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Looks great, but my husband and I could never have it. He is on Heart Healthy due to his Stent and I am diabetic. Even after the surgery it would be a No-no especially due to the sugar. Carol

My husband and I are originally from Florida and have been to St Augustine before-pretty place. Doesn't Flagier Hospital there have support groups? Carol

Make sure you are getting in your fluids and Protein. Exercise, walk, exercise. Call your Team. Carol

I would get pick up some sample packets of differant protein drinks as most people's taste change after surgery-what you like now-you may not after surgery. Isopure, nectar liquids, etc-there is a whole range of things out there. Each person's taste buds are differant. That is what I have done...

I just looked it up- Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte has a Bariatric Surgery Program and should have some support groups going. They are the closest to you. Carol

My husband and I are originally from the Dunedin-Clearwater area. I used to work for Baycare Hospital system-Morton Plant mease Hospital system and i do know that they have a good bariatric Program there and have support groups-go on their online site and check it out. Carol

Greetings; Congratulations on your surgery date!!!!! I am finishing up with my requirements and they say around the end of December. I go for my Pulmonary Eval on Nov 20th and probably will most likely need to go for a sleep study. Will get that done and my PA appt is on Dec 4th. Moving on-will...

Albany is considered Upper Central state area. Where are you? Carol

Greetings; I live in the Albany, NY area and will be having my surgery at Albany Medical Center around the end of December. I know that there are plenty others out there in the upper New York State area. Let's hear it from others up this way. Carol

Baptist is a good hospital. You will do well-just follow your team's instructions to the letter as there is always a reason for it. Make sure you write down any questions to ask them when you see them. They are there for you. Carol

Nana, hope you are feeling better. Carol

What hospital in Louisville? I lived there in my younger days. My son was born at what used to be called Louisville General Hospital-I see it is now called University of Lousiville Hospital. I used to live off old 3rd Street road not far from churchill downs. What hospital are you having it at...

They actually have the protein jello on amazon. I was searching around for cheaper things that I would be able to have and knowing that especially the first week after we need to get in the protein and fluids-this combines both. The protein chicken soup is on Unjury's site. I have also been...

Greetings, Superstar- Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date!!! I have just a couple more requirements to do and then I should hear a date. They say either the end of December or early January. I am hoping for December as I just want to get it done! I have been getting sample packets from...

I know that one of the pre-op tests that I will have will be to check my gallbladder. The doctor has said that if it needs to come out he will take it out when I have the surgery. Carol

I am diabetic and so I am following that right up to the time of my pre-op diet. Carol

I will be having a Lap Gastric Bypass. Looking forward to getting it done and the journey started. Well, it actually has already started with all the tests, etc I had to get done. Moving right along here. Carol

You can also increase the protein amount a bit in the Sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast by adding protein powder to it as well. I have been stocking up on sample packets of the different protein powders as from what I have been finding out is that everyone's tastes have changed after the...

My doctor tells me to expect that after the surgery as it is due to the air they have to pump in to do the surgery.

mkovach if you cut the carbs and increase exercise it will help. I am finishing up on my pre requirements as well and will be glad once I have the date and my 2 week pre-op diet and start to do the pre-op testing. Once I have my date I can put in at work (I work at the same hospital) for my...