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Today is my 6th day out from surgery and I am so happy that I took the chance on WLS. I am still a little sore on my left side, but I am not taking pain medication because I do not need it. I am taking my Zofran and Phenergan, as directed, to keep away the nausea and so far, I have not been...

My surgery was at 8:00 this morning and it went so smoothly! I have already done one lap around my area and will go for another walk in a little while. Thank you all so much for your prayers as I am proof that prayer WORKS! I will check in again tomorrow, maybe! :D

Hey Guys: I am on week 4 of my Optifast diet, I have lost 10 pounds, and am doing so much better now. Those first few days were horrible, but I finally adjusted, thank the Lord. Yesterday I had my EGD and other than having a small IV issue, it went beautifully, and I didn't even know it...

Today in my class at my Center, our nutritionist said that we were to begin taking Mucinex right now before our surgeries for nausea. She explained that many of us suffer from post-nasal drip and once we have had the surgery, our pouch can be filled with this mucus. She said a good way to tell...

Hey Guys! I went to a meeting last week at my center and a couple was there that is one-year out and they look fantastic! They admitted that they did not tell their children until after their sugery was over (they had R&Y surgery two weeks apart.) We all applauded and laughed because there...

Hey Guys! I've got my surgery date, March 20th, and I am estatic! I began the Optifast diet today where I drink the 5 protein shakes and have 1 meal. I am in major sugar and food withdrawal right now and hope that it will be over in a couple of days. This diet is so different than anything...

Hey, I'm Laurie Ann and I will be having my surgery within 4 to 5 weeks! I am so happy and excited to be taking this next step in my life. I have been reading the posts on this website for about 3 months and have found all of your advice, encouragement, and tips so inspiring! I am so happy to...