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I would recommend some PJ bottoms to preserve your modesty in the breezy-behind nighty. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Red dye in your food makes it hard to tell if there is any blood in your vomit or feces. It's not going to hurt you, but it could scare you to see red stuff coming up. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

In my program, the psych is checking for things that you may need help with before surgery. Not trying to exclude you, but checking to see if there is any extra help you need to prepare you and make sure you are ready for this commitment. If you have trouble with emotional eating, there are classes. Eating disorders? She'll refer you to someone to help you work through your issues before clearing you. They want to see that you understand the life changes that need to happen to be successful, that you understand what will be happening with your body. That you have a good support structure, and good coping mechanisms for stress. And that any psych issues you have are being treated. (I take meds for depression for example). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Is decaf OK? My plan allows decaf and highly recommends staying off caffeine permanently. I've been caffeine free for two months, and I'm doing pretty well at this point. I still forget and order regular sometimes (the people behind me in line love getting my mistakes). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes. It's pretty standard. They check for eating disorders, support structure, whether you are mentally ready to make the long term lifestyle changes needed to support your surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Giving up caffeine is a bear. I have a cup every weekday morning out of habit, though it's now decaf. I have two small children and I am often working on little sleep, so lack of caffeine has been rough. On the upside though, I am sleeping better. One of my meds causes significant insomnia when I drink coffee or tea. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Or any natural foods store. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My program gives this to everyone with a gallbladder for six months. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Reglan Is for motility (helps the gut), while Sucralfate is an antacid. Reglan has some very nasty side effects. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I love my vitamix. We got it for my son who is tube fed. It gets everything extremely well blended. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You're a hoot, Viffer! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I sometimes steal my son's dapper snappers. It's an elastic strap with snaps that goes through a couple of your belt loops. On him, it goes through the three loops in the back. On me, I do it through two loops. It adds just enough cinching power to keep up my pants without the annoyance of a belt. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

With carbonation, the big thing is the bubbles take up room you need for healthy foods and fluids. For at least the first few months you are going to be struggling to get enough calories in, so you don't want to take up the precious space in your tummy with carbonated beverages. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a two year old and a special needs 5 year old. I'm grateful both can get into their car seats alone. I plan on making sure I have wipes and diapers in convenient locations to make it easier on me. My husband plans on staying with me the first week, but I'll need to be self sufficient after that. You probably will be -able- to lift your daughter, but it's highly advised against. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's Jean Valjean's prison number from Les Miserables. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know this topic has come up a gazillion times, but here we go again. I met with my surgeon last week, and he gave me the option of doing either surgery. I had assumed RnY because I occasionally have mild reflux and I'm quite large (BMI > 50). The doctor said my reflux is so mild, that it doesn't preclude sleeve surgery. I don't have diabetes, or any of the standard comorbidities that would typically push someone towards RnY. For me, advantages of sleeve are being able to use NSAIDs if needed, maintaining my pyloric valve, no surgery on my intestines, lower complication rate, less malabsorption. Advantages of RnY: greater average weight loss in first year (though it seems to even out by year 3 according to my reading), potential negative reinforcement of eating sweets (dumping syndrome). The Vitamin protocols for both are the same with my program, and our bariatrics specialist says that the risk of malnutrition is very low if you are compliant with Vitamins (<3% for compliant folks, while they typically see closer to 15% of patients with issues). Take your vitamins, folks! For me, it comes down to am I willing to take a higher risk of complications for the possibility of greater weight loss? I'm in this to be healthy and active, not skinny or attractive. It's a tough call to make. Especially when the end result, what happens 3, 5, 15 years down the line, all comes down to how I use the tool that I am given. What were the key things that you thought about when making your choice?

Re: NSAIDs, that is what my surgeon said. I thought it was with both surgeries as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You can pick them up at Bed Bath and Beyond too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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NSAIDs are off limits, not all anti-inflammatory meds. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

BigViffer has some good thoughts. Since you need the calories, go for the full fat cheese, yogurt and milk. Avocado is good, so is Peanut Butter. Use a little olive oil in your cooking. One of my kids has feeding and weight gain issues. I make sure to keep Greek yogurt with fat in it around just for him. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think she means Pulmonary Embolism. Bad juju. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't think it will hurt your stomach, but it may not be absorbed well enough to be effective. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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