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Looking for a low-carb Calcium supplement that is - What calcium supplements do you use?  If they are the creamy chewy ones, I find that they are 5 carbs each, and I am trying to stay at under 30 - 20 carbs a day and don't want t...

Examples of Walking times in the first week Post-O - I'm doing well in my first week post op.  The past two days I got some decent walking in, but, today, not any.  I have a recumbent bike I can use in my house.  Please let me kno...

Does your surgeon reccomend a PPI? - I'm a few days post Op, and I have read on this forum that some people take 40 mgs of a PPI?  Do you take it all at once, or twice a day? I was taking 40 mg for the past few...

Who likes GNC Pro Performance® AMP Amplified Wheyb - I stopped by GNC today just to look around.  The guy there said that the best product they have, with the finest quality protein is: " GNC Pro Performance® AMP Amplified Whe...

Happily Sitting on the Loser's Bench! - Got home from a day and a half in the hospital, but I am now officially Sleeved!  I feel soooo grateful and happy -- This Sleeve is a miracle gift!  I'm pretty sore and nauseous...

Do you take a suitcase to the hospital for the sur - Or just a duffel bag?  I am one to overpack...so...need some guidance.  What do I need.  They say they might release me at 9pm the day off.  I hope I can spend the night, though...

I hate my Ticker, and It hates me. - I gained weight before my surgery.  I am no longer 250 I am 258.  I keep deleting my ticker and adding a new one, but it is not showing that I have LOST 8 pound.  It won't get o...

Feb 21, 2013 with William Johnson - I'm getting SCARED!!!!  I hate being wheeling into the operating room.  I had a bad exerperince once.

Do you use a blender and ice to make your shakes? - At my surgeon's they said NOT to use a blender, but use a shaker...I would think the blender would make it better - but too frothy??  Ice?  Room temp?

Who has used Building Blocks brand bariatric vitam - Who has used Building Blocks supplements?  They are made just for bariatric patients. The NUT at my surgeon's office also recommended Celebrate Vitamins since I try to avoid Suc...

What symptoms occur with dehydration after surgery - I have surgery in 9 days, and want to make sure I am avoiding dehydration, and getting my water in.  What are the symptoms of approaching dehydration, and then full-blown dehydr...

How do you add your Surgeon's name in your Profile - How do you add your Surgeon's name in your Profile and Settings?

Gallbladder - I am pre-op, and discussed with my surgeon about getting my gallbladder out at the same time as the VSG surgery.  I had an ultrasound done of my abdomen and organs and there was...

Exercise question - when can you start hard-core a - I am getting the VSG in about a month.  I have a pre-paid credit with my gym, with a personal trainer I really like, for about 12 sessions.  I did a workout once wit this traine...

Approved! - Finally - after 7 business days, United Healthcare approved me for the Sleeve!  I am now double checking that I still want to go with my current surgeon, and then getting a date...

Which antidepressants work best? I heard Wellbutrin is not good for...

Oh la la! Pretty woman! You are very elegant.

How long does it take to hear back from United Hea - My surgeon's office submitted my paperwork yesterday.  I called today and they confirmed it is in process, in review.  How long does it take United Healthcare to get back to peo...

Does quitting dairy and wheat help in weight loss - For those who have had surgery, I realize most of the protein shakes are made from dairy.  But, after the first few months, does it make sense to quit dairy and wheat (gluten) i...

Cooking tool - The Green Egg Smoker - Does anyone here use the The Green Egg to cook your meats?  If so, how do you like it?  I am thinking of investing in one.   http://www.biggreenegg.com/support/how-the-e...

melly37, first I want to say thank you for sharing your story, and by...

Those in Maintenance 2 - 3 year out- do you use di - Just as unsleeved people trying to diet and get an edge on their appetite and hunger, does it help to use the latest 'craze' fad diet supplements -- such as Green Coffee Bean Ex...

How much time off from work is needed after surger - I will have my VSG surgery end of Feb or in March (getting surgery date this week).  I need to know what to tell my boss for how muhc time off I wil need.  I will just tell him ...

Tools you use in the kitchen to help with Protein - I am hopefully having my Sleeve surgery in the next month or so.  I am trying to get my mind set on the new way in which I will need to eat for the rest of my life.    W...

Pre-Op Pig Out - How to stop eating like the world - My surgery will be in February or March.  For some reason, my surgeon requires no special pre-Op diet except for 24 hours of liquids the day before surgery.  WELL!  With no rule...