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Could it be dehydration? - I'm sleeved almost a year and haven't gotten any blood work done by my surgeon yet. I get light headed, feel dizzy, sometimes feel like I'm in a daze. Could I be dehydrated. I k...

Plastics??? - When is it a good time to consult a surgeon for a tummy tuck, breast lift and thigh lift? I am four months out and I have a lot more weight to lose but I wasn't sure if the surg...

2 part post!! - Ok.. I have had two bacterial infections and strep throat since my surgery.. I take 2 flinstones daily and just started taking vitamin C. is there something else I should be doi...

Protein shots?? - Any thoughts on these. I picked three up tonight because they were on sale. 26g protein no sugar or carbs..

Stool softners? - Colace? Any thoughts on this..

I had thanksgiving dinner today! - I had turkey mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, and cranberrys. It was so yummy but I watched my portions and ate slow but it was so good because I haven't h...

Two days shy of 8 weeks... - and I hit Onederland!!  It is such a great feeling to be told you are no longer morbidly obese by your doctor :) Today I weighed in at 198.7 and wednesday is my 8 week surgivers...

A little confused.... - What types of medications are we allowed to take? What medications have you taken for your usual head cold and not had any complications? Antibiotics?

Biotin - How much is recommended? My surgeon didn't say anything about it but I need to protect me hair.

Am I losing too fast? - I am told by other WLS patients that I'm  losing too fast! Is this possible?  I have lost 19 pounds since my surgery 4 weeks ago but lost 15 per op. my weight now is 207. Is it ...

4 weeks post-op - I am 4 weeks post op today! When I look back to the day I had my surgery I was a ball of emotions. I cried, I laughed and I was nervous as all heck. But when I look back at this da...

Soft foods phase question - Is it possible that I've messed up?? I am on the soft food phase of my post-op recovery and I am eating eggs, grits, bananas, blended soups, meats, peaches, cottgae cheese, laug...

My Boyfriend said "holy Sh**" - I'm two weeks post op and Ive lost 13 pounds since my surgery! I didnt see him for two days and I guess he really noticed it yesterday.. I was smiling from ear to ear :)

Pain - Can someone please tell me if they've experienced pain when swallowing. It feels like right when the fluid hits the top of my new stomach there is a restriction. It's painful until...

One week post op -  I have to say... I have no regrets! i am one week post op and I've lost 10 pounds since surgery. I have so much confidence in myself that I know I can be successful. Although.....

4 days post op and how??? -  Do I get all the fluids in I'm supposed to get in? I can hardly get in 4 tablespoons and I'm full. I feel like I'm grazing on water and broth all day long!

Sleeved and home -  I was sleeved on wednesday and I came home Friday afternoon. I can honestly say that despite the pain and discomfort I dont regret this at all. I am walking sipping and today I am...

Tomorrow is the big day! - I have wanted this day to come for so many years.. A friend of mine had a full open bypass 9 years ago and I've wanted to do it ever since! I am a lil anxious, nervous and excit...

Vomiting after surgery? -  Is this common or does it depend on the person?

Why do people.. - ..keep telling me all I need to do it eat less and go to the gym. Skinny people have no idea what a fat person struggles with.. They think they have the answer to everything when i...

I was approved! - I personally called the insurance company today and I was told I got the approval. Surgery is set for the 26th!

I was approved I was approved I was approved - It proves when you put your mind to something, you can make it happen.. It took me six months of classes, weight ins and testing to get the answer I was looking for today. I w...

Patiently waiting for approval - Hi everyone.. I am so antsy I can't take it. The liquid diet is going well. Ive lost 6 pounds in five days and I am supposed to have the surgery in the 26th but I'm still waiting f...

united healthcare - Has anyone who has united health care coverage been approved for the sleeve? on their website it states that they do not approve that surgery but I am told they are this year. I'm ...