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No but.welcome to Bariatric Pal. I haven't seen anyone from Virginia, but we more than a few from Maryland, someone from Delaware, and also from Washington DC. I'm sure the other Virginia people will find you soon. I'm in Central Ohio myself,& having my surgery in Columbus.😛Good Luck!

Yes but not everybody has a Trader Joe's. Actually we have 2 China Buffet which I frequent and Hunan Gardens which I don't. Incidentally the owner of Hunan Gardens is Peter Pan. No Captain Hook, no Tinkerbelle but one of the waitress --American name "Wendy",

That sounds so good, wish I had one near me

Good luck and Good Healing my friend.

What sweeties they are and I bet you are the dog mommy of 5heir pack÷

Sounds l8je a good amount of stuff to me. May you have a wonderfully smooth surgery! Post us when it's done so we can celebrate with you!😛

About as many redeeming vitamins as Benefiber but I do like Hot and Sour Soup.🍝

That may be akin to a Freudian slip I always pictured Ghrelin looking a little like Spike the Gremlin. And I also am a taster, told a nurse I don't like the taste of that medicine you're putting in my IV! And she gave me a fishy stare, see I'm not totally weird after all!😡😛🍪

If you really want more tropical @ Lillybilly lives in the Caribbean on an island and Bajan Sleeve lives in Barbados. Both pretty nice places, seems to me when I started on Bariatric Pal there was a lady active from Jamaica, wonder what ever happened to her? I hate when people stop out, I worry v whether they are okay afterwards?

I ❤hot and sour soup but I bet it isn't good for me, maybe thickened with cornstarch? But i,like eating the tofu out of it.

Did anybody else have a separate appointment to talk to anesthesia before,their surgery? I have an appointment with a Dr Patel on August 24th, that's like 10 days before my September 5th surgery. Has anybody else,had a separate appointment like this?

And I'll be there with a cooler of Premier Protein, my Peaches and Cream will taste better in good company.

@Brassapple keep on with it. The sleeve is a fine surgery, wouldn't have worked for me but that doesn't downgrade it for others. How long has it been since your surgery? There are a lot of sleevers who will give you moral suport if you reach out to them. My friend Orchids and Drag9bs has been having some difficulties herself but she is a wonderful person to reach out to. And she is just one of many others on here. None of us has everything worked out perfect, goodness knows I haven't but we keep on keeping on and eventually things eork,out. We'll have your back if you let us.

Please @Kella112 don't go away, I was just getting to know you and I want us to be friends. There are many fine good hearted people on here and we really do want to help you. You always can count on me, sometimes I do joke but I do take my weight loss journey seriously, been trying for surgery since August,2015, things got.in my way, had a few roadblocks, but I finally will get to finish in September. Please hang around with us for awhile.😛🌸😛

Why don't we have a reunion in Mississippi? I've always wanted to visit Misssissippi!😛

You have given me much to think about. I had a mental image that I was stocky then I looked in the mirror and realized I am really OBESE. Now I am wondering what size my mind will think I am after surgery? Until my clothes start to get loose,my pants fall down and my tops fall off one shoulder will be able to believe I am really losing weight? The main benefit I have seen with my pre surgery weight loss is my rump has gotten flatter, this is a mixed blessing because I can't stand hard furniture and wooden chairs anymore. Excuse me while I have a PLOM moment. PLOM stands for poor little old me. 😯

No Dimples58 but I have a small gastric ulcer pre Surgery. I am hoping my WLS wrecks Hector the Ulcers little red wagon and I'll be rid of him and my gastritis.

I await this news with baited breath, and if I catch an animal🐰🐻🐣 with my baited breath you got to help me cook it, it will be pure protein baby!

You must have a cast iron stomach and the intestines of a superhero. Most people it hits quick, it hits hard and you are in loopity loop land before you blink.🍷🍸😕

Better not tell me to drive, I don't have a licence. Can I convince the Ohio State Highway Patrol that i am weaving done,the road,on Doctors Orders? Bet they may have heard that one before!🚘LOL!

I meant broth,not salty brother although that could be something desirable,like salted caramel? At any rate I should smooth out if you don't stress, Relax and Go With The Flow in Life!

I hope so, gonna be a struggle,i had the option of 2,3,or 4 week,,i chose,4 because doctor and dietician said I would heal quicker and smoother, and lessen the amount,or surgical stress on me. At72 I'll grasp at any straws. Plus I wouldn't want him to have to switch to open because he couldn't pry my NASH liver out of the way in any,other manner. Oh it wouldn't be the end of the world, I had a right paramedian back in 1984, But,a lot water under the bridge since then and who knows if I would do that good now? So let him perform his laprascopic magic like he planned, he will be happy and by,extension I will be too.

I just ate 6 Fig Newtons. Can I rationalize I'm a wee bit constipated? Nope I guess "that dog don't hunt" anyway they didn't taste as good as they once did, guess I'll give the. rest of the package back to Tomkitten,they were his in the first place!🍪

And my answer is September 5th 2018 at 7 AM at OSU-Wexner Medical Center Columbus Ohio 43210 HW355 CW321 SW to be determined 1st goal weight 199,2nd goal weight 175 or size 15 junior Type Surgery Planned RnY bypass with hiatal hernia repair Surgeon Bradley J Needleman MD Planned starting date of liquid pre-diet August 1 2018(length personal choice, OSU let's you choose) All prayers and Good Wishes for success,gracefully appreciated, it has been a long 3 years coming!!!

I bet you have a very handsome smile FatGuy5000, you are turning into OO That Guy,a lot to be proud of , you have worked hard to get there. Have a Good Good Day!