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ladies the hospital I had my surgery at gave me stool softners after my surgery, yes it's true with the diet plan a lot of people have these issues, it does get better . ask your doctor if he or she say's stool softners are ok or if you are allowed to take a laxative pill, there are a lot out...

hi ANGEE welcome to this site, I agree with what others have said, and the feeling 's your're experiencing are normal, all of us had those same feelings. I even considered not having it at the last min. but I am glad I went through with it, for it gave me the tools I need to succeed. I tried...

CAROLF5 hi I have never heard of the chair boxing dvd where did you find that at? you're doing good on your weight loss, congratulations Donna

KIm thanks for great receipes I am gonna go to library and look for his book. I tried the vanilla and mint shake last night , it was good. I love the receipes you've shared with all of us. thanks Donna

Hi kari740 i am happy for you that your wait is almost over, you're gonna do great, this site has offered me alot of help with ? Receipes and meeting wonderful people whom understand what we're dealing with. Will pray for you to have a speedy recovery. Had mine done in sept 2012 and i am glad...

Wi-mama welcome the waiting game is the hardest part it took me 9 months to go through all the test and approval but it was worth it in the long run. Hang in there a new healthier you is about to become a reality. Hope you have a good weekend donna

Kelly L I have seen some videos on u tube of others whom had the surgery and were lucky enough that lifting weights helped with especially the arms and some in the legs I think it has ti do with how much elasticity we have in our skin, I know my arms look small til I turn them over and then I...

hi AmberJoy1988 you're gonna make it, your young and youre metabolism probably works faster than an older person like me, i'm 56. so how is your mom doing ? you mentioned she already had the surgery? has her's been a success journey so far? almost everybody I've met experienced some fear and...

hi onestepatatime sounds like you are doing well, you've sure loss a lot of weight, congratulations. one day at a time and it will keep getting better. donna

hi Kim in nc thank you so much for taking the time to type all of these out, there are some really good ones on here, wish I would have known about these months ago but it's not too late to start enjoying them. I will have no excuse for making excuses for not drinking my protein now. I made...

hi Angela you will start loosing weight again., we all come home from hospital with water weight from the IV's and our bodies go through some major changes, you may loose or gain one week and then all of a sudden have a good weight loss and it seem effortless. Yes we all get scared and wonder...

Hi Kim thanks for sharing I must try this one tomorrow sounds great. whenever you have time I am sure all of us would benefit from your recipes. Donna

hi Missy2shews Melissa Welcome its normal to be nervous and have second thoughts etc. most of us went through those emotions before our surgery. I hope you have support and help with your little daughter once you get home. you're having the surgery to make yourself healthier for yourself and...

Sandie I am happy to say I am able to eat whole wheat bread as long as I toast it first. If your dr has said stay away from bread then follow those orders. I had my surgery in sept 2012. it does get better as time goes by. Donna

I agree with you Carla

hi I mixed a half a carton of lite cheesecake yougurt with milk and ice and scoop of protein mix it wasn't too bad. also I found sugar free chocolate syrup mix and add a teaspoon to chocolate protein mix with milk and ice and it makes it have a much better taste. I read where someone used...

Renie hi you're doing great, I wasn't able to do any exercise at 3 weeks out, happy for you, you're gonna be one of the great success stories for you have ambition . I have a stationery bike I like to ride it while reading a book or watching tv makes the time go by faster. haven ridden a...

RebeccaYoung Welcome to this site, I'll try to help answer your ?. the hospital gave me stool softners daily because of the vitamins we have to take tend to constipate you and many surgeons have given others stool softners too. it's a very common problem for all of us whom have had weight loss...

WELCOME AUTUMN YOU'LL MAKE IT THROUGH TRUST ME ALL OF US FELT THE SAME WAY BEFORE OUR SURGERY TOO. GOD HASN'T BROUGHT YOU THIS FAR TO LEAVE YOU NOW, THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO HAVE A HEALTHIER LIFE IS JUST DAY'S AWAY. THIS SITE HAS OFFERED ME SO MUCH SUPPORT, ANSWERED NUMEROUS ? FOR ME AND...

Angela hi I forgot to mention a site that I think you might enjoy , it's called The world according to eggface I beleive she is a chef and she went from a size 24 or 28 down to I think a 6 she has tons of receipes and blogs and she tells you things she uses and alot comes from walmart. she is...