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If you do overeat chances are you're going to make yourself sick.. When I forget t pay attention and take my thoughts me even a slight amount too much makes me very uncomfy and/or throw up Munky

Yes that's what I used and use still sometimes Munky

My sister had bypass about 15 yrs ago and ended up sedated in intensive care on a ventilator for a month.. That being said.. Her surgeon wasnt worth a shit.. She never quit smoking.. And she ha severe hernias.. Shes doing well now and she did lose all her weight.. But had she not had her problem I probably would have done this sooner.. Needless to say my whole family was a little nervous and everyone was at the hospital for my surgery.. Parents sisters and sons.. I'm blessed with a very supportive family.. I hope even if your mom doesn't want you to do this she'll manage to be supportive *hugz* Munky

You just do it.. If you can't do it now what do you think is going to happen AFTER surgery? .. You have to follow rules the too or you could not only make yourself sick but could cause yourself serious harm.. You have to St your mind to making the changes and do it or the surgery won't do a thing for you.. Be strong Munky BTW.. That liquid diet is for your benefit.. To shrink your liver to help surgery go well Munky

I know you said you didn't your doc appt is a little ways away but I would call them and express your concern and get in to see them.. As you said it's not normal for you and it's really not happy.. Better to get ahead of it whatever it is.. Good luck! Munky

I forgot to mention.. My surgery was November n no I'm not going to start back smoking.. Eventually I'm going o want skin surgery.. Plus I just feel better.. Munky

I love Premier.. I get cases at Sam's club Munky

Premier has 30 gram of Protein not 60 Munky Ugh.. I see now someone already corrected that.. Sorry Munky

Yes but also our bodies can fluctuate 3#s here n there anyways Munky

Good for you.. You can do it. Just remind yourself this is to shrink your liver to help make the surgery go better! Munky

I noticed that since I can't eat the foods I use to love the way I use to eat them I really don't care too much to have them.. At first it depressed me now I just realize that food is fuel not pleasure.. So Im learning a new way to look at things and a new way to eat.. Munky Oh, tonite I had pizza.. My mom ordered a meat lovers.. I peeled everything off the crust and ate it.. YUMMY Munky

My doctor made me be smoke free for 2 months before he'd even let me begin any of the other processes so I ended up quitting in February(and he tested me) and by the time all the tests n specialist appts were done my surgery wasn't till November (and tested me again) Munky

It's funny but I had to do liquid for 4 weeks and honestly I didn't feel like it was all that hard.. You guys can do it!! Munky

That's awesome, keep it up! Munky

Good for you.. Keep up the great job! Munky

Mine has a ramp button that makes the pressure lower n raises up a little at a time.. Makes a big difference.. Munky

I wish I had done it sooner.. I DO have health issues.. I have Fibromyalgia (no big deal) but then 4 years ago now I got Lymes Disease which caused me to have lots of pain n gain wait.. Then on top of that I developed Lyme induced arthritis..hips and back are a mess and even more pain.. I'm crippled up trying to lose weight to maybe help with that plus IF I end up having to have hip replacement I don't want to b 300#s.. So, good for you for thinking ahead!! Good luck in your journey -*hugz* Munky

It depends on your BMI, co-morbidities, etc on whether that's required.. I have BCBS and it's definitely a requirement unless your BMI is higher than (I can't remember the number for sure) 50 maybe? But you get the idea Munky

Did they already do an upper GI and EGD test? My doctor waned to do the sleeve then said no because of reflux had to go bypass Munky

Wendy's chili.. YummY Munky

I actually like the Premier but one of my other favs was Syntrax Marix/Nectar Peanut Butter and I would mix a little PB2 powder in with it.. Sooooo good! Munky

I would just eat the toppings like the others said Munky

I'm single, older but single. Instead of focusing on the sagging skin I'm going to have I'm focusing on having my health back and being able to actually live my life again.. Yes, the dating world is brutal.. And I've been in the world of hookups n all that.. After going through what I have the past few years with my health I'd already mad the decision that I don't want to be with anyone that just wants to F**K they have to be someone that would enjoy my company whether they were sleeping with me or not.. Part of the problem when you're a plus size woman (usually) you don't have any confidence in yourself.. You have to learn to love yourself no matter what you look like.. Munky

Damnrite !!!! That's how I roll, too.............I wear camo garb to bed and try to provide the whole Duck Dynasty experience......or is it Duck DieNasty. My beard could use a little work.....perhaps if I let it grow long enough It'd hide things well, too. Combination of camo and low lighting and is all good at gametime. At that point its all about the right theme music in the background and hoping the arthritis meds kick in at the right times. Geriatric spidermonkey. It ain't purty, but it's how I roll. I'm cracking up.. Sounds about purrrfect to me Munky

I'm at 6 weeks n he didn't give me an actual # for weight restrictions just sad not too heavy.. Also told me no Ab work but I was opened up for RNY n he's being extra cautious Munky