hello, i am 2 moths post open rny  and have tried unjury...its ok...but what works best for me are the NO SUGAR ADDED CARNATION INSTANT BREAKFASTS and then add 1/3 cup of instant non fat dried milk powder to it....1 cup of skim milk=8 grams protein ....1 pack carn instanty brkfast =5gm....and 1/3 cup instant milk =10 gms  FOR A TOTAL OF 23 grams of protein it is knda of hard to find the NOSUGAR ADDED CARNATION BUT you can order it from their website.  they have chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.   you have to be creative ....I may add a 1/2 scoop of unjury to the batch and some sugar free chocalte syrup  good luck

I think we might have the same doctor, mine refused to do surgery on me for the same reason.  There is no medical reason for a person to be off pain meds before any kind of surgery.  Making a person in serious chronic pain stop the medication could send some people into so much pain that it could cause them to suicide just to escape the pain.  Any doctor should know that those of us in pain want the surgery so we can lose weight in hopes that doing so will ease or stop the pain so we can get off the meds.     I even asked him to tell me what  the medical reason was for his decision and he couldn't come up with one. He did say he thought that all people who take pains meds are addicts.  He is in serious need of education about pain management, and maybe needs to work a little on his control issues. I don't know how you have been able to stand the pain without your medication. I am so sorry you have been forced to suffer so much in order to get needed medical attention. Bless your heart. I hope your surgery goes well so this nightmare will be over soon and you will be able to live a pain free happy life.

Hey yall- It has been a while since my last post.  Lots of "new " posts.  I see a few I know like Marci, Melissa, Deanna, .... Does anyone hear form Arlies?  I have lost her address and cell phone.  I don't think she uses a land line.  What about her husband???? The challenging days of weight loss are here.  THERE IS FOOD EVERYWHERE!!!!!  I read a good tip in a magazine recently.   At a party take only a small amount of the foods you know you like.   I hope to post more and get  back on support group meetings.   Anyone know of any on Thurdsday evenings?  I don't mind driving if it is worthwhile.   glenda

Thanks for posting this info.  I want to join in on a support group since I will be having surgery soon.  It will be nice to meet with some people who have been through this!

Happy Thursday!!! Just checking in this morning. I hope everyone is feeling great and plannign to have a wonderful day!!  I'm nusring my second cup of coffee, looking for my third any time...lol. Thinking about a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast but then again, maybe not. Anyway, I hve to go get ready for work!! Be carful if you are out and about in the rain today. They are talking like we will get lots of it!! May God Bless each of you!!!