make up my mind about wether to g...

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone - For all those that shared thier story about whether I should get the RNY or Lapband.. THANK YOU!! I have decided to do the RNY.

1st Appointment done :) REE Test - I had my REE test done today. It wasn't all that bad as long I closed my eyes and forgot what was over my head!

I will be starting my 6 months of supervision in October. My first...

The full feeling - I know when a person feels full it's because the body sends signals to the brain that it has had enough. Now, because of the RNY surgery and the drastic kind of cut that is done to...

RNY or Lapband - I'm going back and forth when it comes to which one I want. I've heard some failures of the lapband, but also some real good success stories. I know the RNY is more drastic,but is ...

My first Appointment - Wow, I've got like 6 appointments all lined up. My first one is on the 29Th of August for my REE test. I'm nervous about it because I've read they put some kind of plastic bubble o...

REE test? - I have an REE Test coming up. And from what I've read they put a bubble over your head and you breath in it at a rested state. Well.. having a bubble over my head is not going to m...

Any Replies yet? I am too going to go to Legacy. My first appointment...

How expensive is the lapband surgery? - I was talking with my insurance company, and she mentioned that they pay 70% of the cost and we pay 30%  but not more than 10 thousand dollars. Ummmm that's kind of alot. I thought...

What's wrong with me? - I'm inspired to take steps in this direction. But obviously it's giving me anxiety because I'm thinking of all the food's I can't eat..and want to eat all of them. I want to eat al...

My 1st step - So,with my stomach all tied up in knots, I decided to call my insurance company to see what weight loss surgery's they cover. And after some questionings from her about me.. I seem...

To do or not to do,Weightloss surgery - Weightloss surgery has been in the back of my mind. But I'm really trying to do it the natural way. First. I've heard good and bad about weightloss surgery. One.. it goes off fast,...