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Protein Bars - If you like protein bars please share which ones are good. I have always liked quick food like that for on the go or to keep in my cooler when I go out. I have heard of the qu...

Lactose intolerance post-op - Help!! - I had surgery on 4/24 and am 12 days post op. I have recently learned that I have a problem with lactose. The first time I had a protein shake I mixed with skim milk and immediat...

Finally on the losers bench!! - Surgery went well on the 24th. It took a little over 4 hours because once inside realized that my small hernia was actually a huge one and he had to fix it to complete the RNY. I...

Surgery tomorrow finally!!! - Tomorrow is the day! Check in at 6 am and surgery is at 7:30 am. Today I am finishing up laundry and packing and of course the dreaded bowel prep. Wish me luck for an easy surge...

Stall during the liquid diet?? - Is this possible? My first week on the liquid diet I was down nearly ten lbs. And for the last three days I haven't lost. And this morning I actually gained one pound. I know I...

Liquid Diet - Here I am on day 4 of the liquid diet.  Still waiting for it to get easier.  I have been told it should after day 3 but maybe my luck will change soon.  I really shouldn't compl...

Elevated Liver Enzymes Pre-Op - If it isn't one thing, it's another! So I had my pre-op blood work done on March 26th. And I went to see my pcp today for my pre-op physical. He told me the results of my lab w...

Official "before" picture.

Surgery coming up!! - It's getting closer!!  My surgery date was changed to April 24th since my surgeon wanted to make sure I was his first of the day surgery.   Only two days later which is ok with ...

Who has had an IVC filter placed? - I am having one placed this Tuesday since I had a DVT last December. I am more afraid of this then I am about having the RNY on the 24th!!! I know I will have "some sedation" but...

Hello :) - Not sure if I have posted here or not. I am having RNY April 24th and plan to be a bit more active since surgey is finally coming up. I started at 377.5 and am now down to 346. ...

Approved after only ONE day!!! - I called the insurance company to just make sure they received the paperwork and turns out it was already approved by the medical director!!! Surgery on April 24th. WHOOOHOOO!!!!...

How much did you lose during the 2 week pre-op die - I need to lose 18 more lbs by the date of surgery. I don't think I will have a problem getting there since I have seven weeks. But was just curious how you all did. Thanks!!...

Surgery is FINALLY scheduled!!! - It's been awhile since I updated.  So the first thing is to catch everyone up.  In October I was just about ready for surgery when my husbands awesome insurance was lost.  He wa...

Got my date FINALLY!!!! - Yesterday was the last day of my six month diet with the bariatric center. So surgery has been scheduled for April 22nd!!! I go March 25th for Pre-op class and then sign consents...

Syntrax Double Stuff Cookie - Where is the cheapest place to buy? I want a tub but not really wanting to spend $40 incase I hate it. Thanks!

Blood Clots as a Pre Op - I have had some knee pain for the last few weeks and figured I had pulled a muscle and thought nothing of it. Turns out I have deep vein thrombosis or a blood clot. So now I am o...

Getting Closer.... And big decisions!! - So I met with my surgeon yesterday and had my pyche eval.  The only two things I was missing was that my new insurance requires 5 years of weight history compared to the last insur...

What has been your experience been with RNY? - I posted sort of the same thing on the VSG board and now I want your opinions and experiences with RNY.  Hope you dont mind! I have had my mind up for years on going for the RNY...

What has been your experience with VSG? - Hello, I am in the final stages of preparing for wls with my surgeon. We are actually getting ready to submit for approval from insurance. But today I had my checkup with my ...

What will I look like? -    I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos lately from people that have lost a lot of weight through gastric bypass.  The ones showing skin are the ones that most intrigue me....

What's your favorite protein brand? - I am hoping to have surgery within the next few months and was going to try and get some samples together.  I would really like to find one I will like before I have surgery.   If ...

How can I reassure my husband??? -  So...  I am married to my best friend and I truly love him more than anyone can ever imagine.  My husband Jeff has been super supportive of my decision for weight loss surgery and...