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Extended Release Meds - So today my shrink prescribed extended release Concerta after I reminded her that ER meds were not recommended for RNY patients. She assured me that she treats many RNY patients an...

Only 15,380 more pound to go!!! - What the heck is going on with my weight tracker???  I think I broke a world record!

Silly Question.... MRI after RNY - Today I had an MRI for back trouble and, of course, was asked about any metal in my body. I told them about the titanium in my wrist and one dental implant. About one minute before...

Yacon Syrup? What sweeteners do you use? - So since it has been raining all day we've been lazy and watching TV. I caught a Dr. Oz episode where he was talking about Yacon Syrup and it's many benefits (bowel movement freque...

NSV .... Walk, walk and more walking - Vacation - Just returned from Four fun filled days in New Orleans and seriously walked 5 miles everyday. I even out walked my hubby!  100 pounds of weight gone made it possible!  I never woul...

NSV Moment - My office recently joined forces with a couple of other offices at the University. It has been months of planning with a few group meetings. Today one of the ladies introduced hers...

I Figured Out How to Break a Stall! - Never fails..... Buy a few pair of pants that fit perfectly when you've been stalled for a couple of weeks. Within a week or two, you'll be able to take off those new pants without...

Let's talk about the bubbies..... - One of the things I was looking forward to was smaller breasts after weight loss. Granted, I'm just about 10 weeks post op but I want smaller bubbies!  I've gone from a 46 DDD t...

Salad!!! - How far along were you when you could eat a chopped salad?  I am only 3 weeks post op so I realize it might be awhile but this is all I can think about!  I've never craved salad...

Why do diet plans vary so much?? - I meant to ask my doctor this question this morning and totally blanked it out. My diet is two weeks clear liquids, two weeks full liquids, two weeks puréed and the I can start ...

Vitamix or ???? - Hi.... I'm thinking of taking a giant leap and investing in a Vitamix. What do y'all use? Anyone have thoughts on the Vitamix? I want something that does more than produces smoo...

Make room on the losers bench! - Leaving for the hospital in about 20 minutes!!!  Beyond excited!  Send good vibes for all of us going in today, please....

Perfect...... Mother Nature and Surgery - Wouldn't you just know it..... Surgery is tomorrow and I started my erratic period today. Has this happened to anyone else?    

Start pre op diet tomorrow - Suggestions?? - Surgery is Tuesday and I feel lucky that I only have two days of the pre op diet to endure.  Any suggestion on store bought broths??  Most are so tasteless!  I'm not complai...

10 days from surgery and feeling weary..... - Surgery is 10/29 and I've lost the required amount of weight plus a few extra pounds. I feel myself wanting to slip back into my old ways so it's a good thing I have only 10 mor...

Sliding Scale on Profile - Hi! How in the world do y'all find how to add the "sliding scale/goal scale" within the posts?  I can't figure it out to save my life and I'm sure it's just an easy step and...

Surgery 10/29/13 - Anyone else? - Hi!  I find so much inspiration from this board and all it's contributors.  Thank you so much! My surgery is scheduled for October 29th!  Will I have any surgery buddies on ...