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Congratulations for making such a big decision! There's a long process involved to get cleared thru insurance but it is worth the wait! If you haven't already heard, there are pro's and con's from everyone ... personally I believe that a lot of your success depends on your frame of mind and...

Welcome! You will find there's a lot of information to be had here that you didn't know to ask or didn't even know you needed to know! There's quite a variety of threads on here from those that had no troubles, to troubles discussed, to food and exercise ... what to expect ... it is endless.

When I had my surgery, I told the people in my office and in my world. There is always food, munchies, take-out, candy, baked goods ... even though I was honest and up front, there was still some people who took it personally that I wouldn't eat their home baked goodies or would go to lunch at...

You really have to learn to experiment with foods. If you are not keeping them down, try something different. There's times when I can eat salad for several days and then for a few days I can't. There's lots of foods that do that. My doc says that some patients said that if they drink...

Unjury is really good ... so are the one's from this site ... as well as Nectar. LOTS of flavors to choose from (including hot chocolates, coffee, etc.) Good luck!!

Hello! I have had the lap band ... be more than happy to share my experience with you if you'd like. I don't know much about the Sleeve though ... my recovery was just a few days. Learning to eat is an adventure. After almost 2 years, I still find food I can eat well and some I can't ... and...

The basic thing I kept telling myself was that food caused me to be big enough to have surgery ... which means I ate a lot up to that date ... so I could do 2 weeks of liquid. It isn't that bad. It will go by quicker than you think!!

Hello! I have had the lap band. I have no regrets whatsoever! The nerves will go away as the excitement builds and it starts to sink in that you are actually doing something for YOURSELF that will last a lifetime. The best protein drink that I found - which is made for bariatric patients -...

Hello ... I am on a plateau and surely tired of it! I think I've lost the same five pounds a half dozen times now. Been counting calories. Drinking more water. I did buy a Fitbit (digital pedometer that I just LOVE) which made me realize how much exercise I was NOT doing so that has helped...