I had surgery on Aug 26th of 2013. I went from 289 down to 173 by the end of Aug 2014. I have since been sabotaging myself, finding excuses and not doing what I am supposed to be doing. Since...

I found very inexpensive and/or free exercise equipment on craigslist. I now have a home gym that includes a treadmill, recumbent bike, tv, cushioned floor, kettle bells, hand weights, leg weights,...

I have referred to them as skin socks or Hound-dog ears. Either way mine are going to need to be repaired. I just wish I could simply buy a can of Fix-a-flat but of course it couldn't be that...

I have to agree with the gentleman earlier that suggested going to a beauty school. Most will allow you to bring your own make-up, nail polish, etc. A day of beauty for me at our local beauty...

I started walking on my treadmill 6 months prior to my surgery. I went from barely being able to walk 5 minutes at 2.5 mph to walking 45 min. at 3.5 mph prior to surgery. I am now 1 year post-op...

I am not a fan of plain water either. I am 1 year post op but when I was 3 weeks post-op I was still on a full-liquid diet which basically consisted of protein shakes, strained soups, sf jello, sf...

My b12 was also high at my 6 month checkup and they told me to stop taking it. I was taking 1000 sublingual daily. I just had my blood drawn for my 1 year check up and I am still waiting for those...

Congrats! That is quite the accomplishment. Keep up the good work.

I like to use a saucer (the kind with a ring in the middle to set the teacup in). I use that ring in the middle to figure my protein portion. Then if I can finish that then I can have a bit of...

Before surgery I had plantars facitis in both feet, arthritic knees, bursitis in my right hip, lower back pain, bursitis in my right shoulder and both wrists. I forgot to mention, pre-diabetis, COPD...

2054220542I am now 1 year post op. I am 11 lbs from reaching my goal. I also rise early to get my walking in early. I typically walk 4-6 miles a day. Then I workout on my total gym for 30 minutes...

The reason I am asking is that I know that Tufts dental school has discounted rates and/or sliding fee scale. I figured Tufts Medical might be the same way.

Here's to hoping.

I will let...

Good Morning. I live in Southern New Hampshire about 40 minutes north of Boston. We have a few really great medical schools and teaching hospitals in the area. I am hoping to find out if students...

Did they give you a spirometer to use after surgery? Is the pain high in your chest or lower?

My suggestion is to call your Doc. It could be something a simple as gas or something much worse...

We don't share the same doctor but I had to have a 10 day follow-up with the Dr and the Nut. Then again at 6 weeks with his PA and the Nut. Then again at 6 months. I am now 9 months post-op and...

Sugar free fudgesicles!

CONGRATS! You look awesome! Keep rockin' that sleeve.

You can mix any unflavored protein powder with lots of things like......

Broth
Pudding
jello
Mio, crystal light (any zero or low calorie drink)
etc.

My doc required me to be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks before and 6 weeks after surgery. I wasn't allowed the soft food diet until 6 weeks post-op. I was on that for 2 weeks. It was a full 2 months...

Our stats are very similar. I am now 9 months post-op. I am down a total of 106 lbs. My highest weight was 289. I am now down to 183. I started in a womens size 24 jeans and 3x tops. I am now...

Best of luck to you! Wishing you a safe, worry-free, problem-free procedure and a speedy recovery.

Welcome to the sleeved side.

I was also told no caffine. I did have instant decaf (Sanka) for the first 6 months. I am a coffee addict and this was torture for me but I got through it. I am now 9 months post-op and only...

I have gone from a 44DDD or 44E down to a 38D. I have realized that they are a lot squishier than they used to be. I am hoping at 18 months post-op ( am 9 month post-op now) I'll be talking with...

I average 1000 to 1200 calories a day. But I also exercise for 45 to 75 minutes daily (mostly fast paced walking). I am 9 months post -op and am still losing about a pound a week. I started this...

I also eat sharp cheddar as my "go too" evening snack. That way I'm not tempted to go for the chips, cookies, cake, etc.....(evil carbs). My other snack that I rely on if I want a salty crunchy...