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My "before" picture for Biggest Loser Season 3, in 2006.

Liquid diet causing bad breath? - Hi all, So my husband has been complaining about my breath since I started the two week pre-op liquid diet.  I'm all protein shakes, no solids (including jello or pudding).  He sa...

Food Addict + Pre-Op Liquid Diet= RAGING B**** - Warning!  This is definitely a rant and a whole lot of whining!!   Ugh, I am in rough shape emotionally this week!  I'm on day three... yes, just three measly days... of the liqui...

Pre Op Liquid Diet Ideas?? - Hi all, happy Sturday! I started my pre-op liquid diet yesterday, and two days in I'm sick of it, lol! I had some chicken broth for "dinner" yesterday because after a day of prote...

GOT A DATE! (And now I'm having 2nd thoughts, lol - Hi all! I GOT A DATE!  I have been crossing my fingers since the beginning that it would be this summer as I'm a teacher, so it would minimize sick time.  With almost every step, ...

Dr. Andras Sandor/Time Frame - Hi all, I first met with Dr. Sandor (Winchester Hospital) in May, and I've met with all of the specialists, had all of the test, etc.  I have my follow up with him tomorrow; is th...

It's (or will be) the little things! - I haven't had surgery yet... still waiting for a date... but I want it so badly I can almost taste it!  (Pun not intended!)  Obviously, I want the big things... a healthier life, m...

Checking things off the list! - I had GREAT first visits with the nutritionist and the pulmonologist today!  The NUT completely validated what the surgeon said about my body fighting against me in my years of ser...

Question for the VSG ladies with junk in the trunk - Alright ladies, I had my consult with my surgeon on Tuesday, and he was GREAT.  We talked about RNY vs. VSG, and I was leaning towards VSG.  However, he said that in his experienc...

Initial consult tomorrow... questions to ask? - Hi all, I have my first consult with a surgeon tomorrow, and I'm excited and nervous.  I did attend a lengthy information session with this surgeon, so I feel like I have a good f...

Harvard Pilgrim Health Insurance - Hi!  Does anyone have any experience with Harvard Pilgrim and the process for getting covered for WLS? Thanks!

Hitting rock bottom... a good thing! - So I think I have hit rock bottom in terms of my ability to control my eating.  I feel completely powerless.  And, I think it's a good thing.  I am finally at a point where I'm rea...

Non-Gray Sheet OA mtgs in MA. - Hi, My therapist seemed to think a non-gray sheet OA meeting might be a good fit for me.  Does anyone know of any in the Burlington, MA area? I looked on the OA website, and there...

Getting approved for surgery... - So, my BMI is somewhere between 35-40%, and I don't have any co-morbidities.  I know I'm lucky in that I'm generally pretty healthy, but I'm fearful I won't be able to have the sur...

I am new to this site, and I just saw your post that you have dropped...

VSG Eliminating Cravings? - Hi all, I recently attended an information session about WLS, and the surgeon said that with VSG, cravings are eliminated (at least in the short term).  As someone whose days have...

Personally, I think it's reasonable! One of the best little sayings I...

VSG, Worried About Failing... - Hello all... I have my first consult with a bariatric surgeon in a couple of weeks to discuss VSG, and I am having some anxious anticipation and anxiety.  I'm just shy of a 40% BM...