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One Year Out - Had my one-year follow-up at The Cleveland Clinic Bariatric Clinic yesterday. I'm down 80+ lbs and less than 20 lbs from my goal. Does it feel good? You bet. This has been an amazi...

No Birthday Cake - Yesterday was my 51st birthday and my 4 month anniversary since RNY. When I got up in the morning, I tried on several pairs of pants before finding a pair of size 16 jeans that fit...

Best calorie/protein counter - I have an Android and wondering what you use to count calories/protein? I had Lap RNY on May 19, 2011 and feel the need to keep a better record of these things. Thanks for your ins...

10 Weeks Out - Oh how my life has changed. For the better. WLS was the best thing I have done in my life. I want to shout from the rooftops, "I love my new life."  My fibromyalgia is better since...

Nausea after G-tube Removal - Has anyone out there experienced nausea after having a G-tube removed? I am three weeks out and until the tube was removed had not had any nausea at all. Now, I feel puke-y a lot. ...

G-Tube - I am 13 days RNY post-op and because of infection complications during surgery, I was released to home with a G-Tube. It is uncomfortable and must stay in for two more weeks. The b...

Spasms - Help! I am 9 days RNY surgery post-op. Last night, I was awakened by horrific spasms in my back and they have continued through today. Someone on another board thought it could be ...

One Week Post-Op - My surgery was one week ago today. I gained six lbs after surgery but am down five lbs as of today. My pain level ranges from 2 to 8 daily depending on when I've had my meds and wh...

T'was the Night Before Surgery - Well, tomorrow morning - bright and early at 5:30am - I'll arrive at the bariatric center for my RNY procedure. Today, I endured Day #2 of liquids only and the bowel prep. Ugh. Bel...

Can't say that I blame you for flipping out when your dates get...

GERD and Choc Protein Drinks - I was scheduled for surgery when a funky pre-surg EKG sent me to a cardiogist. Two Stress Tests and a Heart Cath later, my heart is now deemed perfectly healthy. This got me wonder...

RNY or Lap Band Insurance - I've gotten the green light for RNY but am curious if anyone has gone back to their insurance and asked for Lap Band and how long that took? I'm having some heart health issues and...

Pre Surg Bloodwork Question - Hello, I'm having my pre-surg appts tomorrow with bloodwork first thing. I forgot to ask if I should drink my protein drink before I go? Does anyone know??

Being Obese Made My Life Smaller - Being obese has made my life smaller. I've not been able to do the things I otherwise would have as a "normal" sized person. When we cruised, I would always chose Excursions for my...

Drain question - To those who have forged the road before me. I'm having RNY lap on April 25th and received my follow-up appts today from Dr. Schauer's office. Does everyone come home with a drain ...

Happy Dance - Woo hoo! I have a date with my surgeon. Will be having RNY on April 25th. Started my liquid diet this morning. So far, so good! Anyone else having WLS that week?

Good News - Bad News - No, it's all good news today! Today, I got the call I've been waiting months for....my date for my RNY surgery is set for (Drum roll, please...) April 25th. When the scheduler call...

Depression Issues - My family physician has known me for a lot of years and when I first brought up the idea of WLS, her first comment was, "I worry about depression for you."  I admit, I was on antid...

Doing the Happy Dance - After being a benchwarmer since December, I've finally been called up to my turn at home plate. My insurance company called today to tell me that my RNY surgery has been approved. ...

Doing the Happy Dance! - Finally. My RNY has been approved! I'm on my way...from bench warmer to first base. Will let you know when I have a pre-surg and surg date. Hoping for lots of encouragement here an...

Wow. You look fabulous. Younger and healthier. Congrats on the...

Hopeful about date with RNY surgeon - After several weeks of back and forth with my insurance, I finally received an email from my insurance company today that gave me hope. It reads, "Thank you for your inquiry. I cal...

Magic Bullet - Anyone have any great websites/or recipes to use in the Magic Bullet post-surgery or pre-surgery protein drinks? I'm getting all my ducks in a row so I'm ready to rock this WLS, wh...

Catholic question - Hi friends, While attending mass tonight, it got me wondering if I will be able to eat communion wafers after my RNY surgery?

Insurance or Assurance - Well, it's been a struggle with my insurance company. When The Cleveland Clinic called Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield back in November to find out if they covered Weight Loss Surger...