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Congratulations on your surgery Beth and welcome to the forum. How come when I hop on the Chat, no one is ever there? I guess I need to pick a different time.

Another big welcome Jeff. This forum has a wealth of information and support. The people here have a helped me have more confidence in my own decision to have VSG. Keep us posted.

Congratulations Jane! That is AWESOME! Getting into Onederland is always a wonderful milestone. Something psychological about a number. In my previous diets I always seem to stall around 201-202. It is like my body knows and just won't let me get there without some extra work (and patience). Hang in there Vegas! It will happen.:thumbup:

Congratulations on your date!

Congratulation! Good luck tomorrow. I am soooo jealous - I still have a week to go. Keep us updated:thumbup1:

Vegas - Probably not caffeine - I'm still drinking the same 1/2 cup coffee that I have been drinking for months. Up until today, I have been knocking down the Excedrin which also contains caffeine. You may have something with the Aspartame though. The shakes do contain Aspartame and I have been drinking more Crystal Light then normal. Dallas also had a front move in (it's been raining all day) so it possible it could be a change in the weather (my knee hurts more than usual - not bad - just aches). Or...a combination of ALL the above. However, I do feel much better today and have made it without the Excedrin. Thanks for all the input and advise - makes it easier managing thru it all.

Thanks for the responses. What is weird about the whole thing is that I am not on a "low carb" pre-op diet. I get 5 shakes/bars per day and one meal of 5oz lean Protein + 2 cups low carb veggies. Each shake/bar has anywhere from 10-18 grams of carbs. Doing the math, I am eating between 60-90 grams of carbs per day. Definitely less than I ate prior to mid-June. But I have been dieting and restricting carbs to less than 100-120g since then with no ill effects. I have been on low carb diets before (Adkins - 2003) and don't remember the headaches lasting quite this long. Maybe there is something in these shakes/bars that don't agree with me and are causing the headaches. I will give my dietician a call. I do feel better today. Just a little "foggy" in the head. Definitely more functional than yesterday although any functionality would be an improvement over yesterday. Bob is right, there are definitely too many food commercials on TV.:confused:

Dr. Nicholson in Dallas. Linda

Actually feeling better today. I'm am busy with work - busy is better than bored. I want to eat when I am bored. Although I woke up with a slight headache, it seems the headache went away on its own this morning. 7 more days after today. I can do this!

Susan, thanks for asking. Yesterday I would say had to be my worst day so far. I got up, had a slight headache, went the the gym and worked out. Came home, showered, put my PJ's back on, and remained in bed off and on all day. I was a SLUG. :sleep0: Absolutely no energy or will to day anything. I am up today, still slight headache, but more determined to get things done today.

Like most of you, I have been told to take Calcium (in the form of Calcium Citrate) daily going forward. I have a hard time swallowing pills anyway and really would like a chewable. Has anyone tried the Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Lozenges? If so which flavor is best? Any other recommendations? I really like the Viactiv Chews - Caramel, but I know those are Calcium Carbonate and not preferred.

Oh, how funny! Oh, how true! I needed the laugh!:thumbup: I was watching TV (on Tivo) last night and had to fast forward thru all those damn food commercials. I am good ALL day until it's time for bed. That's when the cravings start.

I am on Day 5 of my 2 week pre-op diet and I woke up this morning with a whopper of a headache. :ohmy: Yesterday I had a mild headache, but bearable. I know it is probably white carb withdrawal (my pre-op diet isn't low carb - my shakes and bars have 10 carbs each). I have been "dieting" since mid-June following mostly the pre-op diet, with a half sandwich thrown in the mix. The only thing different now versus the last few weeks is the white carbs are nixed. Can anyone tell me how long your pre-op headaches lasted if you had them? I have to stop the Excedrin on Tuesday, a week before surgery. Right now, Excedrin is my lifeline.

Bob - I'm right there with you. Today is MY day 4 of pre-op diet. I have been chewing lots of sugarfree gum. Keeps my mouth busy. When I really want something, I try to focus on what someone on this forum wrote: "it is not that can never have it, I just can't have it NOW." 10 days to go....:thumbup: Linda

My curiosity has got the best of me. Had to take a peak....:ohmy: I have to say, this is the funniest thread to date. And I also am curious as to exactly what these men "do" while out on "loan".:001_smile:

Here's another Nectar flavor update. I bought several samples of the Crystal Sky (fruit punch) flavor. Wasn't much of a fan. However, I have found a combination that was pretty good. Mix a SF Hawaiian Punch - Juicy Red packet (I stole it from my kids stash) with 24oz of water and then add the Crystal Sky, shake really well (Crystal Sky doesn't dissolve as easy as some of the other flavors), and then add lots of ice. It is still not my favorite, but I will be able to enjoy the rest of these samples.:001_smile:

Welcome Steve! I am with Vegas on this one. We have had about 7 days straight of triple digit heat here in Dallas. What I wouldn't give for an afternoon high in the 60's.

How scary. Lots of the prayers on the way.

Did someone mention Las Vegas? :bored0: I'd love to go back to Vegas. The buffets would definitely be a waste of $$. Nothing like spending $20+ on 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food. WASA is right, every six of us could share an entree.

What part of Houston? I lived in The Woodlands for several years before being transferred to Dallas. A is hard. How about "Hot Summer Sleevers"?

I agree on the Twisted Cherry. It had a strong aftertaste. I wonder if I diluted it down and added a Crystal Light (flavor to be determined) if it would be any better. I really like the Roadside Lemonade, Fuzzy Navel & Caribbean Cooler (you must enjoy a Pina Colada or you won't like it).

Nectar Fuzzy Navel is even better with 24 ounces of water and a packet of Crystal Light morning sunrise flavor.

You are allergic to Codeine. Are you also allergic to hydrocodone (Vicodin/Lortab)? With a prescription there are several liquid hydrocodone products available.

10 lbs is AWESOME! I have been unofficially pre-op dieting (practicing) for almost a month. Lost 10 lb. Now granted, my doctor allows me to have real food during the pre-op diet and I have cheated a few times, but not many. Good luck and keep us updated when you can.

Yep! I guess it's the August Guys and Girls. The more the merrier:thumbup1: