I take them intra and post workout. I take Scivation Xtend. It really notice a difference on my recovery time.

I have had nagging incision pain also. I just suck it up. On a side note: I have been taking Plaquinil and Methotrexate for several years. They have changed my life .

I absolutely love grits. Savory or sweet. I will take them either way. Next we can disuss polenta. YUM!

I cycle and swim and I have found nothing better than my Polar M400. I have been using Polar for a very long time and I love their products. They really take a beating. Polar Flow is a pretty good...

YES! Congratulations. I saw this post at the perfect time. My surgery is Thursday and I am super pumped and ready to get it done.

Thank you Christie13. I had the exact, same thought. I have a few days to decide.

Hi Gvn71. I was wondering about dietary changes that would decrease any potential gallbladder issues. Thank you.

Hi Gvn71. I was wondering about dietary changes that would decrease any potential gallbladder issues. Thank you.

Thank you for your feedback hookydad. I am finding that it is rather common.

Hi sraebaer! That is the first thing I thought so I started researching. I try to stick to peer reviewed research and it looks like 20-23% of bariatric patients will have gallbladder issues within...

Hi Lorie! I can completely relate to being afraid of surgery because of your kids. I take care of my mom and that is my only concern about my surgery. I am very confident about the rest. Good...

My surgery is 10 days out and my doctor asked if I wanted to have my gallbladder removed during the surgery. They said that it could prevent future problems. As soon as Ifinish this post I will...

Great words of wisdom Jeff. I need to look at it as a tool and use wisely! Thank you.

Happy early birthday Katrina!! I start my liquid diet on your birthday and I get sleeved on my birthday. I will be turning 51 years old on 15MAR. Enjoy your birthday cake!

My doc requested them to see what is going on in there.

Stomach xrays were the last hurdle for me. I got my xrays last night so now I wait. I start my liquid diet on 09MAR. Time usually flies but now it is crawling.

Thank you shrinkvi. It is on my 51st birthday. Good luck on getting your date.

I suck at being chatty but here goes. I am getting sleeved next month. I hovered at 200 lbs for about a year. In 2017 I was crazy stressed and allowed myself to gain 30 lbs. So here I am at 230...