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What is considered a light weight for surgery -  I have read people mentioning they were a light weight for surgery and wondering what is the cut off for what is considered a light weight?  

Does anyone have or know someone with Polymyalsia -  I have been battling this since 2010 and am having a difficult time finding any current support forums on the net.  It is not a widely known condition, but a bit familiar to Fibro...

Chatroom - Hey Everyone, We had a poster wanting to know if we use the chatroom.  I have wondered why that myself why no one is hardly ever on there.  Were there problems? fights, arguments,...

I like sleevers spunk! -  I came over from the RNY forum to read up on the sleeves.  Had the RNY in May, and I can say you folks don't put up with any crap. If someone is having problems, you get right in ...

How much did you have to lose when you got the sleeve? If you...

I need help with choices to get my fluids in! -  Ok, cannot do anymore Crystal Lite.  I cannot gag down straight water or with ice.  I do not like decafinated ice tea. I am getting my fluids down and I have diluted my Crystal Li...

OT- Holy Guacamole! A Brazilian Wax! -  Ladies!  Ouch, Ouch, OOOhhhhh OMG Ouch!   Kuddos to those that have had it done, but I am not sure what was worse, watching this being done or my RNY!  

blessings -   I am grateful for great doctors who have helped us see the way to a better life.  I am grateful I woke up in recovery, even though I had to be reintebated till 9:30 that night.  ...

OT- Guitar Hero -  Hey Peeps, just want to share the fact that I play a wicked Guitar Hero and Rockband.  I started 3 years ago and play expert level on many of the discs.  I am extremely proud beca...

Surgery in Mexico -  I know the successes of surgery in Mexico and I also know the horror stories. I would save, borrow take a loan out to have surgery here in the US. In Mexico you have no protection...

grateful for BM's! - I know, what a topic to post but hey, everything is game here.  Up to this point and things can change at anytime, I have been able to go to the bathroom.  I am not jumping my guns...

please help -  Have been so sick to my stomach.  Dr. put me on zefron, zefran what ever it is. I had diareah all night.  Walking and drinking. Meds barely touch my upset stomach.. Guys, help me...

Had Surgery -  Hi everyone, Had my RNY Monday, came home Wednesday around 4 P.M.  I will make this short.  I feel like I have been hit by a train, but other than that I am doing ok. Haven't fel...

Ok, I might as well do it -  Ok, Whoo-hoo! Everyone else does it!  Tomorrow is surgery!  Whoo-hoo!   Ok, Im done........

Magnesium Citrate -  Was dreading this, but I ordered Berry flavored magnesium citrate off of Amazon and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.  I chilled it in the fridge and drank it cold...

Why such different protocols for RNY's from Surgeo -  You would think after all the research and studies over the years on RNY's that it wouldn't vary much as to what is put into the pouch.  I am amazed at what people are eating acco...

Axiety level: A 10 - Ok, Monday is the day, Peeps.  I was doing ok, until 30 minutes ago and BAMMM! It came up behind me and hit me like a truck. My husband said one year of getting ready is coming dow...

Good Morning, Everyone! -  After getting the news on my gallbladder removal I am now more at peace with that.  I was just rather shocked because I have never had a problem or pain so when they said that pup...

Having gallbladder removed also Monday -  Just got word today from my surgeon tha the gallbladder needs to come out also.  Might as well, being as it can become a problem down the road for many after surgery. It is not im...

For Kelly: Strictures -  Kelly, do all the surgeries pose the risk for strictures? Why do some have a problem and some do not? Thank you.  Jane in California

Menopause - I am wondering being as I went through menopause several years ago, with all this release of estrogen into the body from weight loss, am I going to get nutzoid again?  Sigh...........

Approved???? -  Ok, I must be out in left field.  At no time was I waiting for an approval or told we have to wait and see what your insurance says from my insurance company. It was a given from ...

To M M: -  Bought some of the Syntrax mint cookie protein shake.  Outstanding!  They call for one scoop. No scoop in the container, so how much is a scoop? Thanks!   

OT Stricture - How common are strictures? Do you have to be put out for this? Thanks!