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I'm not really sure if you really need a "buddy" Seriously everyone on here could be your buddy! I think tho that if you make a post looking for a buddy then I'm sure you'll get one (or more) very quickly. I've seen posts where it asks for "looking for a buddy that is having surgery ____" (For ex: same day as you) Or "Looking for a buddy that is also having surgery at such and such hospital" Good luck! Oh and keep fiddle farting around the forums!!!

Kaizen Vanilla ice cream Flavoured protein powder works ok with me. One scoop is 35 gm of protein. Then with milk and voilá another 11 gms I think! (don't quote exact numbers, I'm tired! Lol) And now my new favorite: chike coffee flavoured protein powder. Not as much protein but 20 gm and then with a cup of milk adds up to 31, I think

You have definitely stumbled on the best site ever. All of your questions will be answered. You're fears will be forgotten. You will get excited for your long healthy future. You'll have ___ surgery and you will succeed! Your health issues will be a thing of the past as you'll never look back! You will thank yourself everyday. I wish you all the best and let us know how everything goes, whether you have one surgery or another or none. Glad you're here on this site!

Fiddle fart is a bariatric term btw Hahaha it is! It is! I swear! How can you not say fiddle fart and not giggle a bit. It sounds musical!

Keep us updated! I hope it's not that for you too! A problem with my gallbladder is now my newest biggest fear. I'm so worried it's gonna cause me problems and I'm gonna need to get it out. I was abruptly taken off of the medication the Surgeon prescribes to lessen the risk of gallstones a few days ago. I may be allergic to it. Soooooooooo now I wait and see if I miraculously pull thru without problems or not. I hear that if you pass the 9-12 month mark without any gallbladder issues, that you're most likely in the clear. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong) So I have 7-10 months to wait and see!

I'd be PI**ED!!!! serious breach of confidentiality! I'm sure you and about 499 other patients called the office this morn! I wonder if anyone will be reprimanded? (Is that the correct word? "Get in trouble")

You've come to the right place! Just fiddle fart thru all of the forums and the posts from other patients (of all surgeries) and you'll get a lot of your questions answered. You'll quickly see that this is the best site for all support! Read read read! And good luck to you on Monday and keep us updated! You will not regret this amazing tool you are giving yourself

Omg! How are you now?

Great motivating thread!

Love the jar idea too!

Omg you're adorable! Love the second photo! You are doing so great!! And I love your weight loss tracker! I might have to make one of those too! I'm feeling very crafty lately

I'd say the 64 Oz is a minumum. Feel free to get in more! Good luck!

Oh yay! So like 4 of us now from Canada! ! Yahhhoooo hahaha

Gorgeous midriff Looks like it always looked like that! Congratulations!

Absolutely amazing! ! Great transformation! Your hard work shows beautifully!

I watch YouTube videos too! I'm on myfitnesspal - anyone feel free to add me HeatherKNelson

Teared up a little here. Yes it does sound that this surgery could potentially save your life. With heart disease so dominate in your family.. yikes! I hope this all falls into place for you and you live a long healthy life. Live to be 105 woman! ????

All the above. Especially the secret binge eating and sometimes drinking late at night while watching Netflix. I love going out for dinner and drinks with friends. It is one of my favorite things to do in the whole wide world. And going to the movies - for the popcorn of course. I still watch Netflix but drink my Water while doing it. Still go to a movie once in a while but just inhale the smell of popcorn and then ignore it while actually focusing on the movie! Have only gone out for dinner twice in 8 weeks and did well with it. I will admit, it is definitely not as fun because you can't "let go" and enjoy yourself as much, but I did have many many years of doing just that so I'm good with it.

I thought it was just me!!! In fact, I have noticed it so much that I had to make an eye appointment for next week. I hope it's not as bad as I think! I literally just filled a years worth of contacts - if I have to go out and buy another years worth, I'll be kinda pissed! (I'm sure Costco will exchange though)