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You are literally bet your life without it, not a good plan. As the widow of a gambler, who thought he could BEAT the system, I learned the system and the " House" alway stack in THEIR FAVOR. Surgery levels the Playing Field as little else xan!

One of the hardest things for me to relearn . In the OLD DAYS I always had a nice glass of Ice Water with my meals, partially for lubrication but also because I have more than a touch of Asthma and constant coughing during resturant meals Does Not earn you a Diner of the Year award. Oh I do follow the rules, with the trials I have had, I simply must, but it still feels like wearing spike heels on Hocky Ice, very scary and. you fear falling!

And it is known when you're showering soon after major surgery. your blood pressure lowers down, you feel like everything is spinning , I still have it sometimes even at 9 months. Have to revert to my shower chair and just sit down.

So the bottom of the Mitten but not the U.P. thumb! Gotcha!

A very good place to go and I trust you will give us an update of your experiences now and through your surgery times!

And no matter what shade you revert to, you need to know" We love ya, Baby!" So smile---- Sirena--- smile!?

And I am happy Glamgirl to hear you're doing better now!

3 bypasses in one day? That would be cruel and unusual treatment even from people who like to cut holes in people.LOL when it doesn't hurt anymore, remember you are special, loved and will make a success of this new lifestyle. And we all are proud of you, you are an strong woman.

Whatever makes you feel badly, stop doing Whatever gives you deep joy, this you should continue And that is a simple, yet effective. bit of wisdom.

It does not matter how slow you go as long as you never stop , _____Confucius

OOPS I MEANT NOT EATING 2 HOURS AFTER!

I had something similar, my surgeon thought a small skin blood vessel got knicked, when I got enough Lovenox into my system, it started slowly oozing, nearly covered my abdomen with blood between the skin and muscle layer. Slightly swelled up, looked like I had been impregna by an alien!?

Lose I only wish my phone app would allow me to proof-read and correct my submissions.

Is this something only DS people get, or are the other bypass varieties potentially prone to this? Must have been scary to l9we part of your colon, hope the rest Will work just fine!????

That's when I take my liquid calcium, that way I'm eating within 2 hours after!

And a Happy Birthday to you! How does it feel to celebrate a thinner one? I must say CONGRATULATIONS and my your next year be wonderful!

Wow that is a Wonderful offer, Alex, I bet many take you up on this one, that's a Great Savings over a lot of brands out on the retail market! How long do you think you will be able to do this? I might get some for myself but Social Security doesn't bless me until after July 1sr.

I take 1000mg liquid Calcium Citrate (brand name Wellesse) every AM, mid-morning, and the same every PM, approximately mid- evening. If that seems excessive , that is the dosage a broken- down 73 year old seems to require ???

Always keep your mouth closed while you juggle! Its not Cheese Balls for me, it's Simply Cheetos White Cheddar Puffs, they have been known to knock at my lips demanding entrance!

Exercise would be ever so much satisfying if calories screamed when you burned them!?

So. You're Normal!

People do better on Fluid Drive, keep water if nothing else going on even if have to revert to 2 oz every 15 minutes like I have a few times. Then reads back in protein shakes even if half strength and go from there.

Hey I'm sorry , my mind. is moving. much faster than my fingers. Can you read any of the above? Basically drop fast food and carbohydrates, more liquids now even if you have to resort to weak unsweetened tea, water truly will become a best friend. I am surprised without evidence of a serious try at loss you would even be scheduled unless you are private pay or going to Europe. can't visuluze NHS with all the d3kays and rules sanctioning this now. But I am only a new friend in the US, know my surgeon€ who,i really respect,and like) would have scheduled YOU, yes you certainly show need but you don't show commitment to stay the course. But I sincerelybwish you luck invthis!

Hopefully your band will help with that because you suddenly will find your portion size will get much smaller, you will be on luquids, make the progressi9n back to2ard mo4e solid foods. Is NHS doing this and your time has finally come up? I ask b ecauae in US and Canada without some prework it is doubtful you would receive surgery without showing evidence of pre- work. before mine, I had to lose downnvi had lost 32 pounds, lost 15 in the month before, mine I lost over one of your stone and 8n the Real m9nys since 149, so we'll over 10 stone. e When you get back to solider it will be protein first, veggies next, v fruit much later, that's pretty universal. I am surprised your surgical didn't put you on the MilkvDiet, UK seems gung-ho for it . You will go clear luquids, murky liquids, purees, then thicker and thicker foods. Yo7 may also start on Optifast or other protein shakes. At this late stage, start by cutting out or seriously cu5 back carbohydrates, most if n9t all fast foods, all those lovely things 5hat taste so good but are so bad for you. Start drinking more fluids, at very least try weak unsweetened t3a. Your body will not be very happy with you because your calorie intake will plummet like jumping off the White Cliffs of Dover . Expect dizziness, your or tummy growllingvand complaining g or you will be in a emotional and physical trvail before it's all over. But with strength you can do it! And many of us do wish you well on what you're undertaking.

So Are everybody having a Super Sunday today?