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And I do mean my own.... HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Lord I'm turning in to my patients....I'm obsessed with poo....this s crazy!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Syntrax has sample packs as well, and like said above, ice ice baby!!!! The colder they are, the less protein-y taste and smell. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Yup!!! And wait til after when you really can't do it....you'll work through it but it really is like losing a friend (an evil unhealthy friend but still a friend). HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

I just almost wet my pants laughing at that one!!!!

Some insurances say BMI >40 and no comorbidities....call your insurance, they can tell ya! Good luck!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Protein protein protein....the protein slows down the processing of carbs which cause the dumping....I cannot eat cream of wheat alone...but if I have a serving of protein with or before it I am fine....it ain't fun!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

When I woke up after band removal my cough and reflux were gone, like instantly. It was heaven. Caffeine and dairy are also ad for GERD, just FYI....god luck!!! You can also all your co and see if he has suggestions, there are prescription eds for reflux we use all the time! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

I'd love to be in as well! Christiemr@aol.com HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Something's up....either the scale was wrong last week, the scale is wrong this week, you have 16 pounds of poop build up, or you have 16 pounds of Fluid on you.....that equates to 7000 calories a day and I'm seriously doubting you are capable of the right now!!!! Don't panic!! Breathe!!! And start checking it out, have you pooped, are you puffy, are the scales right???? HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

I retired mine at week five....the first 3 weeks it saved my life! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Yup and truly it's so minor in comparison to the RNY I don't think it has a huge I pact. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

It's hell sister, hell!

I was thinking the same thing.... HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

I THINK mine is starting to mellow, I'm 7 weeks post -op :/ HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Saw this on Facebook today, reminded me of this thread HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Yay!!!!! So happy for you!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Sitting here slurping broth off chicken noodle soup...my grungy germ infested 8 year old shared his GI bug with me....gotta figure out how to get even.... HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225

Added ya! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225