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no regrets I would do it all over again, because the health benefits out-weigh any negativity I had to face. the chance to be given a second chance at life and a tool within me to help me loose weight for life, being nervous is normal, but within a few months you too will share your journey of...

hi DonnaY. I understand the concerns you have about the dr. does it hurt when you walk? The reason I ask is, walking is considered the best exercise there is out there, and as you know the more protein you replace in your diet the more chance you have of loosing weight. before I had the surgery...

fuww57 sounds like you're getting everything lined up, when my son has his sleeping test done he slept over night a the facility. they had a tv and nice bed and he said he had wires put on him and he slept well and all the results were sent to the dr office. follow all there rules(insurance...

BambaBaby my son just went through with the "kidney stone" thing the antibiotic "cipro' is what they gave him and dr told him to drink lots of water to help flush out the kidney stone, your antibiotic might be causing un-quenchable thirst, sugar levels can get off level and cause us to want...

welcome auntygrandma KAREN as others have told you this site is the BEST there will be receipes and idea's and other's sharing there journey. Like Frank said' you don't want to stock up on many products because your taste buds surely do change. foods you used to like have a different taste...

hi sorry to hear of all you've been through, but the BEST part is, YOU DIDN"T GIVE UP. you're on the road to a NEW HEALTHIER YOU, friends whom don't understand us, it's hard and I think some are jealous of the new you. you are so right they have no idea what all it involves to have the surgery...

Welcome home glad it was a success. Yes the spandex does help alot . The hospital gave me a binder to wear, but i had a 15" incision i still wear a 18 hr. Platex girdle for comfort &support.(also helps with sagging skin)praying for you to have a speedy recovery.donna

Angie you' re doing great, I bet you'll feel like a new person when you get your new hair style and all. You deserve good things for yourself for you've done a lot to make yourself healthy . congratulations

Hi I read where you are concerned about water and a meal, trust me all of us went through those same issues, I too love my water I used to carry around a 52 oz cup of ice water everywhere I went, I couldn't imagine my life without a huge mug of water, well I still have my ice water with me...

Time 4 Me congratulations on your good news. Isn't it great, feeling good, something I hadn't felt in a long time. I too am happy to say my last dr visit this week, I too got back my test results, good ones, they took me off insulin a few months ago but I was still on metformin 1000mg twice a...

ninaxxxjean I pray you feel comfort today as you start your journey to a NEW & HEALTHIER YOU, everything is gonna be ok. Happy V-day to you and your family. please come back and share how you are doing as you feel up to it. Praying for you, Donna

Thomas66 hi & WELCOME I think it's so great for someone to have a friend like you whom is wanting and willing to learn more about a special procedure they are about to embark upon, and that you care enough to learn and want to be as "supportive" as possible. YOu are so right so many of us...

Hi Laurieann WELCOME to this site, you're about to embark on the greatest journey of your life, new and better things are just around the corner for you, look forward to you coming back and sharing your journey with the rest of us, Have your heard about another great site:Theworldaccording...

Kim M I think you did well because you used all protein products and low in calorie foods,it's hard to constantly worrying about what we can and can't eat and how much etc. but you're doing good.have you seen the receipe on a can of white northen beans called "white chili"? I had thought about...

hi Missirenee hi how are you feeling since your surgery??? just checking in on you. Donna

hi Jeannie I agree with others on this site, having had the bariatric surgery 4 months ago was the BEST THING I EVER HAD DONE TO MY SELF.It ill change your life for the GOOD, I am healthier now than before, was taken off insulin, high blood pressure is gone and high cholesterol, it's nice to be...

sleeveme1 I didn' t have the issue you are having about your heart but didn't you get a clear from your primary care dr that it was ok for you to have the surgery? I had to get a letter from my primary dr before I saw the surgeon and I did have an ekg too and fortunately I quess my heart was...

Welcome msmartin if you have health issues like diabetic, high blood pressure etc. Most health issues can be taken care of once you have the surgery. I was taken off insulin, high blood pressure med, high cholestrol med, and others. It's so nice to hear the nurse say you blood pressure is...

Johna hi yes I will be honest I have broken a rule or two along the way, and there were days when it made me sick and I had severe pain in my chest and stomach, I know it's hard trying to follow all the rules, but there out there to protect us and our new pouches that were created during the...

ninaxxxjean will be praying for you and that you have a speedy recovery, you're on the road to a new healthier and happier you,, and you've done great so far with your weight loss already. come back when you're able and let us know how you are doing.donna