cpower100 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I am three weeks post op and the "glue" has just come off of my incisions.  They look pretty good but I am wondering what if anything you put on your scars to lessen the redness or lighten them? 


cpower100 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I am wondering if anyone has any sites that they look to for new bariatric friendly recipes?  I already use World a According to EggFace but looking for additional suggestions.  


cpower100 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Any last minute words of advise?  I am nervous and excited and mostly I just can't believe the day is actually here.  


cpower100 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I currently use My Fitness Pal to track my food but I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a different WLS specific app that helps track the timing of food and water intake? I am scheduled


cpower100 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

I am in the process of completing all of my pre op requirements for RNY and I am curious about the real life total weight loss from those who have had surgery at least one year ago.  The docs keep suggesting that it is expected that an RNY patient will


cpower100 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Dr Bernard Bennedetto? - Has anyone had any experiences that they could share about dr Bennedetto?  Salem, Massachusetts.

cpower100 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Dr Bernard Bennedetto?? - Hi, I have been going to MGH weight center since first appointment but due to a recent issue it is possible that I may need to leave MGH and see Dr. Bennedetto at Salem Hospital.  ...

cpower100 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
pre-op fears of not losing weight? - Hi, I am meeting with my surgeon in a couple of weeks and on track for RNY in November.   I am finding myself afraid that I will be the exception to the rule and not loose weight p...

cpower100 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
RNY. as treatment for GERD? - I have had GERD since childhood and am currently 100lbs overweight.  My GI doctor. Recommended me for the RNY surgery and the weight center agrees that rny will be an excellent tre...

cpower100 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Experiences with Dr. Hutter at Mass General? - I am new here and just set up my surgical consult with Dr. Hutter for September.  My insurance requirements are met and I am on track for oct/nov surgery.  Do you have any experien...

cpower100 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
high protein shakes without sucralose? - Hi. I am new here and on track for a fall date for RNY.  I am having trouble finding high protein foods/drinks that do not contain sucralose or other sugar substitutes.  I have a ...

cpower100 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Anyone have experience with Harvard Pilgrim PPO - I have seen a lot of posts about BCBS but none about Harvard Pilgrim.  I am wondering what experiences others have had with RNY approval if you meet the BMI of 40 requirement.  Try...

cpower100 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
New at MGH Weight Center - Hi all, I just completed my first appointment at the MGH weight center and it looks like things are on track for a RNY procedure.  I am going back next week for a final decision a...
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