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Hi Tweetie! What questions do you have?

Good luck Booboo! Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life! :o

Hi Booboo :) Did you pick a surgeon who is a Surgeon Of Bariatric Excellence? Did you pick a Hospital of Bariatric Excellence? I read this makes all the difference in patients having problems during and after surgery. Also having this operation done laparoscopically is less invasive and much...

During surgery they pump you full of fluids. I came home 20 lb higher than I was the day of surgery. It takes a few weeks for that water to leave your body. Follow your diet the surgeon gave you. You will lose weight! Good Luck!!! Cheyenne

CONGRATULATIONS on losing 100lb in 5 months! You're doing WONDERFUL!!! Everyone is different on what foods that they can't eat, what foods they can tolerate and what foods they thrive on. I can eat any fish, meat or eggs and do wonderful. I couldn't eat any bread the first year or I would throw...

AWESOME!!!!! I'm so happy for you! Do you have someone to take care of you when you get home?

Booboo, How did today go?

Hi Linda! So glad you are doing so well! WONDERFUL! 18 lbs is great! I also gained a lot of weight from IV fluids in the hospital but I started losing as soon as I took my Lasix water pill. Take Care, Keep up the good work! Cheyenne

Good luck tomorrow with your pre-op appointment! We have a special bond that others cannot understand. Being overweight and not being able to lose weight, having bariatric surgery, we have a special sisterhood. You are my friend and I am so happy to get to know you! Cheyenne

I'm so happy for you Boo Boo! That's less than 2 weeks away!!! AWESOME!!! The time will be here before you know it :) If I can be of any help to you, just let me know! Cheyenne

Of course I remember you. I felt very upset when your surgery was cancelled. It could have happened to anyone of us. I'm so glad you have been rescheduled. We are all bonded in our problems and success. We are here for each other. My heart will be with you on your day of surgery. I'm so very...

I'm so happy for you! All will be fine. :) Your doctor was being careful when he cancelled the surgery because he detected a heart abnormality. Now that they know what is going on they have determined that your bypass can be done safely. I have heart failure and my surgery went great. When the...

Sounds like your diet is good. You may have to modify your diet slightly, if you are hungry all the time. Talk to your nutritionist. I used to keep my chicken breast cut up into small chunks in the fridge and grab a chunk between meals as a snack. Some people need to eat more often than 3 times...

Hi Kathy! WELCOME To The FORUM!!! I would suggest to go back to basics. Start with a couple days going on a clear liquid diet, then a couple days going on protein shakes. When you start back on foods, pick foods and amounts that you originally lost weight with. I like to eat salads with chicken...

Eventually you will be able to eat and drink the foods you miss as long as you eat tiny portions which should fill you up because your new sized tummy is able to hold about 2 oz. Eat slowly and chew, chew, chew!

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! It's normal to be nervous, scared, anxious, happy, and sad all at the same time! We all have gone through it. Just know this surgery will change your life!!! Hopefully you have picked a great Bariatric Surgeon of Excellence and a Bariatric Hospital of Excellence. Trust...

WELCOME JAYBEE! Which surgery did you have? What are you eating? Are you eating mostly protein? This makes a difference in feeling full and satisfied. Drink your fluids, sip, sip, sip! Cheyenne

Dear Linda and Ralph, Sorry I somehow missed reading this entire thread after you both responded about my knee. I don't understand how as I look for new dates posted every day. My knees are both totally trashed. Bone on bone, no cartilage at all. The orthopedic surgeon seemed quite shocked...

I had terrible health problems, heart failure, breathing problems, they said I had COPD. I had hypertension, sleep apnea, I felt I was dying. I had RNY surgery and my sleep apnea is gone, my CPAP machine has retired to my closet and I'm off all my bloodpressure meds. I was insulin resistant...

Lol.. I can't stop weighing myself. I am addicted to the scale. I weigh myself at least 6 times a day everytime I go in the bathroom for any reason. I even weigh in the middle of the night if I get up to potty. But it has it's advantages because I always know what I weigh.. Lol Cheyenne