Hi all. I'm in southeastern Indpls. Dr. Clark from St. Francis did my sleeve. My family dr very please with results and scars from lap. His office has support group 2 times a month for post ops and 2...

Hi Howard,
I'm 6wks post op.
My dietician told us to check for the 5-10-15 guideline on protein shakes. Less than 5 grams fat , less than 10 grams carbohydrate and 15 or more grams of protein. ...

I am post op also. Have you tried Isopure? It is a liquid protein drink not a shake. Comes in various flavors. The Vitamin Shoppe carries them.

Few years back my husband wanted to cleanout the closet. Give or throw away anything not worn in a couple of years. We got delayed and it didn't happen. I recently told him I will need those clothes...

I am scheduled for surgery 4/2. As I look on here so many have only lost a few pounds each moth after surgery. Don't get me wrong lost weight is lost weight . But I've jumped thru too many hoops to...

Is crunching on crushed ice ok?

Pain meds can cause this. Stool softener is best like Mira lax. Don't use a laxative like ducolax unless the Dr. ok's it. Walking and liquids.

I sometimes can find sf carnation brkft drink in cereal isle at Walmart. Almost always can find it at Meijers. Here in Midwest. Watch out for the carbs!

Call the hospital your Dr. is associated with. They should be able to help or lead you to a reputable website.

Got my Date: April 2. Dietician said to be careful with choice of protein shakes. Some have trace Metals in them such as Arsenic. She told me to only drink 2 premiers a day. Company won't respond to...

Insurance will cover quite a bit. The ins co only pays for Drs and programs the meet certain guidelines. And I had to meet certain criteria.

My dietician suggested OA Overeaters Anonymous. They use same guidelines as AA. Had speaker come from OA to bariatric support group. Sounds like it would help me. The people in the groups have an...

I am scheduled for April 2. I would wait another year but my husband is due to retire in less than 2 years. We're concerned that this surgery won't be covered after he retires. So I'll do it now and...

They are $18 for 12 at Sam's. But they have twist top. The ones at Costco are same size w/o twist top. Normal price about $25. Costco is on sale right now till the 24th? I'm going back to Costco this...

So is weight loss different for men than women? Height? Age? Starting weight?

Thank you for the link. Very useful.

Hoping to have pizza party with family this weekend. Wings, breadsticks and two or three kinds of pizza. But I promise to be good. Don't want to put on any of the 25lbs I've lost so far.

I ordered mine tonight. Switching from the BodyBugg. Enjoyed it but time to move on. Happy B-day!

What an amazing change! Wow! I haven't let anyone take a picture of me from neck down in years. If you can do it so can I. Thanks for posting. Very encouraging.

Will be traveling post op. Do I need note from Dr. to carry my protein shakes on plane? Will be traveling for approx. 4 hours. I can buy water at airport.

Got word today that surgery will be early April. This is a journey that I have waited for so long. Recently went to Florida. Asked for a lap belt extention but didn't need it! Scheduling family trip...