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I brought my own Bari Bear only he was a moose from the same manufacturer as the bear. One nurse scoffed at me and said I'd been 'had' - that a pillow worked just as well. She was wrong! Mort the Moose was so much firmer and provided so much more support that I never dreaded an oncoming cough. Don't need him anymore but he's front and center on the guest room bed now. Well worth the $$ if you can.

Would love to hear from others whose BMI is less than 40 or who started at BMI of 35 or less. Unlike many, I have not been morbidly obese for my entire life. Yes, I know I'm lucky. After successful treatment for 2 cancers - both still in remission after 8 and 9 years, then an appendectomy in 2012, found my weight constantly moving upward from 141 (BMI 25) to 200 (BMI 35). The last 18 months my weight zoomed from 184 to 200 while I was working on medical weight loss with my doctors. I have high cholesterol and GERDS so when I hit 35 BMI my doctor suggested RNY. The surgery was August 2 2017, so just a week out. My stretch goal is 130; my stable, long term goal is 140. I was at 189 after my pre op diet so I only have 59 lbs to lose. That sounds like so little compared to the legions of others who have a much larger hurdle to jump. I'm 67. If this were 10 years ago I'd have waited on the surgery and tried other things (not sure what though), but I do not want to be a fat, sick old lady. Delaying surgery wasn't an option for me. Would love to hear from others in similar situations.

Down to 157 after a looooong stall and am still happy with the process. Having rotator cuff and bicep tendon repair in a few days and am anxious to see how I manage to maintain weight loss through the long recovery. Fingers crossed!

I like Bariatric Advantage multi-fruit flavored chewable.

Not too much has changed for me.

I went on a 2,500 mile road trip 4 weeks out that included a day at the MN State Fair with a 2 energetic 9 year olds and 2 12 year olds. I'm 67 and quite active but I will admit it was tiring. In anticipation I rented a motorized scooter for the day that my husband and I shared. I took a protein drink and water with me and the day could not have been more perfect. Have a great time!

Still standing and reasonably healthy = lucky. 😎

Agree with rte837. The fiber, even if you purée, could be a problem.

Two weeks out from surgery and I couldn't be happier. Drinking is easy now but today is first day for solid protein so we'll see how it goes as far as liquids go. Goal is 80 oz liquid, 65 protein! HW 200 SW 193 CW 180!! Goal 130/140 (My goal is 130; Dr. goal is 140 5'3" Age = 67 If I had any advice it would be to take pain pills when needed. I think taking them lowers the stress this puts on our bodies, but then, I am an engineer/banker so follow your Dr's advice, not mine!

Find a lined notebook, or leather bound journal you like, a pen or pencil you enjoy writing with - and just write. Each day I record my feelings, discoveries, ups and downs. It takes no for except the day and date at the top of the page. Mine is not so much about weight or food, but about me and how I'm handling the changes in my life. Grab pen and paper and just write!

Talk to your dietitian about soy or milk proteins.

I had anRNY on Aug 2 and I have no regrets. Yes , I was nervous, but every time I looked at the future without the surgery I knew I was doing the right thing. I'm still new at this but I have a great team at home and the Dr. practice who are there for me. You've got this!

August 2 in East TN. Am both excited and scared!