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My doctor said sugar free gum was ok. Call your Dr.

Hi everyone. I had my surgery on 3-11-14 and weight 229 on that morning. I have been stuck on 215 now for the past week. I have read about stalls but so soon? I am doing everything the dr recommends and no weight loss. Is this normal?

Hi everyone. I am on day 6 of my liquid diet. I was just curious to see how much weight people were able to loose before surgery. Thanks so much.

Thanks everyone. So far I have followed this 100%. I have to keep big picture in mind. I would rather my body go through detox now rather than after surgery. I can do this. We all can do this.

My surgery date is March 11. They told me the first three days are the worst. I am on day three and this SUCKS. Trying to keep big picture in mind. I am taking vitamins. I have lost 5lbs in 3 days. Peeing constantly. Ok sorry tmi. Ok back in positive mode now.

I am on day 3 of my pre op liquid diet and I literally feel drained. I am light headed and hungry and weak. Is this normal. No history of diabetes. Any thought would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, I am having surgery on 3/11/14. Just wondering about pain. After surgery will my insides hurt besides the gas pain or will the pain come from the incisions. Or all of the above. Hope this makes sense. . Thanks everyone.

Just found out today that my surgery is set for March 11th. Sooooo excited. Now I have to go to education class have more blood work done and have an individual session with the doctor. I start per op liquid diet February 25th. Skinny for summer I can't wait.

I got approved today. Very excited! I have BCBS Federal. Now just waiting for surgery date.

I got approved today. Very excited! I have BCBS Federal. Now just waiting for surgery date.

I have BCBS FEDERAL

Ok I gained 3 lbs on my last nutrition appointment an I going to be denied?

Ok I gained 3 lbs on my last nutrition appointment an I going to be denied?

Thanks. I sit down all day and talk to people. I am hoping to only have to take one week off but was wondering how realistic my thoughts were. Is one week realistic?

How long was everyone one off work after surgery?

I am getting started on the protein shakes. What is the best way to make them. I am using the powder kind.

Hi everyone, just preparing for surgery and trying to get a good idea on how long I will be off of work after surgery. My job involves sitting and talking to people all day. Not very physically challenging. They tell me two weeks. Is that accurate. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Ok, so I went to the doctor for my first consultation. I am scheduled with a nutritionist for next week. Now I am obsessed more with food than ever before. It's like I know I have to give it up so I am eating everything I can before that happens. It's like I am grieving the loss of food. Has anyone else had this experience.

Thanks everyone for the responses. I have only told my parents and my in laws. My mother in law actually asked me about how the process was going tonight at dinner and I had a chance to talk to her more about it and also asked her to keep this private until I was ready. She completely understood. As I get further into this process I am realizing that there is more to this journey than just weight loss. Again thanks for all of the support.

When did everyone tell there friends and family about there decision to have WLS. What type of reactions did everyone get.

How did everyone tell there friends and family. Should I tell them all at once or individually. What kind of reactions should I expect.

Is RNY reversible.

Why did you choose the Lap Band Vs. Gastric Bypass (Rny) surgery ? Just curious. I am trying to decide what is best for me.

Sorry WLS.

I am considering was and am weighing my options between the band and RNY. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks