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My nutritionist suggested calcium chews which I got at Walgreens bogo free so I have a supply for the first 2 1/2 months. I am worried I won't like chewing them. Anyone know about this?

How are you feeling ? Is there alot of pain or throwing up? haven't had surgery yet and I'm getting nervous about it, are you still happy you did it?

Good to know Aetna is really good insurance. I have my last nut meeting on march 20th.

I'll be watching keep us posted I'm getting my surgery in april or may.

I even tried the strawberry, its a little too sweet for me since I have cut pop and diet pop out of diet. Never thought I'd say that, but the chocolate is the best so far, and I have added ice and a little fat free milk to the strawberry which helps, premier protein is the best so far.

I have my last nut meeting on the 20th March, and I'm having feeling anxious about the surgery also, but then I remember all the years I spent not following thru and doing it, that reassures me of why I am doing it.

I can only hope for such an awesome weight loss, can you tell me how hard it was to change your eating habits, I hear some say they dont have cravings anymore to some people saying in desperation that they want to eat everything but cant.

Awesome job!

Chicago, Illinois

I have had an ultrasound of my abdominal area done, my blood and urine show me in perfect health. I have never had body pain from being overweight before last summer and I'm not sure what the pain feels like, I have been 238 and now down to 207 but I really think my body is beginning to feel the extra weight and its giving me pain. Just wondering what it would feel like, I'm so glad my surgery is coming up soon and hopefully this pain goes away.

Last year I was on statins for my high cholesterol. I began having pain in my abdominal area it felt like my whole body was going to collapse from the pain, also started having pain in my legs that wakes me up in severe pain almost every night. I was told statin drugs are the cause of this. I've been off the statins for about two months now and all my pain is still happening. The pain in my abdominal area only comes after I been doing something even remotely physical. Anyone know what this is about I have my last nut class on March 20th and I am beginning to think the pain could be from my body carrying all the excess fat but I've never had this kind of pain before. My VSG will be dated for april or may and I'm wondering if the surgery will help this pain go away.

Awesome post, this sums up everything I have been feeling and couldn't put into words. Thank you so much!

Great saying I'm gonna remember that and think of it every time I want to open the fridge. Lov it.

All your doctors have to approve the surgery, not just the Bariatric Surgeon. I have to have an approval from my MD, my Psychiatrist and my nutritionist they want to make sure you are medically and emotionally stable enough to have this surgery. This is a very big deal when it comes to learning how to eat over again. The surgery is of course uncomfortable but being able to handle all the extra stuff to go with it is very important. Call your Bariatric Center and ask questions or make an appointment to go in for a consultation to find out what is next and ask them what's going on. I hope this helps. You'll be on your way soon.

That's so true

Thanks for the idea, I might just need to use it.

Yes and before you decide that these are the carbs you do want try to figure out mathematically just how much sugar or carbs goes into consuming them for a whole year because those are the last few pounds you might want to lose and can't figure out why you can't lose them. I am tempted more when I let myself have that one thing back that's why I drink my coffee black. just saying'

You look really great, I am hoping to put my before and after pics up soon.

WLS is exactly that a tool, we go through six months of learning with a nutritionist on how to learn proper eating. I have lost and gained the same 40 or so pounds for the past ten years and I just decided I needed medical intervention. I'm a perfect candidate and I'm very healthy body wise, so I decided I needed some help . Do your research and read everything you can so that when you make your decision it will be the right one for you and you alone. Just let the negativity go, it will pass.

Awesome as hell dude great job

What is a TPN?

I'm wondering I love cranberries could I add them to some pureed chicken or turkey mostly for a little taste and to moisten it so it can swallow it

I just read that the Bio-Oil helps immensely for your body and for your face. Haven't tried it yet

Pick up a little above the knee nighty dress or camisole, a little frilly so they aren't skin tight and go get yourself some well deserved lovin. You deserve it.

Wow that's so awesome.