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  1. Hair Loss

    By optasia,
    • 21 replies
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  2. Our PCP doesn't want to do Post-Op care after Mexico surgery

    By gamergirl,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,336 views

  3. Lap Band or Realize Band Here's the difference.

    By 54Shirley,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,335 views

  4. Wrong decision?

    By kimmibjones1969,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,333 views

  5. future stomach problems

    By groovearmada,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,333 views

  6. Dr Aceves wireless internet question.

    By Jaffa,
    • 33 replies
    • 3,332 views

  7. Diet Soda Addict

    By SkinnyMiniMe,
    • 22 replies
    • 3,332 views

  8. EGD TEST RESULTS

    By BKNEWJOURNEY2,   
    • 32 replies
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  9. I'm getting violent without caffeine

    By mollydeez,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,331 views

  10. Anyone else playing the waiting game?!?

    By BulletWithButterflyWings,
    • 57 replies
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  11. Protein shakes

    By JessecaMartina,
    • 33 replies
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  12. Houston Psych. Eval

    By Emma1019,
    • 35 replies
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  13. having surgery tomorrow!

    By sleevedblondie,
    • 70 replies
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  14. HOW LONG OFF OF WORK?

    By heartonmysleeve82,
    • 40 replies
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  15. Body Dysmorphia In Reverse

    By Christine1322,
    • 47 replies
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  16. 10 things I can't wait to do

    By Dualstarr,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,328 views

  17. Can I get a Sleep Paralysis while under Anesthesia?

    By Slimsoon1988,
    • 4 replies
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  18. 2 Week Diet

    By phillygirl8133,
    • 40 replies
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  19. does this post-op diet sound crazy?

    By justdance,
    • 21 replies
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  20. What to expect 3 weeks post op?

    By twoboysandagirl,
    • 5 replies
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  21. Scared to go to Mexico - Juarez

    By bonnilyn,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,326 views

  22. People who had VSG at BAMC San Antonio

    By Liliana Arleen,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,326 views

  23. I know I'm in ketosis...

    By susimar,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,326 views

  24. Medically Supervised Diet Pre-Bandsters...

    By Mewizza,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,325 views

  25. Any one not have pre-op diet???

    By christi.jones08,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,323 views

  26. Struggling with the Preop diet

    By evanter,
    • 49 replies
    • 3,321 views

  27. Surgery in two days 3/21/11 and so scared:(

    By loveynurse01,
    • 28 replies
    • 3,320 views

  28. Halifax, Nova Scotia

    By nannydeb2,
    • 0 replies
    • 3,320 views

  29. Here's What 5 Months Can Do

    By mnmlst,
    • 37 replies
    • 3,319 views

  30. What Do You Tell The Nosey Peopke At Work?

    By Gettinhealthy,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,319 views

  31. Does it really work?????

    By Floppie,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,318 views

  32. PIERCINGS AND THE SLEEVE!

    By sleevinIT,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,318 views

  33. Friend has CML- leukemia- can she get sleeve?

    By Marty McSkinnystein,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,318 views

  34. Night Cough

    By nick,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,317 views

  35. VSG & Negartive People

    By jessicaemilia,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,316 views

  36. I FINALLY TOLD HUBBY!!!!!

    By NJGirl32,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,315 views

  37. I'm finally in Mexicali

    By LapGyrl,
    • 34 replies
    • 3,314 views

  38. Alcoholic Beverages...

    By Cwalband,   
    • 34 replies
    • 3,313 views

  39. Listen.... A poem worth reading

    By Missj9,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,313 views

  40. No Cutting Sleeve? Have you heard of this

    By AlienBandit,
    • 22 replies
    • 3,311 views

  41. 2/6 Surgery Date..dr. D. Kim..forest Park Medical Center-Dallas

    By BluebonnetMagonlia,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,311 views

  42. Wondering about Mexico

    By cindilouwho,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,308 views

  43. My surgery is this Tuesday 2/26 I'm so nervous.

    By leonelbreton,
    • 67 replies
    • 3,307 views

  44. Last meal

    By charley27,
    • 48 replies
    • 3,306 views

  45. Recovery Time//Time Off From Work

    By parrot0927,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,304 views

  46. Too drastic a step for BMI of 31?

    By Eyemallrt,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,303 views

  47. Pre-op diet help!!!

    By PennyLane,
    • 45 replies
    • 3,302 views

  48. Tell my boss?

    By buchannon,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,302 views

  49. How long between initial consult and surgery date?

    By Purrplelover,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,302 views

  50. HELP! Thinking of canceling tomorrow surgery

    By WannaBSkinnyB,
    • 42 replies
    • 3,300 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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