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I med with the nut 5 of my six times, we got weighed and discussed health stuff - like fats, Protein, real hunger, carbs, etc. I met one on one for the first 3, these last 3 are group setting with Q & A time. She said the surgeon would like us to lose 20-25 pounds, but if we don't meet that in the 6 month meetings, it will happen when we go on the pre-op diet.

My surgeon requires the co-payment and "year after" stuff one week before surgery. Hospital, I haven't heard anything yet.

Thank you for the interesting article.

I would definitely call your surgeon's office to find out for sure.

I am bi-polar, even keel with the meds. During my psych evaluation, I was told that bi-polar people do not do well after wls. Seems they feel better after the surgery and stop taking their meds. If I do get more than slightly depressed, I will just call my psychiatrist. I love been on an even keel, so why would I stop my meds?

@augustkiwi You have made my day! I also have cigna and was thinking they'd take a month to 45 days for approval.

I just made it with 4 C Cranberry Pomegranate ( aspartame does not like me ). It really is good! Thanks!

When I start the "what if's", I just remind myself I didn't gain all this weight overnight.

I used Miralax before my colonoscopy mixed with gatorade; went fairly quickly and no cramping.

I found mine at WalMart.

I am still pre-op and probably won't have my surgery til August/September. I have been really trying hard to eat right. I've noticed, though, that when I eat some things ( i.e. bread or rice ) I get really nauseous. Is this normal. Since eating right, I have had a lousy cold and now have bronchitis. fun, fun, fun. Has anyone ever encountered this or am I weird?

What is PCOS?

I had to have 2 sleep studies. I knew I had sleep apnea; it was getting the primary to order the test. I have major claustrophobia (they used the full face mask) and freaked out and ripped the wires off the first time. The second test, they used nasal pillows and i didn't freak out, but I only got 25 mins sleep and laid there with my eyes closed ( pretending I was asleep - like they couldn't tell I was awake lol) until they came in and said it was over. Hallelujah! I've had my cpap for 5 years now and don't sleep right without it. Yet, I am waiting til the day I no longer need it. I get the tubing caught up in my sheet at night.

Costco has a coupon for $ 5 off the shakes good until June 3. If you'd like it, I will mail it to you.

I was at Chamberlin's Health Foods and bought the sample box of Spirutein and hated them all. I got some samples from Permalean and loved, loved, loved the bodacious berry. I use the premium mixes from costco and make smoothies from them. I want to try some clear Protein drinks for immediately after surgery. Any recommendations besides Syntrax and Cytosport?

Thank you! I have covered the vitamin, protein supplements, and exercise. i even started my food journal. Ok, so pre-op diets etc. Make sense

Sunday night I watched a program on tv "my 600 pound body" something like that. Each loser on the gastric bypass ( 7 years later ) said they still see the fat person in the mirror. Do any of you see this when you look in the mirror?

I am currently reading WLS for dummies & I like it so far

I was told that on the day I meet for my surgery consult, I will have to take a 3 hr class. Whatever do they teach in 3 hours the week before surgery?

My hair is very thin to begin with. I bought a wig for the future. I cannot wait to have the surgery and get control over my life. To me, even if I went bald, I'd still be healthy after all is said and done.

I alternate different deodorants when they seem to stop working. I am currently using Secret Clinical Strength.

smoothies are much thicker than the shakes; they mix better and I add all kinds of stuff to them to make the smoothies taste good. Since I am pre-op, my favorite is vanilla with honey and cinnamin. I hate the rtd, they are awful. You could also use them to make pudding - gets your Protein and Calcium in. I haven't tried the plain Protein Powder yet. I just remembered...I love the chocolate with raspberries or strawberries.

Thank you! He's my version of "ghrenlin". LOL

I love that song too.

I am not Catholic, but I asked my nut if taking communion was ok. She said it's not a problem, even if it is wine. We use grape juice at my church.