Recent content by Jane

Don't be hard on yourself. Your body is going through trama right now. It is in shock and trying to figure out what has happened. Please give yourself time and I assure you the weight will come off. Just try to keep fluids going and follow your doctors advice on eating. I was told that there...

Its been 2 weeks and i've lost 14 pounds...The first week was hard but it is beginning to get easier. I am having trouble getting my water and protein in every day. The protein drinks are too sweet for me so I got some unflavored protein powder to put over my food...hope this helps. Being...

Hi NanaG67, I am one week post op and I had migraine type headaches from caffeine withdrawals. I did not stop my caffeine before surgery although I did cut down. I suffered more from the headaches than I did from the surgery. Now that I'm off caffeine I hope to stay that way. I don't advise...

This may sound crazy but I was wondering if anyone went through a grief period with the complete change of life style that you have after surgery? My surgery is scheduled for 6/4 and of course many emotions racing through my head. I know as unhealthy that my life has been it is still the only...

Would love to hear your story. The ups and downs of your journey. My surgery is coming up soon and I like to read about everyones experiences.

Good luck!! I wish you the best...I am having gastric bypass on 6/4/12. I will be looking for your posts :)

Clinical Research Program on Ghrelin ( Hunger Hormone) Has anyone ever heard of this? The research center at the hospital where I am having surgery on 6/4/12, called and said my doctor gave them my name as a good candidate for this research program. They are researching how this hormone and...

Thanks everyone for words of encourgement. I haven't told very many people about my decision to have WLS. Really only my husband, daughter and two sisters. For some reason, I can't seem to be able to tell anyone else. I think I'm afraid of their reaction. I haven't been to a support group...

I am worried about my husband and daughter (age 13), how this change in me will effect them. I am hoping a healthier me will result in healthier habits for them. But I'm afraid of the emotional rollercoaster...anyone have any tips?

Finally after 8 months of appointments, tests, and interviews my doctors office called today with a surgery date of June 4th. I have so many emotions going on right now...happy, worried, scared, is all this normal?