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yes im now starting my second round of antibiotics and took them all as directed the first time they said my # was 1002 the first time and its only 80 now but i guess it has to be 0. Sandra

Has anyone else tested positive TWICE!!!! I blew right through all the other test, have met my deductible and cant get through this test. I started out hoping to have surgery late July early August and it beginning to look like i ll do good to have it late November. It is so frustrating, but im...

Tom is right you know where you went wrong the past is the past look towards the future and get back on track there is a big cheerting section here just keep posting...

Wish I knew how to quilt, I do enjoying crocheting though!

Thanks guys ive been doing pretty good until the last week or two but I have had some stressers going on too. Im all for the new mindset thinking and have been working on that too.It seems that everything revolves aroung food. parties social gatherings church activites all about food and snacks...

Anyone else thinking this You have to eat such and such just one more time before surgery, cause you will never be able to eat again after surgery so basically you are blowing your diet trying to eat all those favorites just one more time? How do you get over this mindset?

Hi, Tammy and thanks How did everything work out with your surgery how where the first few days after? Did you have to do a liquid diet before and after? How did that go? Definetly lets keep in touch ill need that encouragement as time gets closer! Sandra

Hi Lisa. Im choosing the sleeve but have not had surgery yet, was not a fan of lap band didnt want something foriegn in my body and you have more traveling back for adjustments it seems than with the other surgery as for the bypass im not crazy about my small intestines being messed with the...

HI, In on insulin and oral diabetes meds My PCP has told me he will probably have me use a sliding scale while on the liquid diet to determine if and how much meds I use during this time. That means Ill test my blood sugar and according to my reading will determine if and how much insulin I...

Hi all, I'm trying to get stocked up on things for the Liquid diet, I know I'll have a pre-op class but I figured some of you could tell me also. What are some things you can have besides Broth, Suger-free popsicles, and Jello ? What about V-8 juice ? Thanks for your input. Sandra

I dont have a surgery date yet still waiting, hopefully by september. I'm trying to be patient but it is hard.

My nutrionist says its best to get your protein through food but using one protein shake a day is ok. However Im sure during the time we are on the liquid diet we will have to do more in order to reach our goals. I dont always do one day for now only if im short on protein for the day. Are you...

Yes The others a right, always consult your doctor when any thing strange happens, no question or call to them is ever silly or senseless and I sure hope they dont make you feel like they are. Redness, swelling, odor, pain, tenderness, fever any or all of theses can be a sign of infection. The...

H,i Yes it is overwhelming at first and then frustrating because of the wait. Which is where I am now the waiting phase and I too have heard a lot say its worth it the end I can't wait too find out! In the meantime this is a great site for support information and even blowing off steam, so hang...

Hi Cheryl and welcome, I haven't had surgery yet so I don't really have an answer for your question, but hang on and I'm sure someone will. This is great site for support and info. Sandra

Hi Jazzy, I was told sugars shold stay in the single digits per serving, so if its not I would nt drink them. Sandra

Please definetly let us know what the doc says in case we have this problem but I too bet it is the milk of magnesium. Sandra

I agree you should call your Doc today, Don't wait a week continue the meds for a week could really get you down by then if you don't need them but ONLY your doctor should determine that! Keep us posted Sandra

Down 30lbs now and left the 400's behind and into the 300's Hope to never see the 4's again ! but is hard and I need support and prayers thanks for all i"ve gotten trhus far. Sandra

Congratulations I know you are excited can't wait till I get my date!