Ugh, I caught my daughters cold 5 days post op and I am worried about the congestion in my lungs especially since I just have anesthesia and the coughing is not very comfortable either. Any words of...

Good luck! Things will work out, just have faith!

I just put a half a banana, some yougart, and some milk in my magic bullet and it tastes pretty good! Getting protein from milk and yougart

Awesome great job! What a difference! How do you feel?

I am four days post op, how do you know you are getting enough? I am so tired today!

How are you doing with eating and drinking?

Day three going well, no real pain just some gas. Haven't had to take any pain meds. The only uncomfortable area is on the left sided incision where they removed the stomach and had to stitch muscle....

I like Jay Robb vanilla and chocholate protein powder. I think it taste pretty good. My friend swears by Gold Standard Vanilla Ice Cream flavored but I havent tried that yet. Good luck! I have my...

Me too! I am excited and nervous at the same time! Good Luck to you!

Got my approval from my insurance today! I am set for January 24th. The reality of it all is setting in and I am feeling a little scared. Reading others experiences and suggestions pre and post op...

Some might think it is gross, but I have found it amazing what I have learned from others on this site. I say thanks for sharing! This is something that could happen to me and now I know what it is!...

Don't beat yourself up. Tomorrow is a new day and new meals. Just think about how badly you wanted the surgery and the effort and pain you had to go through to get there. You have done great, but...

Any advice on preventing sagging skin. It sounds like we are about the same size at the beginning of your journey? I am scheduling for surgery on 1/24/2012. Did you excerise alot before your surgery?

Laparscopic surgery can cause pain that reflects to the shoulder. Try walking around abit more and that should help.

Wow, that is awesome! Keep up the great work!

Hi Karla,
Welcome to the site! It is a great place to get lots of information and opinions. I am new to the site also, about two weeks. I am set to have my surgery on January 24 with Dr Michael...

Wow you look excellent! How do you feel? More energy?

Thanks so much!

I am new to the site but have done lots of reading and research on the gastric sleeve surgery. I saw my surgeon this week and went through the education class. It was very interesting. I start on my...