George C.

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I had surgery on August 18 on Tuesday. I had robotic laparoscopy gastric sleeve surgery. I was supposed to be released the next day but all night after the surgery I kept vomiting up blood. Eventually the nausea subsided and went home 2 days later. Hav

A tale of Goofus and Galant....

My cousin, Goofus had a RNY about 4 years ago and did everything wrong.  I called him 4 days after surgery and asked how he was doing, and he said had just eaten a footlong tuna melt and, I quote "Don't worry cou

I am fortunate.  My surgeon is not the draconian authoritarian I have heard about others having.  I was never given a specific amount to lose in regard weight.  She did say to lose some weight but nothing specific.  I have completed my mandatory 4 sche

I am inquiring about the use of this term in relation to weight loss.  

Are you following a high protein and bare minimum carb diet?

How many carbs are eating a day?

Do you limit your proteins in regard to fattiness?

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I have been a nurse for 20 years and know some of the jargon... But... 

Is there a running list of acronyms around here?!?

Feel stupid in asking and would rather just nod my head and say "Uh huh."

I had read on the Men's forum that someone had discussed elongating the length of his sleeve with his surgeon.  The basis for elongation were related to height of the person and increased need for fluids.

I was wondering the exact opposite, has