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Because they weren't prepared to

Yes there is a really good one and it's on Android or iPhone. Search for "Hydro". The icon looks like a blue drop of water. You can set it to remind you as often as you need and it keeps a running total of all the oz. you drink throughout the day.

I've pretty much just told those who asked how I lost weight, I never kept out the fact that I've had WLS. I also never keep out that I've revised 2x also. If I can help one person struggling to see that WLS works then it is well worth all the negativity I might get otherwise. This is why I always preach to others that: "I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right." ~Andy Rooney

I think you must've made this section just for me (and you) @@Alex Brecher! You know I love creating polls or asking lots of questions.

Size 0X is a Women's size isn't it? Not a size 0 as in Misses or especially not Junior's 0.

another woman to love!

@@Nancy E. Anytime

but never liked to share

I do keep a running list on the refrigerator as things come up so on the weekends we know what to get. However when I get to the store I suddenly remember a hundred other things we need. It's so strange the way that happens...

That's right, it's Mr. Bariatric Pal's Birthday!!! Let's all wish @@Alex Brecher a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY today!! Woot!! Woot!!

Hey Rxtine! I hope you can get some answsers.

Howdy and welcome to the website BigDude! Nice of you to chime in and give us a chance to get to know you. Best on your journey!

@@Alex Brecher 40 is easy peasy. I've been living it for almost a year now. If I can do it I KNOW awesome you can! But you're not even there yet. Keep enjoying your 30's!!

Sounds like surgery has been a success for you. congrats!

Hi Nancy, congrats on your official surgery date! The 2 weeks pre-op diet it extremely important to do. Don't look at it in the means of what can I do to do good, but more that you HAVE to do it. No question. Other than that lots of praying, meditating or whatever you do to calm yourself. Maybe even a little staying in your room a lot too. Haha Hang out here, there's plenty of support.

Great progress!

I'm moving this thread to the proper area.

I'm moving this thread to the proper area.

How to effectively decide which WLS is best for YOU: Make a Pro/Cons list. Take your surgeons suggestion very seriously Consider your co-morbidities When listening to people you don't know, especially if they have nothing negative at all to say about the surgery, take it with a grain of salt. Do not listen to people you do know that have never had WLS Do not let fear make your decision for you. EVERY SINGLE SURGERY carries possible serious risks Factor in how much you need to lose Factor in how close to goal you want to get Consider any Pre-Operative diseases you have that could get worse post-op Consider any diseases that could become better Post-Op Do so much research on each surgery that you are having dreams about research Take your time with each step. Just like Marriage you want to feel things out before jumping in with both feet. Go to several in-person WLS support groups. Get to know people there and ask them face to face questions about their surgeries. Ask the tough questions too. This is not a rose garden, and having WLS is hard work! You will have to make a selfish decision when doing this, because no one will know the pain you will go through post op Know yourself and your food triggers. Your decision and outcome will greatly either benefit (or not so much) with the decision you make Whatever decision you make be prepared to put in a lot of personal time and effort into losing weight and mostly keeping it off forever. No one surgery is a magic cure all and you absolutely CAN and WILL stretch out your stomach and/or gain weight back if you do not always follow the WLS rules. No one surgery is better than another at keeping the weight off. Only YOU can do that. I will try to add more here and there when something new comes to mind or if someone adds something good!

I'm looking for anyone who is pre or post op revision from VSG to Gastric Bypass. I am pre-op and going through the pre-op studies at this time. I have not gotten 100% approval for the revision from my insurance even though they are the ones telling me all the steps and where to go. I'm hopeful that is a good sign, though one never knows. I'd love to hear from anyone! I don't think there are too many of us.