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Hi SandyG, Welcome. Most folks here have used Gas x, I never even thought about it for the gas pains si I suffered so ask your doctor if it is ok to take I think it is though. The eating and drinking takes time to get in a routien but the important things to remember are, to not drink fluids 1/2...

I had to wait two or three months before I could have coffee again, check with your surgeon when you see him, write it down so you don't forget. The reason we can't have coffee is the acidity of it is not good while we heal up so. I love my coffee but I had to slowly ween myself off of it so I...

Hi Yolanda, Welcome. Do you still have your vitamin levels checked annually to assure there is no vitamin defficiencies? I am two years out and I am much more sensative to the cold weather but I just make sure to layer my clothing because we can go from chilly to warm here in a matter of hours...

Every Bariatric Center does things a little differently so ther is no reason to feel guilty but I am sure you could start trying the different protien shakes out there just to test the different brands and flavors:rolleyes: Beilieve me don't feel cheated either the only thing you are missing out...

Hi Michele, that brings back memories, every time I got up from my chair or bed it would hurt even just to roll over in bed was a chore and to laugh or cough that was also painfull:eek: but it all went away in good time, I think the laughing and coughing pains were the slowest to go away but my...

Hi Kim. There are two cholesterol numbers good and bad cholesterol, it is ok to have hi good cholesterol numbers and if the bad cholesterol numbers are a little high you shouldn't be alarmed. Make sure all the blood work is going through your bariatric doctor and not you primary, there can be...

Hi T 4 Me, That's great news, I was so glad to be off my BP meds and have perfect blood pressure. Keep a good eye on your blood surgars, hopefully you will be off of insulin soon but you sure don't want to unexpectedly tank out so be careful be dilligent on monitoring your surger level. Keep up...

Hi Mergatroid. I had to do the antiseptic scrub before I left to the hospital the morning of my surgery, they all do things a little different, just go with the flow. As for your friends don't worry about what they say, if a conventional weight loss plan had worked for us the first, second or...

Hi Dragonfly. You are doing a great job:D a ten week diet is difficut, it is something we have all done in the past and have been able to lose weight, the only difference this time is at the end of the ten weeks you get to have a bypass instead of going back to the old routien and gaining it all...

Hi Loritz, It sounds like you really care for him, but you must remember he left you and you can not change that. Being sad over the situation is perfectly normal emotion when a person loses a loved one but you can not keep blaming yourself for his actions and feelings, he needs to work through...

Hi Glenda' Welcome. It sounds like vitamin deficiencies, if you haven't had blood work in the past year it sounds like itr is time ti get it checked to see what you are low on. Let us know what you find out. :cool: Tom

Hi Bama, Myoplex make a good protien drink that tastes god and is high in protien and low in carbs, it's available at most drugstors like Rit aid or walgreens and in the health food section in most grocery stores. :cool: Tom

Hi Time 4 Me, good to hear you are doing well, I remember the gas pains, I suffered through it, I didn't even think of calling my doctor for gas x, I though I had to just get through it:o LOL! Your going to do fine just follow your meal plan set out for you and get pleanty of fluids and protien...

Hang in there Karen, your right it gives you a little more time to spend at the gym and it will pay off during your recovery and healing. :cool: Tom

Hi Sunshine, Welcome. Congratulations on your date. Let us know how you are doing. :cool: Tom

Hi Letrell, It's great to hear from you. Being up in Norther California just a stones throw from the Oregon border I understand how life can move at a fast pace where you are at, but it is a kinder and more gentle fast pace and kinda grows on a person, I moved up here from southern Cal over 25...

Hi Laura, Welcome. Congratulations on your weight loss:D Like somone else said don't compare weight loss rates with each other we are all so different and it just isn't fair to any of us. There is absalutly no reason at all to be embarased about your journey, it is yours and no one elses to...

Hi Mrank. I can see why you are feeling doubtfull about your surgery, you are one of us who have done everything right and still having complications, this is all the more reason to go to a live support group if you can, you may or may not find someone who is going through what you are chancer...

Hi SisterGirl, Welcome. What's going on? :cool: Tom

Hi Pat, I think you would be able to take care of a horse in good time but I don't know what the zoning board would say if you put up a stable in the back yard :D LOL. I think the moving would be the most difficult part. I am dreading that I may have to up and move if I want to continue my...