My surgeon has a chat support group the first and third Wednesdays of the month that I attend. They are ok and you do here things that you don't hear in the doctor's office. There are enough people where I live that have had or are contemplating having the surgery that we are starting a group on Mondays at 7. The one who is heading it up is a nurse that had the surgery about 6 months ago. She is really cool. I think that the more support you have the better. Diona

Has everyone found the new calcium citrate at Walmart? It is a chewable, but doesn't really compare to viactiv. I bought the chocolate mint and fudge kinds, but they also had lemon and caramel. Each box is a 15 day supply if you take two a day for under $6 a box. I had been using calcium carbonate because I couldn't find the right kind before. Then I ordered a horse sized pill that was supposed to be slow dissolve from bariatric eating which really made the roof of my mouth very sore. I am happy to have these new ones.

Good job keep up the good work I am down 52 lbs since surgery on dec 27 and 92 total since August 28 we are all doing soooo good

Amista, You cannot control the lives of other people. Its not you fault things have worked out well for you, and you are doing better for yourself. Keep your head up high and continue to love the people who are being negative toward you. Please do not let other people bring you down, not for something you have worked so hard for. Melissa

Ebony, Congrats to you. I have a birthday coming up, I was reborn on 12-27-05. I am down almost 80lbs. I am so happy about the choice I have made. Melissa