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Hi All - It's Mary from Milwaukee, aka robergnm. Here's one for you; does anyone else notice that it seems like a film of food sticks to your teeth? I mainly notice it on the back. Of course anytime there's something in my mouth that's not "right" my tongue cannot but help constantly...

Hi, my program is different than others. We started on pureed foods the day after the surg & while still in the hospital. I stayed on pureed foods for about 2 1/2 wks. Talk to your support team, it may be fine w/them. I found myself very full & about 20 minutes after I started I felt that...

Hey Donna, I just wanted to let you know that we're all praying and sending you positive vibes for tomorrow and the coming days. Do what you can, be extra gentle with yourself, pray, meditate or whatever takes you to your happy place. I thought about the Footprints in the Sand before my...

Ditto - where can one purchase? Love jerky & meat sticks; I look for high protein, low fat and of course LOW sugar. This sugar thing is one thing I guess I was really surprised by in my journey? Wouldn't you think w/all the people that need to greatly or totally remove sugar from their diets...

Is your surg on 07/23/12 or 08/08/12 - was confused by the heading on the post. Anyway, I think it's really normal to be nervous about any surgery & this one as well. You have to ask yourself; can & do I want to continue to live as I do today w/the issues I have and meds I take? Can I improve...

Tomato Soup in Ice Cube Format Hey Cat, Be careful and check the sugar content in the tomato soup; it can be pretty high. Should be less than 10 g/serving & actually that seems a litte high for me. The weight loss was slow initially in my pre-op diet and immediately post-op but I think...

I loved Naked juice, they are way too high in sugar. As much as I love them & would die for some of the mango stuff I don't dare knowing how sick it could & will possibly make me. Plus the calories are too high & there's little or no protein -- just my opinion.

Hi Cheryl, Do you have a support group that gets together from your medical team? I'm sure you are far from alone with your situation. Are you close with your program's dietician or bariatric RN? Again, I'm sure they hear this often & would love to work with you to get you back on track &...

Hi Sirenclub7, My name is Mary, I'm from Milwaukee, WI. The program at the Froedert & Medical College of Wisconsin's Bariatric Center of Excellence follows that same philosophy. The reason is that they want to make sure you get the protein from food which when chewed properly will remain in...

I saw the surg first then had all the post op testing after a visit w/the dietician, an orientation to the program, approval from insurance company, pre-op class & what to expect, pre-op appt & testing & then pre-admission appt. My appt w/the surg was 02/28/12 & surg was on 06/06/12. Think...

Sandra, Congratulations on the loss to date but more importantly for leaving the 400 lbs range. We're all praying for you & sending you positive vibes to hang in there, do what you know you need to do and stay the course. I think you should do something nice for yourself b/c it's more than...

I think the milk of magnesia may be the reason for the color change since it's supposed to go to the colon so you can have a bm in the am. I've had this after the Upper GIs w/the barium. I'd definitely call but if you're taking milk of magnesia I believe that's the source. Let us know, I'm...

Hey Donna - aka Big Sis, Oh what a relief it must be - now your life is not so much on hold & you can begin to plan for the event. Looks like good news for both of us today!! Mine was 6-6, yours is 9-9; ironic perhaps since I also had a large hiatal hernia repaid w/my roux-en-y. If you're...

Hello Everyone, Mary from Milwaukee here. Recap, I had surg on 06/06/12 - primary repair of large hiatal hernia, followed by the roux-en-y gastric bypass. Had 1 month follow up visit today; actually walked to & from the hospital (how about those apples). Weighed in at 305, now down 48 lbs...

Hey Des Girl, Sorry to hear ... sounds almost like the symptoms of dumping syndrome. It's possible you have a classic case of dehydration and maybe some protein deficiency but I'm not medical personnel. Ideally you need to get in as much fluid as possible; perhaps G2 or Powerade Zero that may...

Hi Kim, I had my surg a day before you did. 1st, your weight loss is good & sounds average or better so be proud of yourself. You've been through a lot in this past month & in the process of all these crazy changes physically, emotionally, psychologically, etc. you managed to lose 22 lbs -...

I was told to take a full plastic cup of Milk of Magnesia for a bm in the am - it worked; I felt better.

Mon - Wed this week I've puked up food I've eaten in the morning. Now it can be for a plethora of reasons & I've never done well with eating when it's super hot. My problem seems to be that I can't get ahead or even seem to stay caught up with the fluids. I've considered calling the...

Is it just me or have others experienced an increase in the way various foods seem to taste now? For instance, the turkey, breakfast sausage links have just a tinge of sweet along w/some heat from some spice(s). Same with the grilled turkey brats, too. Never thought I would love these...

Happy 4th to all of you. It's hot everywhere in the country pretty much so I have one request for all of you, with your best interest at heart. Please stay hydrated my friends! Thank you & good night.