joyful noise

Thank you! He's my version of "ghrenlin". LOL

I love that song too.

I am not Catholic, but I asked my nut if taking communion was ok. She said it's not a problem, even if it is wine. We use grape juice at my church.

I just bookmarked his website. It has lots of recipes on it. I also bought weight loss cookbook for dummies.

Thank you for that information! I was wondering if I could have watered down carrot juice.

Is it ok to have homemade carrot juice, if it is watered down? 8 oz would be about 60 cals.

I am hoping for the same thing.

Have you tried making a smoothie with the protein powder?

My nutritionist said to make sure you get the 80 oz of fluid in, even if you have to skip a meal.

My nutritionist told me to drink 80-100 oz of liquids (besides ice pops and jello).

I just finished part 2 of my psych eval today. I met with the psych ( she has had wls ) and she asked some questions about the questionnaire I had filled out beforehand. Then I took a 150 question test ( medical). Today I took a 368 question test ( personality ). Then, she went over the results of the both tests with me. She approved me. My co-pay for part 1 was $36 and today's was $28.

I'm Karen Z Ben

what is "slimes"?

Hi! I don't know how to pm on here. My email addy is: kzben111@cfl.rr.com.

Gosh, I thought I was the only one with rude doctors. The Kidney doctor told me at least 4 times at the first appt that I was FAT and didn't I know it? I changed Nephrologists. Today the girl taking my blood couldn't find a vein--- so how come both arms were bleeding? She said if you weren't so fat, we could get to your veins easier. I admit I am overweight, but I do not have fat elbows. What is wrong with people? If they don't like their jobs, they should quit. Sorry, I had to vent today; I am tired of crying over rude people. My Grandma used to say "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything".

Tomorrow is my psych eval and I am getting more anxious with each passing moment. I just wish the 2 hours were over already.

I would love to have a buddy/mentor. I am also from Florida. I am still in pre-op mode - finished 4 nut sessions and my psych is on Thurs. 4/19. My dr is Dr. Kim in Celebration.

I cannot thank all of you for your ideas. I was just eating the yogurt plain and trying to convince myself it tasted good ( wasn't working). I am going to experiment tonight. I am a pre-sleever and compiling a cookbook for the "after".

gomaweye (thank you). My daughter's boyfriend is from Korea. He is coming for Christmas to "meet the family", So I think it might help if I can look like I am making an attempt. He speaks English wonderfully, yet, when they have children, they are going to be be-lingual.

I use the nose pillows. When I first started using the cpap, I was really scared. I started off with an hour the first night, 2 hours the second, etc. Now, I find it hard to sleep without it. It was the pits 2 weeks ago when I had a cold and couldn't use it.

I bought lots of yarn to make a (double wedding ring) bedspread. I also got my books and videos ready to learn to speak Korean. I hope this is enough. LOL

I know they take the test to make sure you don't have any infections in your stomach. But what is the test like?

sorry, posted twice.

Thank you for the info. The nutritionist mentioned this test and one that measures your calcium. That seems to be all my surgeon is requiring besides the 6 mo nutritionist visits and the psych eval.

I have wanted this surgery for 4 years. I had started making plans, but other health issues came up. I took my husband to dinner and just told him that I was just plain sick and tired of being sick and tired. So, he said to find a new primary, because the one I had was telling me to go to Optifast and not have surgery. I know how to lose weight; I just can't keep it off. My new pcp was excited and congratulated me for wanting to take charge of my health. When I see him, he tells me over and over how proud of me and whatever I need ( insurance wise ) he will take care of. In fact, he knew of my surgeon being one of "the best".