Best wishes for smooth travels and a quick recovery!!

erinja~ the EGD and colonoscopy can be done at the same time. I work for an endoscopy center and we do it all the time.
Good luck!

Good luck with your surgery! We look forward to hearing about your progress to a healthier new you!

I'm so excited for you! You're on your way to a healthier new you!

Just found this article:

Im Freezing! Why Gastric Bypass Causes Patients to be Cold - Weight-Loss

I like to read the blogs from members who have been sleeved 6 mon to 1 yr out. I can follow their journey and see the progress. It also gives insight on the trials and tribulations that most of us...

So glad to hear you're doing well! Best wishes on your journey to a healthier you!!

I live in PA :cool:

Sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. I'm sure you have heard this but~ it will get better! I read a lot of blogs on here from members that are 6mon to 1 yr out. It can really give you...

Awesome! So happy for you!!

Coffee - whether regular or decaffeinated- can increase the acid production in our stomach. (The caffeine is irrelevant here)
So I can understand the need to stay away from it while our sleeve is...

Absolutely love pork rinds! Can be used to replace chips and crackers with hummus, salsa, etc.

Welcome! I haven't had surgery yet either. Should be in the next couple months. Great idea to get yourself mentally prepared with the book! I will have to look it up. If you go to my blogs, I...

So glad for a successful surgery! Best wishes for a quick recovery!!

Great news!! And what great numbers with your date "11/11/13"!! Best wishes!!

Welcome! I hope your recovery has been going well!

Best of luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery!!

I try to stay away from bad carbs as well! I feel best without any kind of processed food, grains, starches, or sugar. Basically, the more the food comes in it's natural state the better. And I...

Happy Birthday! Awesome birthday gifts :cool:

I was actually just thinking about vegetable blending while at work today and now see this! And I will definitely be doing it- veggies are mega important along with our protein. The recipe I was...

Your welcome! I hope you find them helpful. Best wishes to you along your journey :)

Welcome! You have certainly inspired me!

I've started to listen to weight loss hypnosis. And after just a few days, I honestly feel they are helping! I am making better food choices and talking myself out of snacking! It is recommended to...

We've all found this site for the the same reasons! Lots of informative blogs and nice people here. No judgement- just support.
Best of luck to you!!

I think part of my concern was that the nutritionist I am seeing is not part of the bariatric team in the civilian hospital. It's kind of complicated. I have the military Tricare insurance. They...