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Well Hollie, fuel for thought. I guess I am still teetering on the fence. I have other vairables in my life. I also am the cargiver to my husband ,so going through the process of the surgery and aftercare seems, at least to me, not doable. I am trying to work out other aspects as well. I must...

Well I must admit I am really glad I brought this topic up. It has been on my mind for awhile. I for one have always been leary of products or sevices that don't allow room for possible problems. It seemed to me that was happening in my nutritionist consult. Of course in any diet scenario the...

Thank you Karenina. I have a cynical spirit at times, but about something so very important like this. A surgery and a whole life attitude change, I would think you need to examine all the points of the issue. I know for a fact most people put a good deal of thought about what car they will...

I recently went to another pre-surgery appointment to meet with the nutrionist. What I found odd was that when I mentioned this website and some of the issues that others were having after the WLS; like gaining back the weight, problems post surgery, even real regret having had the surgery at...

Hi, I am in sort of the same location as others. Just finished giving what seemed like a gallon of blood, then off to the nutrionist next week. Waiting till September to get the fun tests (colonscopy, and what ever the one down the throat is called). The good news so far is the blood...

Thank you Pat and all. I have been thinking hard and realize this is just another hurdle to climb over. I don't know what will happen tomorrow, no one does. I will just love today. So with all that I happily sip my water, eat my tiny protein, nibble my fruit and not think about watching the...

Each day is different. I am lucky to have someone who supports me and helps with meal planning. Right now I have a larger problem looming and that is a more difficult one which is hard to discuss except here. My job has just been cut back and affording this has become perhaps not doable at this...

I suppose what I find the most daunting at this point is not the surgery, but the 1600 calorie diet. Diets being part of the reason I am where I am now. I have a hard time sticking to them, part because of my work routine and part because of my rebellious nature. That I can work on. But it is...

I had my meeting with the center's nurse yesterday and have been formally introduced into program. The diet plan I need to start for next six months, the exercise program, and all the rest. Overwhelming. I am so lucky that my husband came with me. His being there really helped. I have a...

Well the 11th is the day I meet with the nurse who will be the real start of my program. Since I decided to start the process, I have started changing my diet, I have managed to drop 4 lbs.! I think I must have been wearing my skinny shoes. Anyway I am curious to find out what the packet of...

Ditto from me NanaG67, you have been such a voice of support for so many, I know I was thinking of you yesterday and I am hoping all went well. As they say you now are in your new life! I know I can't wait until it is my turn! Best wishes...ATTACH=CONFIG]228[/ATTACH]

Well if figures. You know if they told me if you eat lots of chocolate and you could lose tons of weight and now that is something I could get into, but chilies! Wow that is one spicy meatball! Well I won't be changing my mind after all. thanks Tom your the best.:cool:

What a story. Well one of the most powerful things about this online location is the power of the group. Here are a group of folks that you can't see yet they reach out and offer great ideas and help. What I can offer is my story. I lived with a man for seventeen years (I can't even believe...

This place is such a great source of information, support and comfort. I have been rolling the two choices back and forth and now am leaning to the sleeve. I have the six month waiting period so there really is no rush to make any decision. I have focused researching more into the sleeve and...

Dear NanaG67, Thank you for the input. I know your day is coming soon. You will be in my thoughts and prayers on your day. Is the pre-op diet very difficult for you?

Hi All, Well I have had my first meeting with the surgeon. Very interesting. I was, in my mind, geared up for a bypass and he is suggesting a sleeve instead. His thoughts are that due to the distances I have to travel and possible support problems that a sleeve would be an easier route to...

This particular thread is the most amazing and open hearted one yet. All who have shared their deep inner issues are so brave to do so. I think it does take such courage to overcome big losses and tackle addictions. All I could add add is my story. When my father, who was and still is the...

To be sure that is good news. It is nail biting going into something like lie this. and perhaps it may not be for me. But I will see the surgeon hear him and go from there. I am happy to have discovered this resource, found out about a local TOPS group in my area, and discovered that there may...

More great information. Well I am now armed with my Hair, Skin, and Nails vitamins, plus my chewable vitamins, getting ready for my long drive Friday. Trying not to get too worried but I have gotten my stress tic back in my left eye. One last comment for the day. This is just a thought...

Dear Tom, I just wanted to give a special shout out to you Tom. I have read a few of the post in several of the threads and you are so supportive. For me I feel like someone going out on a big adventure that is life changing and filled with some big unknowns. I am the type of person that...