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Hi there, I have some of the same issues you have. My weight goes up and down through out the week. I have some heart issues as well. MY Dr. has me weigh every day after the first pee of the day. Do not drink or eat before you weigh. They say that is the best time to weigh, as your weight...

Glad the surgery went well and you are home doing so good! I also wanted to Thank You for the web address you referred me to. Lots of info. Take Care and get plenty of rest so your body heals fast. Julie

Thanks zzvazquez, I didn't even think of sampling different brands of protein shakes, I assumed they would pretty much all be the same. I had done a finance report with a particular name but have never tried it, just looked at costs.

Hello zzvazquez, Thanks so much for replying. How exciting that your surgery is coming up so soon. Good Luck, I hope it goes well with a quick recovery. March 12th I go for my PREP Class and then they will give me a surgery date. I am so impatient, it's driving me crazy waiting. When I...

Thanks Darkpoeticangel, What surgery did you have, I first pursued the lap band as that was the one my primary doctor originally recommended and both my sisters had . But I was told my BMI was to large for that surgery and was sent to University of Chicago where the doctors there decided this...

Thanks Missirenee, Thank you for the encouragement and Good Luck tomorrow with your surgery!

Hello All, I am going to be having DS soon and was wondering if any one has been through this surgery. I am 48, with several obesity related medical conditions as well as other pertinent medical problems not related to my weight. Currently I am disabled and hope that this surgery will improve...

Thank you Donna Thank you so much for replying. Sometimes I feel that no one really understands how stressful this is for me, at least family wise. I don't get out much other than to my appointments due to my size and other medical problems. I have to travel 2.5 hours to the University of...

Hello all, I am new to this online support group stuff so please bare with me. I am at the final point of waiting for the surgery date to be scheduled and it is driving me crazy waiting for the call. Anyone have any suggestions on how to handle the anxiety. Thanks Julie