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Try increasing your fluids, preferably water.

Congrats !!! Last week most of my clothes were in the laundry room so I dug through my closet looking for a pair of clean capris. I grabbed a pair that I thought I could still wear. They fit me like the pants in your pic LOL. Today I went through the closet in my bedroom and started moving some...

Hunger buddy-No, I haven't been camping this year. I need help setting up the pop up camper and everyone has been too busy with work. However, I have been fishing a few times. I have a friend with a cottage on a small lake not too far away. It's almost as good as going camping.

I would like to extend a big thank you for those of you who had to work today or any part of the Memorial Day weekend. You are the people who make it possible for the rest of us to buy groceries, get gas, shop for furniture, visit the zoo or other recreational area, keep us safe, take care of us...

Prayers going out to forum members who are affected by the path of devastation caused by the tornadoes in our heartland states, especially in Moore, OK. Maybe you were directly affected or have friends or family who were. And kudos to the first responders, rescue workers and citizens who are...

Janice-Welcome to the forum. The closer you get to your surgery date you may find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster ride. This is perfectly normal and a lot of us in this forum have been there. You may feel anxious, apprehensive, nervous, hyper, have sleeplessness, and so on. It will pass...

God is Able-Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your decision to have WLS. Fluid intake will become easier over time but you still need to stay hydrated even if you are having issues with drinking. In the first few weeks it's more important to consume fluids than food. Usually by week 3...

This is for all of the forum members who are going through a rough time whether it is physical, emotional, medical or whatever the case may be. You either can't or do not want to mention what your burden is. Know that all of us here are feeling you and sharing your burden. Sometime life hands us...

You know you've lost a lot of weight when you have to go through your closets and dressers to make room for smaller clothes :) :) :)

Jochester-Welcome to the forum. Make sure to come back to let us know how you're doing. We can help answer questions you may have before and after surgery. As far as being nervous, it's perfectly normal and sometimes might seem overwhelming. Most of us have gone through the same thing so try not...

You know you have lost a lot of weight when the new pair of shorts you bought is loose in the waist and baggy in the rear.

I started this thread not quite a year ago. My first post was about my favorite pair of bluejean shorts. After taking them in multiple times I still wear them when working in the yard. Because of the pockets I can't take them in anymore. You know you have lost a lot of weight when you have to...

Jerri-Congratulations on your success of overcoming your diabetes. I too used to eb a type 2 diabetic and haven't needed and meds since the day before my weight loss surgery. May you experience many more freedoms as you continue your journey.

DREAMZ-If you really want to know how many posts have been made regarding the "emotional rollercoaster ride" most of us go through just go to each forum and type it into the search box; I'm thinkin' there are several hunderd. Rest assured what you are going through is PERFECTLY normal. I'm...

MSME-If you want to you can also add the procedure you are having to your profile. Once you do this it will show up automatically each time you post.

This cake comes out crunchy but will soften up the next day. It’s important to grate the carrots on the fine holes of your grater, or else they’ll remain too crunchy. You can also use a food processor. For best results, wrap the cake tightly in plastic after it cools and serve it the next day...

Kim-No need to start a section just for VSG, we don't mind letting you stay right here *LOL* All kidding aside, I might be wrong but I think there used to be a section for sleevers but no one used it. We're one big happy family here :) :) :)

Congratulations Susie. It's a great feeling isn't it? What's your next goal? Mine is getting under 200 lbs.

My nose runs from the time I wake up until the time I fall asleep. Taking Benedryl helps but it dires me out too much so I just carry tissues around with me 24/7. I've adopted my mother-in-laws practice of rolling a few clean tissues into my shirt sleeve to keep them handy. I just hope to...

TERI-I found the following excerpt on the Internet and was absolutely astounded that this can actually happen: ..."Gastro-gastric fistula is where the stomach pouch grows back and re-connects to the bypassed stomach. This can occur as a consequence of a pouch leak, where the resulting local...