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I did it! - I made the hot protein drink!  Yay me, i tried it a few times but always end up with cooked protein powder, yuck! But this morning, i got silky smooth, wonderful. hot protei...

Exercise Consultation....Me? - I cant believe i am writing this.....but i went to the gym! On Saturday my wonderfully supportive husband  and I went to the gym. I was very apprehensive as i walked in....

Back to work today - Wish me luck as i return to work today, I feel good and have my food and Vitamins organized. Still not sure if i want to tell my co workers details about why i was out. ...

Wanted to Share with You All.... - I am 53 yrs young today! My grand babies came over and i got handmade birthday cards, so sweet. They are 4 and 7. The 7 yr old is autistic and non verbal. But that smil...

Another concern... - I do have a question for you all. During the full  liquid phase did you feel weak and tired? Take naps? i know i am healing and all, but dang, ive been out of surgery and wo...

Getting ready... - For purees! Sunday ends my 2 weeks of full liquids. I went to the groc. store yesterday and bought  a few things i thought i might start with. Cans of tuna and chicken, ...

I week Dr appt... - And i have lost 23 pounds! I didnt expect that drastic a loss. But, more importantly the Surgeon is happy with my progress and so is the Dietician. I can now swallow sm...

Is there a secret.... - ...to getting these chewable vitamins to go down easier? The graininess is scratching my throat, my throat is still a little irritated from the intubation during surgery. ...

Surgery on Wed.....not sure about a clear liquid.. - Coffee is on my list as acceptable for my 2 day pre op clear liquid diet. It says i cant have milk or milk products. But can i have non dairy creamer? I don't want to me...

Pre-Op Appointment....check - I cant believe its finally so close and will finally happen. I have been working on this for over a year and for it to be so close is surreal. Clear liquids starting on ...

New Here First Post - Hello all!  Glad to find this board, I am 52 will be 53 next month. I am pre op, on my preop diet with surgery on 9/4. I am doing good on the diet. i am a ball of differ...

Did someone stay with you at the hospital? - My surgery is 9/4 and i already have friends that want to visit me in the hospital. What did your family/friends do? Did they stay by your bedside the whole time? was it...

Need good thoughts...... - I start my 2 wk, pre op diet today. Surgery on 9/4. I am trying not to lump this in with all other diets i have done. This is for my liver to shrink and lose some fat., my s...

Insure Nutrition - Insurance pays for vitamins? - I have been reading the Insure Nutrition website and was wondering- Has anyone had their insurance pay for their supplements? The insure nutrition advertisement on this site...

Scared - OMG my insurance approval came through!!!  I see my Dr 30th! After i got off the phone making my appointment a deep sadness and fear came over me. I dont know why....ive...

Think I may change to the sleeve from RNY - I have been reading this board a lot lately and am considering getting the sleeve. My surgeon suggested RNY because i have so much to lose (325). Cant i do the same weig...

Had Upper Endocopy Today.....Im a mess - I figured it would be one more test that i would pass in flying colors.....nope, not this time. It seems i have a ulcer, a hital hernia, gastritis and an inflamed esophagus....

On Hold - Need counseling - I have spent the last 4 weeks trying to find a counselor. One, she didn't take insurance; the next one was up two flights of stairs, no access any other way. (i have a bad K...

Phsyc Eval has me on hold - I am so disappointed. My psychological evalualtor  says he will likely put me on hold until i get 8-12 counseling sessions. He says i need to develop coping skills and that ...

First Visit with my Surgeon! - Had my first surgeon visit today! Dr. Rashid was so nice and she made me feel comfortable immediately. I have a list of things to get done including a 6 month dr supervised diet,...