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Wow. Now I don't even want to eat anything, except the Myoplex Lite. With the changes in my tastebuds, I have been seriously wondering if my body has been simply telling me what it wants. So far, nothing much. I thought it was odd, because I always loved summer squash for example, and now I...

Hi Pat! Thanks so much. I agree about the CPAP, but insurance is my biggest problem. Until I get some, I can't do much of anything, unfortunately. I do check my sugars and they are still great, so I must be eating better, of course I am! LOL Congratulations on your progress! Way to go!

Thanks fellas. I appreciate your comments. Today I haven't eaten anything yet, and it's 1:10, so I have to force some protein in. I am drinking, though. Weird how after the bypass eating habits just change. My daughter just called to tell me she was eating a hoagie. In the recent past, I would...

Hi everybody. Well, I need some guidance I think. I'm a little over a month post op, and feel that I don't eat often enough because I'm just not hungry! Mornings I drink a myoplex lite protein drink, usually chocolate fudge, and 1/2 hour later, big glass of vitamin water which I sip until it's...

Monday is the day! Well, now I'm a nervous wreck. I went to pre admission testing yesterday, and all went well, except my blood sugar was 46! I didn't even feel weird. My surgeon called to check on me, to see if I was OK. Now I have to go buy protein stuff and stuff for the first stage. I just...

@ Pat, my daughter has a bad case of bipolar disorder and social anxiety with PTSD from a rape when she was 7 years old. We didn't find out until she was 25 years old. That is why I support her. There is no one there for her, since her father's side abandoned her when I left him many years ago...

Hello Everyone! Well, God has moved. I am going in for pre op Friday morning at the hospital. Something occurred that I can only give God the credit for. My job sent me a certified letter on Monday, stating that my benefits will end JUNE 1, instead of May. Immediately I called Human Resources...

Good Morning! Well, I am still in disbelief, and still praying. I called the surgeon's office and was told that he will not do the surgery on regular Medicaid, but will on the HMO ones offered. Also, he won't do it without clearance from the pulmonologist. So, I got an earlier appt. with the...

God Bless You! I love you all so very much. There is nothing like telling your problems to someone who cares. I feel so honored and blessed to have found all of you! As it is, I was told today to apply for Medicaid by the disability contact person. She also has been through a similar...

Hi Donna, and thanks for your response. I just had to add something I just learned yesterday, which is really getting me down... I got a letter from the human resources office at my job. I have been on temporary disability since January 20, 2012. Supposedly, my benefits have run out and I...

May 21, 2012 is my surgery! I'm so excited and ready for this new phase of my life to start. I met with Dr. Neff yesterday, and I only need one more clearance from the lung doctor. I don't think it will be a problem. Thinner days are coming! It was hysterically funny. I fell out of the chair...

Thanks, Pat!! Wow, I had no idea this was such a chore. Well, I'm back to work, and it has been hard, but I don't have money yet to buy a new van! OMG! I work between 2 campuses, so I couldn't really benefit from storing the chair in my office. Plus, it could get stolen, considering where I...

Pat, How is it with getting the wheelchair in and out of your car? I am so weak I'm afraid it would be too heavy, anyway. I really need it at work when I have long distances to walk across the campus, for meetings. But my everyday office area is contained in one building, so I really don't...

Hi Pat! I'm sorry to hear of all of your problems, and I thank you so much for your encouragement. I found out that it takes months for me to get a wheelchair, because of the insurance restrictions. It was disheartening, since I need one immediately, but thank God for Vicoprofen and Neurontin...

Hi Jenny! It's so nice to hear from you! I'm so excited for you, and my prayers are with you for a successful and pain-free surgery. Please stay in touch and when you can let me know how it all went. Of course, I am a little scared, but your experience will strengthen me! God bless you. Valencia

Hi Everyone. I just had my appointment with my surgeon, and am now in the process of getting all of the clearances for the rny. This is my third attempt, and the doc says it's the "charm". I have many medical issues, but the ones that made me get serious are the uncontrollable diabetes, and the...

Sounds like we are all in the same get healthy mindset. I am in the beginning, getting clearances and hope to have the roux n y in April 2012. I too have comorbidities that have decreased my quality of life, and the endocrinologist said there's nothing more he can do for me but keep increasing...