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My trainers say that weights are more important than cardio. So if anything, you should start weights as soon as you can. I do circuit training, it's working very well

Wow, 144! Congrats! I hope I will be able to say the same at that point! I don't go, either, I live 30mins away. If you ever do go, let me know!

Hey, guys! First, Dr. Kia is AMAZING. It is a well oiled machine at McLaren, you guys have nothing to worry about. Oh, and here is a tip that I got from my mom that worked for me: eat GUMMY BEARS during your 48hr liquid diet. The sugar coats your stomach and you WILL NOT have nausea! I didn't have any! Three nurses are fantastic, especially the male night nurse! Dave the P.A. is great too. Tell Eunice I said HAAAAY! The only thing that sucks is the food that you're able to eat. That potato soup taste is still in my mouth-yuck! They do have support groups, you will get the schedule at the final appt before surgery.

I'm 7weeks out...I hit a stall for a coulee of weeks, but since last Friday I came out of it and lost 8lbs! I'm down 43 in total. I keep hearing that some people continue to drop non-stop, but that hadn't been the case for me. I have changed my exercise routine and upped my protein, so maybe that is working...

I had a lean cuisine-stuffed cabbage with whipped potatoes

Hey guys, I had my surgery on April 2nd! I'm down 35lbs, but I have hit a stall point and have stayed at the same weight for almost 2 weeks now. I'm trying to increase my protein and change my exercise habits. But, it's discouraging!

Wow, really? Every surgeon is different, I swear! I'm taking 900mg of iron per day

I get dryness on my face and my left hand! I couldn't tell you what it's from

Tomato juice, well any veggie juice makes me dump! Unfortunately, sweets and fried foods do not. Lol!

Hello ladies! I had a 1.5 month delay, but I finally had my rny done on 4/2/13! Dr Kia was my surgeon, he's amazing! I have not had any nausea or horrible gas pains at all! I would recommend him to everyone! I live in east Lansing, so if you would like to get together let me know!

I'm fresh off my surgery, still in the hospital due to anemia. I will ask my Dr too

I'm fresh off my surgery, still in the hospital due to anemia. I will ask my Dr too

So, my nurse practitioner told me that my surgery may be delayed because I am anemic. I have been taking ferrous sulfate 3 times per day for a week now. Had anyone else had this issue?

Hello all, my name is Natasha. I'm happy to say that I will "join the club"on February 18th! My surgeon will be Michael Kia at McLaren hospital in Flint, MI. Since I weigh 379lbs and have hypertension, I got medical clearance quickly. I'm so ready to be free of this burden! If you live in Michigan, I would love to speak with you!

Great! Tonya the nurse practitioner told me that they may have to delay my surgery because I am anemic. I hope not.

Thanks! They're saying that I am anemic, so they may have to delay my surgery. I sure hope not!

Do you have cravings like you did pre-op?

Yes, he is! I absolutely LOVE his confidence, because of him I am not nervous. I had my endoscopy 2 weeks ago, and I met the surgical nurses. They're so sweet! Do you go to the3 support group? Nurse Tab, I think you're beating yourself up over nothing.....you will get back on track!

NurseTab- what have you been doing that's bad?

Congrats to you guys! I live in East Lansing, I'm scheduled to have my surgery on February 18th at McLaren in Flint! I'm going to join myfitnesspal, I hear it's great...I would love to chat with you guys, or maybe even meet one of these days!

Hey, ladies! Sorry for the delay....I have one more week! I'm soooo ready for this change. Muskegon is about 1.5 hrs from me

Hello! I live in MI....where did you have your surgery?

Hi Shawna! Yes I would love to go on this journey with you! It's hard to find someone that can relate to what I'm going through, out how I feel at this weight. Where do you live?