Even if you stall, please just remember that this is normal! Our bodies need time to idle and regroup from time to time. If you are confident that you are doing pretty much what you should be...

Munchkin, I am interested in the probiotics as well. Have you tried the probiotic yogurts and do you recommend? I have used the align before and it was very good, but expensive, and I'm not sure if...

I also took out some retirement. Only a small portion of it was subject to the higher early withdrawal rates. Still, wouldn't think twice about it, the immediate benefits are huge! Good luck.

I am about 6 wks. post-op. I would say that I am a slow loser, but even with that, I feel so much better already. At first I wasn't sure this was going to work, but then I remembered that sometimes...

Hi, Crystal. I hope the days fly by as you get ready for your surgery. There are no topics off limits here and we are an amazing support system for each other. Do you know anyone that has had this...

Bioplex Pure-WPI (whey protein isolate) Only 4-5 ingredients, not gritty or too sweet or nasty taste.

Dawn, I love your attitude, you're just a little tiger! I also thank God for all my blessings, particularly my new lease on life. God is good. You are going to do great! ttyl, sheryl

Carolyn, I love that pic on the skiis! Looks like it was a wonderful day to ski. Some of the most wonderful skiing is done on warm sun-shiney days. It is hard to move if you have on too much cold...

I got a new one from BodyBuiding.com and it is very good. NO aftertaste, NO gross smell, NO hiddeous powdered milk taste, NO grit, NOT sickeningly sweet, and the best part is it is pure whey protein...

Heyjude, I work for a global size company and I feel your pain. It actually is mind-boggling the kinds of decisions people make that directly affect our lives. What passes for good economic...

I am 30+ days out from surgery and seem to be stuck (maybe for life LOL) at the minimal weight loss of 10 lbs. before surgery and 10-12 since. But the silver lining here would be that I have lost at...

ggibson1038, Good work on quitting the tobacco! So far as being hungry, you may have the wrong impression. While on the preop diet, you can have unlimited quantities of the approved foods. I...

I was sleeved on 2/11/13 in Tijuana with Dr. Quinones. I can only comment on my experience there. That said, I would highly recommend him as a very excellent doctor. He speaks english very well and...

I am from NC Kansas. Welcome to the Loser's Bench.

Stacy, I am having trouble sorting out some of the conversations here. Where did you purchase Yes Whey?

Yes for sure your body is 'taking a moment'. #80 in 4 mos. is simply amazing! That being said, a lovely, fun distraction is taking your measurements once a week. It is very reassuring because you...

I seem to remember that the low end for approval is around 35 UNLESS you have comorbidities, ect. arthritis, hypertension, diabetis, or prediabetis, other weight related issues. Place a call or an...

When I first started using my CPAP I would wake up the first couple weeks and my ribcage was just sore as could be. I would guess that I was expanding the ribcage so much more than usual. Otherwise...

I am 15 days out so not seeing hair loss yet, but I'm watching it like a hawk. My question would be about preventing hair loss w/ monistat. Will it make any diff. in the loss, or just encourage new...

AmberLynn, I'm sure that you have spent a lot of energy researching the bypass and have gotten emotionally prepared for that procedure. That said, it is easy to understand how hard it would be, and...

I am 2 weeks out and it seems like I am often hungry. I have been getting a reasonable amount of water and usually over 40 gms of protein a day. I think I remember someone saying that acid...

There is no doubt in my mind that I will be able to succeed with my sleeve so I am sending it lots of love. At the moment it is being a bit difficult (in my opinion) I had gone from 202 down to 190...

A dear lady from my church asked me if I had tried all options. I said , yes, all that I could afford, anyway. She offered to let me use her feedback machine. I sort of giggled and told her that at...

I not sure you should be trying to drink anything but clear liquids at this point. Maybe see if you can get ome broth or apple juice. Yikes.

Laurie, what is the problem with Muscle Milk? I'm starting my pre-op diet tomorrow and I know that I have seen it in the supermarket. thanks, sheryl