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No I dont use aspartame. I use stevia. Although I have read some things about diet and fibro I found a video a rheumatologist made on youtube that helped me understand about it more. It is dibilitating to say the least. I would not wish it on anyone for the world.

LOL. Believe it or not, that sounds like a normal psych eval. (Yes, I've had more than one). Many people who were addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, transfer their addiction to food. So when you take away the food, they go back to alcohol and drugs or shopping, sex, exercise, even eating disorders. It can get crazy. He was just trying to determine if that was a risk for you and something you need to watch out for. In addition, study after study has shown that a large percentage of WLS patients have been abused, especially sexually, men and women. They don't talk about it, they don't think about it, they eat. Again, you take away the food, you take away the coping mechanism. That's a problem. Studies have shown that people that have been sexually abused lose significantly less weight with WLS than people who haven't been abused. It shouldn't disqualify you but it's something he should point out to you so you can be aware of it and address it if you see it popping up in your life. If you're open, you're honest, and you're willing to address any issues that may pop up, you're going to be fine.

I too have too much muscle pain in my legs....take a lot of pain killers...it is so depressing.

Holy smoke that was a lot!!

Welcome to the loser's bench! It is a wonderful place to be:)

Sounds like you have everything under control. Fathers are wonderful men in their daughter's lives, usually. Yours sounds like it. ​If you find sipping hard, Popsicles or suck on ice chips, those are fine. I had a lot of Popsicles. I still have them everyday.

Nice blog thanks for sharing, this is a very emotional journey in so many ways...best of luck...I feel sorry for ur mom, I'm 53 and feeling that I'm just beginning a new chapter in my life. I wish things were different for her, too...

Start with the biotin now. 5,000 mcg per day. Also, it is said that while you are on your pre op try to get about 100 grams of protein per day and protein the first two weeks after is supposed to help as well. Not to mention more protein in the early weeks will help the healing process. Some surgeons say get protein as soon as you get home but a few say no protein for the first 1-3 weeks. Of course, listen to your surgeon. I did protein as soon as I got home in the way of Isopure, was started out with about 20 grams then was at 60 by the end of the first week. My healing went extremely well and have not lost hair yet, but it is said that usually happens 2-4 months out. I am 8 weeks today so probably not there yet but hoping to minimize it. Good luck, you will love your sleeve! I know I love mine!

I get unflavored protein and put it in my iced decaf coffee...19grams of protein .. I use to go to chinese restaurant and just get chicken broth ..was really good.

you sound like my thinking--- I just started this process but have been cleared by ins- just have to go thru the 6 mo monitoring? I am ready -- it will be October-- I am 64 - this is scary but exciting. Wishing you well.