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Hi all.. So for the longest time I have been looking for more online support groups that are around me. I am part of one on facebook, but seems like its based in NY! Its a nice group of people, but I would like to have people closer by. Maybe have some clothes exchanges, and other support...

I am soo happy! I am 2 weeks post op, and I had my check-up today. And as expected, all is good! But even better yet... I get to eat some real food!!! I was getting so tired of MUSH! :P Any mild, good recipes anyone would like to share, I would appreciate it!

I am a week post op, so far my only exercise is walking, I am up to a mile as of yesterday. What other exercise should/could I be doing? My pain is minimal to none, so far no complications what so ever. I feel I should be doing more.

Does anyone know if I can eat eggs?? I was thinking either hard boiled mashed up, or poached, or maybe soft scrambled. Let me know what you think, and any ideas.

Here I am. Night before surgery. Surprisingly, my nerves are not too bad off. But I still think I won't be sleeping much tonight. Plus this "bowel prep" which hasn't been bad at all (prolly cuz haven't eaten nothin in two weeks) but its still lingering a bit. Thanks all for the advice and...

Went to the pre op appt. today. And I know its all the formality. But it's scarry stuff!! AND... Nobody told me about the fun night before treatment I have to do! Cleaning out the poopies... UGH! NOT looking forward to that. Part of me is thinking "why am I putting myself thru this????" "I...

So tomorrow, 8-9, is my pre-op appt. Then I have my surgery on Wed august 14, I am nervous and excited! Any ideas of last minute questions I should ask the doc, or ideas of things to prepare for after the surgery to make life more simple!

So I just finished my 5th day of my 2 week pre surgery diet. And tonight I am having cravings. Not really cuz I am hungry. But I am craving salty things. I have never really been a salty food eater. So this is odd. I have been very good this whole time. Absolutely nothing but my shakes, reg...

Hi all.... its me again! I was just wanting to see how the ones that have had the surgery (gastric bypass, but any will help) How you are taking your vitamins? I tried grinding the multi-vit and the calcium into my shake.. But it tastes HORRIBLE! Shake is way more tolerable with out them. Any...

I start my 2 week pre op shake diet today! And the last couple nights I not able to sleep! My mind is just so full. Has anyone taking over the counter sleeping medication while on this journey? I feel so bad for my family! I am just sooo distracted lately. I can hardly function normally. On...

Today is my last day I will be able to have "real food" for quite some time! Tomorrow, I begin my protein shake diet, 3 shakes a day, with fruit or sugar free flavor, for the next 2 weeks before my surgery! Its sure is getting real!

GOT MY DATE!!! Anxious, nervous, excited, and SCARED!! mostly anxious! Any advice on things I should do to prepare myself before hand!? I had one friend tell me she made herself broth before, so it was ready for her. I have a family and I am also worried about things to take care of them while...

I keep hearing people talking about dumping? I don't quite understand what it is. Is it a good thing or bad? The way my Doc talked about it, Sounded like bad. But I hear some people talk like its a good thing. A bit confused:confused:

Vent time! So I have been dieting for a month now (pre op) I was doing so well. Until the last two weeks. Last week I weighed Monday 284, (gaining 4lbs) then Thurs I weighed again and was at 274 (checked twice to be sure I was reading correctly) Ok so then this past Monday, I weighed again...

Yesterday I went to my first personal pre op appt. I met with the Nutritionist, and the Surgeon. And I am approved to have surgery. Now I just need to lose and maintain 5 more lbs, and have a pshych visit, Then I can make a surgery Date! Starting to become REAL! Nervous, Excited, Scared...

Today I meet with my surgeon and dietitian for the first time, without it being in a class. I have worked so hard for the last few weeks. I have lost 17+lbs. But I am still worried he is not going to be happy. I hate being nit picked. I have done well on my 1200 cal pre op diet. But I...

I need help... I am in the pre surgery stage. I need to lose 30lbs. My trouble is breakfast. What to eat. I don't wanna eat eggs everyday. What to eat for high protien. Any quick recipe suggestions... Protien ideas.

So here I go, the "real" start of my journey. Yesterday I went to my second wls class. Weighed in at 299!!!! (The HIGHEST I have been EVER!) I need to lose 30lbs before. And go on a 1200 cal diet. So as of today. I am going to battle this. I need all the support and food suggestions I can get...

Everyone you will have to excuse me I am sort of rambling on with my thoughts.... So I am taking steps to have surgery. And it scares me. It scares me that I won't ever be myself again! And I am thinking why does it have to take this dramatic surgery to follow a strict diet. Why can't I Start...

First about me.. I am in the pre-surgery stage. I have an orientation on the 24th at the surgery center. Still don't know what surgery I am having. I am kinda leaning towards the sleeve... but I don't know. So any suggestions there is welcome. Second. I am not even sure if I am posting...