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nut said even 'clear' protein drinks are thicker. But doc says that I can have 'clear' protein drinks around day two. With the doc being aware of the situation he's going to watch for a problem, so I should be fine.

Hi MeMeMEEE, my reactions are more than just sleepy, they are debilitating. Profuse cold sweats and dizziness being the worst. I have an appointment on Friday and will also discuss, then. At a support group last night, one woman who was 6 years post op, described how she experiences dumping syndrome, and that also sounded similar, except I've had it all my life.

to GrannyK, I'm going to ask about adding protein powder to clear liquids or drinking clear protein drinks. I'm sure there is a reason that they don't want me to have those for the first six days, so I need to weigh their reasons against mine. I don't know if it is too hard to digest, and that's why they say to avoid those things. I don't want to do anything to affect the surgery results or my health.

Hi, I too LOVE fried, crispy food. I found a website called Hungry-Girl.com. This woman has the most amazing recipes! Check out her recipes for faux frying. Don't balk at the fact that she uses All-Bran, it is delicious and you won't miss the fat. Some things I actually like better than the fried version, such as zucchini sticks and eggplant parmesan. Her other recipes are equally delicious, some ingredients may be things that you think you won't like, certain veggies for example, but you need to have an open mind. The only thing on her site, so far, that I don't like are Shirataki noodles, can't get past the dead fish smell!! YUCK :arf: I have even found some of her recipes that are so similar, in taste, to some of my classic Thanksgiving recipes, that I am going to serve them and not tell anyone that they are healthified.

Thank you for checking. Did you call the member services number? I feel silly that I didn't try that. Debs

Oh, OK, keep me posted on how you are doing. I am so ready to lose this weight once and for all, that I am actually excited about going for surgery!! Do you have to do a special pre-op diet?

Just want to hear some personal experiences. What was length of hospital stay? How did you feel, immediately upon awakening and as time progressed, pain, eating, etc...?? Any complications?? Just want to here what to expect, don't worry, can't scare me out of it, I have a high tolerance for pain, just want to be prepared.

Awesome!! Thank you. How is your weight loss going?? I am so ready to lose this weight once and for all, that I am actually excited about going for surgery!!

Awesome!! Thank you. How is your weight loss going?? I am so ready to lose this weight once and for all, that I am actually excited about going for surgery!!

Thank you. How is your weight loss going?? I am so ready to lose this weight once and for all, that I am actually excited about going for surgery!!

Dr. Hamdi is my surgeon. Hopefully will have surgery in January. What was your experience like??

Wow, only a few days ago?? How do you feel??