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1 Dai In... - Yesterday was my revision from Rny to a switch. I am in my hospital bed with my pain pump at my side. I have walked 4 times so far. I have had to be re-cathed because I can't m...

12 Hours from a Life Change - I can't believe that in 12 hours I will reporting to the hospital. I feel ready to begin this journey and, I am praying for a smooth surgery and quick recovery. I am hoping the...

Protein for Dummies - Who's the dummy?  Clearly, me! Okay... I am trying to get in the habit of protein.  I do fine with adding it to soy but, when I try to put it in something warm, I am getting...

Surgery, 3 Days Away on July 8 - My revision to a DS is scheduled first thing on July 8!  I can't believe it's here already.  I am excited and petrified at the same time.  I want and need to be successful.  Pra...

Independence Day - Want to Be Free! - I just arrived home last night from a work trip to Washington, DC.  The city is absolutely amazing in its beauty.  The architecture and design fascinate me and I could look at i...

Surgery, 3 Days Away! - I am scheduled for surgery bright and early Monday morning!  My mind and heart are racing with all there is to do between now and then. Did you have moments like me when you...

Protein Ideas - Okay, this is day 4 of my liquid diet.  I just received my sampler pack from Unjury.  Do you have any recipes or ideas you can share?

Potty Question - Today is Day 3 of the liquid diet. I have been up all nite tinkling.... At least 5 times. Is this what I should expect for the next weeks? I just want to sleep. LOL Also, ho...

Trouble So Soon.. on Day 1? - So, this is the first day of my liquid diet.  I tried really hard to drink a Lean Body RTD strawberry flavored.  The smell that hits your nose before you can take a swallow is k...

Homemade? - Getting my list ready to buy my pre-op diet stuff (begins tomorrow).   I am worried about the taste of some of these broths.  What do you guys think about preparing my own broth...

Next Up, Pre-Op! - Okay... this has been an interesting few days. On Friday, 6/21/13, I went in for my pre-op visits.  My day at the doctor's began at 8:30 a.m. with a nutrition class.  Since ...

Isopure Juice? - Came across Isopure protein drinks yesterday. Have you tried them? What did you think?

Liquid Diet Success - On Monday, I start the liquid diet. I am excited about starting this journey and scared to fail. Can you share what you ate/drank during your pre and post op phase and maybe some...

Pre-Surgery Appts. in a few hours - I will be seeing nutritionist then my surgeon in a few hours. DS in 2 weeks. Even after all the reading, I suddenly feel unprepared. I am so afraid not to ask the important ques...

Preparing for Pre-Surgery Visit... Help! - I am going to a triple appointment on Friday (doctor/pre-op, nutritionist and blood work).  Can you please send me questions that you asked or wished you had asked prior to your...

3 Weeks Away... - Today, I awake... three weeks away from my surgery on 7/8.  My mind is racing a mile a minute... reading the forum, looking at suggested websites.  One minute, I am giddy from h...

Bites and Vites??? Where to Begin? - I have enjoyed readin the bites, vites... post for the last few days.  Now, I have some questions. What the heck is protein coffee?  Where do you find it? As far a...

Exactly One Month to Surgery... Got Any Tips and T - My DS is one month away... surgery day on July 8.  I am looking for advice on: what worked for you what do you advise I have stocked what didn't you realize ...

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Don't Want to Fail - 2nd Chance - On July 8, I am scheduled to have a DS.  I am so afraid of screwing this up.  I attempted weight loss surgery before, lost some weight and, gained it back.   I've been readi...