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Is this normal? NO! Have I gone through it as well? YES!!! You aren't alone. Binge eating and food addiction is a real problem. These surgeons can only fix your stomach, not your head. That is up to...

8 is a normal BUN but creatinine should be between 0.6-1.2. I would clarify what that level was because creatinine is a direct indicator of kidney function. I wouldn't worry to much about BUN anyway...

Hello all,
If you suffer from any mental health problems I am begging you to read this prior to your surgery. I had my VSG in Aug 2013 and have been doing well. As I lost weight the dosage on my...

So I am one year out and down 100lbs. I have reached so many goals and feel so comfortable in my skin. I never thought I would reach this amount of success in this much time. Then my reality check...

Im glad I'm not alone. Thanks for all the support. Im really good when I dont have to look at the bad stuff but when it is right in my face its rough.

I do so well with my own person food planning. I try to prepare ahead of time, focus on protein and get my veggies in. The trouble starts when I pack my daughter lunch...a handful of popcorn, just 1...

I ate salad at 5 weeks and it went down no problem. I was advised to wait until 8 weeks out before even attempting it but I was craving it and gave in. I was still having trouble digesting some "soft...

Honestly, once you see your results you probably wont even care what they think anymore. And you shouldn't care now. You have to make the best decision for your own health reasons. You know this is...

Not getting enough protein can attribute to that, and if you are eating as little as you say then it could very possibly be the problem. Try to eat ONLY protein just for a few days this way you...

I had my surgery 2 weeks after my 26th birthday. If you follow the rules from your nutritionist and commit to exercise your weight loss will be rapid no matter what your age. The advantage to doing...

Hello,
I have been working in patient accounting for 6 years and know quite a bit about insurance. If your sister has straight medicaid she may not be covered. However if she has a medicaid hmo...

It is hard. However if you mess up, you will immediately feel uncomfortable, nausea, start salivating and have weird foam-like bubble coming up. Obviously I want to enjoy the little food that I am...

They do not test you for nicotine but it is in your best interest to let your doctor know what you did. Smoking causes excessive bleeding and prolongs recovery time. Are you completely committed to a...

Since you just recently had your surgery you can get away with sneaking in a few treats, especially on a holiday. As time goes on the little cheats do make weight loss slower and more difficult but I...

Sometimes it is what you eat, not the amount. Some people (myself) CANNOT lose no matter how little they eat because if your hormones are not properly balanced they cannot process and breakdown...

Enjoy the tea. When I was unable to take in too much liquid post up, I was withdrawing from caffeine and thought I was going to die. I started drinking sugar free redbull. Now that I can drink...

I work on a pre-operitive unit of a hospital. I am a very private person and did not intend to tell anyone but I really couldn't hide it since my co-workers were the people taking care of me and...

"Why did I do this to myself!?" ran through my mind quite a bit. IT WILL PASS and it will get better. It is such a big adjustment but you will get through it.

I was advised against it because of the sodium content (it is all in the broth) but you know what, when you are on liquids you have to do what you need to get through. I figured it was fine since it...

There is a big difference in your face. Perhaps you should only choose clothes that show off your weight loss. The dress in the after photo would make anyone look bigger than they actually are. You...

I also have PCOS. I know. It SUCKS!! You should be on a diuretic if you are having issues with salt. I take spironolactone every day. Salt problem solved, and it cleared my acne as a side effect. I...

When you can eat again you WILL enjoy food, only the first few bites though. I find that I really enjoy the first 6 bites of my food and after that ti is difficult to continue and makes me feel a...

I have found a way to eat almost anywhere. Unfortunately omitting the carb loaded choices I love and miss. I ofter order steak when I go out and ask for double veggies and no potatoes.

It sounds like a really good plan. I still struggle with the mental/emotional challenges even though I can not physically consume food. When I am at the brink of a food binge I get very angry and...