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The important thing to know is that it is not where you start, it's how much harder and faster and heavier you push yourself over time. Start where you are and do more every week. Also, I used to think that all those thin, fit people at the gym were having a wonderful time working out and it was only me that was gasping…

With all kindness and compassion, you really need to find a counselor who specializes in disordered eating and a psychiatrist.

If she's going to be under anaesthesia, unconscious, and especially having her throat operated on, they're going to intubate her right up front, as soon as she's under, no matter where she is. [/quote] It's not unheard of for ENT patients, or morbidly obese patents to require reintubation after they are extubated in the…

Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, refried beans all worked for me. I was thankful I didn't have to do a formal "puree" stage and my doc moved me to soft and advance as tolerated after a week of clears.

I hope the new combo helps! Severe GERD is miserable!

Success is the best revenge! :wink:

Which PPIs have you tried? Have you also tried adding a Histamine blocker like Zantac or Pepcid? Do Tums help? Have you tried a food diary like Mangopickle suggested? Is it related to meal timing? It may take some teamwork with your surgeon and dietitian to determine a cause and a solution. You may need to ultimately have…

The best advice I've heard from my daughter's pediatrician is this: It is the parent's job to prepare and offer a variety of healthy foods. It is the child's job to decide what and how much to eat.

I still suffer from fairly significant acid reflux -- my doc told me up front that VSG does not fix reflux and in fact might make it worse. I have tried several PPIs pre- and post-op. Strangely enough, although omeprazole/Prilosec does not work well for me at all, Zegrid (over-the-counter), which is omeprazole with bicarb…

What you will find is that everyone will cheer for you loudly until you get thinner or fitter than they are. Then they will become a bit insecure and/or jealous, which results in a little more passive aggressive behavior. Keep doing what you're doing. Don't worry about what they think. Smile, ignore and do your thing. PS…

I can't eat a single serving of nuts to save my life! I find I do better with pistachios because you have to shell them as you go, which slows down my consumption. As a rule, I don't eat shelled nuts on a regular basis because I can't control the portion.

After working on an in-patient pediatric psych unit this past summer alongside a child psychiatrist, my observation is that it is NOT inconsistency between households that is detrimental to a child's development and well-being. It is the power and control issues and conflict between parents that is harmful. Children have…

I would eliminate this person from my life permanently without drama or further interaction.

Toddlers, even without divorce and learning to navigate two sets of household rules, often struggle with sleep and bedtime. I think that even toddlers have the capacity to figure out that there are two sets of consistent rules in two loving homes. My first advice would be to ignore what happens in mom's home. The homes…

I've found that daily sets of Table Pushbacks work the best for me.

Here's my take from a different perspective: Weight limits are enforced to keep child sports safe for all who play, and take into account the wide range of body sizes and growth rates of children who may be the same age. If the weigh-ins only occur at the beginning of the season, and your child loses 5 pounds to make…

I think you've got this! Your previous recovery efforts have definitely prepared you for this and you are incredibly self-aware. I think that's going to carry you through this process regardless of the challenges you face. I think it's wonderful that you are helping your sister even though you will receive no paybacks.…

I would guess that the concern is whether they can maintain an adequate airway in an outpatient setting. Obesity causes issues with airway obstruction, which would already be a concern with a surgery on one's throat. Outpatient centers usually have fewer anesthesiologists and respiratory therapists present, and if there…

Wow. What a case of overreactive helicoptering hipsters (all adults involved). Couldn't all involved print out some guidelines for the treatment and recurrence prevention of head lice and make an informed decision that doesn't place blame and stigma for a common childhood parasite? Why would Mom B bring up the lice issue…

Go to Urgent Care and get an X-Ray.

Congratulations! What an accomplishment!

There was a time before VSG when I couldn't imagine not eating a food I liked if someone else offered it to me. As I am thinking about it now, I realize that it doesn't bother me at all to say, "No thanks." My maintenance rule is that I eat healthy and watch my calories on weekdays, and I eat what I want within reason on…

I think the best thing to do is to sit down with her and discuss your feelings and needs, and work together to come up with a plan that will work for both of you. Telling her "no take out" isn't the best -- she's an adult and she can decide for herself what to eat. You CAN ask her to keep the take out out of the main…

I've lost 100ish pounds and mine hasn't changed a bit. I still need about the same CPAP setting. I will say that the combination of CPAP and weight loss has made me feel like a different person. I wouldn't give up my CPAP for anything!

Please buy and read the following book: The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond by Patricia Evans also: The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing by Beverly Engel Being in an emotionally abusive relationship can be devastating and is likely…

I look at the good teacher vs. bad teacher situation as a life lesson for my daughter. Not everyone is great at what they do. Your child will have mediocre and bad teachers, as well as amazing and positive teachers. Life is like that. We all have great bosses and terrible bosses. We'll have to deal with people we don't…

I agree, and will repeat for emphasis -- this is not about sleep or separation anxiety. This is about changing her whole world and the important people in it. I would highly recommend some family counseling to help EVERYONE adjust in a healthy manner.

Please work out at home instead of going to the gym.

Dang! Henry Rollins and I are OUT!

I like any of Rodney Yee's yoga DVDs. I do Rodney Yee's "A.M. Yoga" at least 3 times a week -- it has five 25-minute practices. I choose one to do after I get up and before I get in the shower for work. My flexibility has increased a great deal with regular, short practices.