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You should be VERY careful not have too much selenium.... it is very toxic in large doses... 2-3 brazil nuts is plenty, Which is around 150mcg... a daily minimum requirement is around 55mcg so 3 nuts is triple the minimum requirement. Toxicity symptoms include: hair loss nail loss diarrhea skin rashes fatigue irritability nervous system abnormalities Anyone thinking of mega dosing, DO NOT DO IT.... you could seriously damage your nervous system. Thx for this info! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No that was someone else, but I read the thread which is what made me want to try them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think the unjury shakes taste incredible! And they offer a terrific sampler pack. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I am waiting for approval, surgery is August 18th.....I hope they move on it quickly! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I am on Day 2 of my 2 week pre-op diet, and the headache is what bothers me most. I have been off caffeine for over a month now, so what's with the headache?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look fantastic, so much younger!!!! Just gorgeous, and I love your outfit. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon's office was wrong, said I had a 6 month wait BC I was UHC. They didn't understand that UHC just administrated my husband's company's self-funded health care plan. I asked them to pls call and check. No wait. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow!!!!! What do you do for a living that you walk that much every day at work? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the info, everyone! No kidney disease, so I won't worry if I go a little over. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

In case you might want to know: Those aren't sugar free Popsicles.....no sugar added is very different than sugar free. Sugar free Popsicles have no carbs. The ones you show in the photo are made with fruit and fruit juice, so they have all the naturally occurring sugars and carbs; they just don't have any ADDITIONAL regular sugar added. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

ROCK STAR. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Anyone? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@lifeofblair yes I just noticed that it won't sync on my VivoFit. I'll keep that separate for now and see how it goes. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is there a simple app out there that lets us check off grams of Protein consumed, Water swallowed, minutes/hours of exercise? I am thinking it would be helpful after surgery, but many of the apps out there want yo start you with a calorie requirement, or set weight loss no higher than 2 pounds a week. What do you all use? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

HOLY CROW!! Baritastic App is incredible!!! It looks very basic at first, but when you hit that "+" sign on the bottom of the screen, everything else I needed popped up. Totally love it! It's pretty, too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The Versed definitely helps with anxiety, too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Chapel Hill ..... Surgery at Duke on 8/18!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

You look remarkable! Any secrets for your quick progress? My RNY is August 18th... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all. I take Wellbutrin XR (extended release) and Celexa for my depression, works very well for me. How do I take these meds post RNY? Will they be able to absorb? I am pretty sure I should not cut or crush the extended release Wellbutrin....do I take a liquid form? Is there a liquid formula? Is this a question for my bariatric surgeon or my prescribing psychiatrist? How have you done with antidepressants post RNY? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is going to sound simplistic but.....go to bed! Get some extra sleep. You can't eat or long for food if you're sleeping. Climb into your bed as early as you can, and take a ZzQuil if you need to. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@dustyd : I start my liquid diet Thursday, and heavy my RNY on August 18th, so we are practically on the same timetable. I am so excited to get this going! Where are you? I am in NC. @@Cervidae : I will be looking for your posts as I recover and start the real work of this journey...your story and your progress are very uplifting to so many of us here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! And you felt well afterwards? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ KristenLe do you have a waiting period? Where are you getting it done? I'm at Duke, and they have been great at booking me through pre op tests and appointments super quickly, BC I need to be back at work by 9/15. If I couldn't be recovered by then, I'd need to wait til April BC of work cycles. All I have left to do is Pre Op day on August 11, then RNY surgery August 18th. I really can't believe all the tests they do.... I feel like I've had the most comprehensive health work up that I've ever had! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@KristenLe : when is your date and which surgery are you having? Where? I feel like you and I have been meeting up a lot in these threads, I didn't realize you were pre-op, too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome, thx!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App