you know grammargirl10309, everyone's taste buds are different and what works for one person may not work for another. it's just another option some might consider.

I don't know about anyone else but since my surgery I have had a devil of a time getting my protein in each day. I have spent and wasted so much money on different protein drinks that are supposed...

Alterations! I have had some of my pants and skirts altered from size 18 several times and I'm still wearing them and I'm in a 12. In my area, I was charged $15 for a pair of pants and that is much...

That's amazing! I'm so proud of you! You are doing great! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations! I'm really excited for you. To me the sizes are almost more meaningful than the number on the scale. You might also try so good consignment stores while you're "downsizing". I...

You go girl! Congratulations!

I do the exact same thing Michelle.

I'm SO SORRY! I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sorry for the way your family treated you. As so many others have said, people who haven't been overweight and tried and tried to lose weight with no...

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry you have such negative voices putting you down. People that don't have a weight problem don't understand what it's like to have one. Please try to talk back to those voices...

Valerie,

I'm praying your surgery is a complete success and your recovery is a breeze! Don't worry about it. Look at it as a couple of days of relaxation with a team of people at your beckon...

My surgery was 11/1 and my last day on clear liquids is Monday, 11/21. I am SO excited to get past this phase. I want to have something of substance! The other thing is, I haven't found a single...

Grandma, YOU ARE WORTH IT!! When you begin to feel better about yourself you're going to be a better you, a better wife, a better mother and a better grandmother!! Think about your limitations...

Congratulations!

Congratulations Christina! You're success is amazing!

Yes, but I'm on clear liquids anyway for another week and a half.

The thing is, the pain is lower than my stomach. It is definitely in the bowel area so I really don't think it has anything to do with my surgery unless it is a side effect due to the change in...

I gotta tell ya' this has been a HORRIBLE week. Early in the week I began experiencing some fairly intense pain in my lower left abdomen. That first day I didn't do anything about it but when I woke...

Congratulations on ALL of your accomplishments Wendy!

You look great Lisa. I don't think you ever had anything to be embarrassed about. You were adorable before just like you are "after". Congratulations and keep up the great work!

I'm sorry sweetie. You're doing great though. Take pride in your victory over food though.

I've seen that sometimes the hospitals provide them. You might see if any of the other Dr Almanza patients were given one at the hospital.

I had read on these forums that the abdominal binders were very helpful and that you could pick them up at the drugstore. So, I looked at all of the Walgreens, CVS, and pharmacy areas of Walmart and...

Interesting. Thank you!

I have a question. I have a pain in the lower left area of my abdomen just above the groin area. There is no incision there and yet the pain there is more intense than at any of the incisions or...

Mrs. W.,
I had my surgery last week and I'm happy to share my input. First of all, if you're having surgery in your home town rather than flying to Mexico or another country or even city for that...