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Did you drink protien shakes before extended Tummy - Did your plastic surgeon ask you to drink protein drinks before your surgery?  If so, for how many days before surgery?  Why the protein before surgery?  Is it suppose to help w...

Scheduled my TT and Panni for March 21 - Saw Dr. Batra this morning for my consultation.  My husband went with me.  After coming home and discussing the $$$ I scheduled my TT and Panni for March 21.  I was told that I ...

Dr. Munish Kamar Batra??? - Has anyone used Dr. Munish Kamar Batra? 

List of Questions - Does anyone have a list of questions that I should ask the plastic surgeon this coming Monday for my first consultation?  I am seeking a TT & panni removal. 

Panni and/or Tummy Tuck for lightweight? - Hi, It's been a long time since I've been on OH.  My first excuse is that our laptop broke and it is difficult for me to respond on my phone.  However, we have a desk top comput...

1st appt with plastic surgeon Panni - Hi, this is my first time on this board.  I am 17 months post op RNY.  I have Kaiser insurance that will cover the Panni surgery if approved my the plastic surgeon.  For the pas...

Belly flap removed? - I'm 17 months post op and wanting feed back from anyone that has had the surgery to remove the apron/belly/fat removed.  Pros and cons.  I have Kaiser insurance and have to wait...

1200 Calories including your protein drinks - I know everyone tracks their protein grams but do you also keep track of your calories? I'm asking this because I've been using Myfitnesspal.com to keep track of protein, fat,...

No More Protein - At my 6 months check up with my nutritionist I was told that I do NOT have to drink anymore protein drinks if I am getting enough protein from eating. Do you still drink protein...

No More Protein - On my 6 month check up (RNY) my nutritionist told me I do NOT have to drink anymore protein drinks as long as I'm eating enough protein.  I am continuing to loose weight at a slow ...

What will you do for an April Fools joke? - Over the almost 40 years of marriage I have played so many April Fools jokes on my husband I need some NEW ideas.  Do you have any fun April Fools jokes?

Trip to Emergency Room, Questions - I had my RNY surgery 5 1/2 months ago.  I ended up in the emergency room this past week from pain in my midsection.  For a couple of weeks I have been very sensitive and don't want...

What are you wearing to the Oscars tonight? - I get together with girlfriends to enjoy the Oscars every year and dress like we're actually attending the event.   So tonight's the night and I can't wait to put on my fancy gown ...

Approximately how many carbs should I be limiting - I was 3 months post op on December 20.  I've been using myfitnesspal.com on my NEW phone my daughter bought me for Christmas.  I love being able to carry it with me and track my fo...

Endoscopy must have worked - I'm eating... - After having my endoscopy done last Thursday I have been able to eat without pain This is my the first time since my RNY surgery that eating doesn't cause me pain.  Whew!  I'm...

Need cold medicine advice PLEASE! - Runny nose, sore throat and clogged ears.  Could you recommend an OTC medication for me after having RNY surger 12 weeks ago (and endoscopy 2 days ago)?

Need cold medicine advice PLEASE! - Runny nose, clogged ears and sore throat.  Would anyone be willing to give me some advice on some over the counter medication I could use after RNY surgery 12 weeks ago?  UGH!

FINALLY - endoscopy done this morning - I had my ENDOSCOPY  procedure this morning.  I had to call the office everyday to see if they had a cancellation.  The doctor did find a severe stricture that would not allow his s...

FINALLY - endoscopy done this morning - I had my ENDOSCOPY  procedure this morning.  I had to call the office everyday to see if they had a cancellation.  The doctor did find a severe stricture that would not allow his s...

How to plan for a flight... - We're going to Maui in January and I was wondering what you've experienced while flying regarding your food.  I will not be able to eat anything they offer on the plane.  BTW, my e...

Waiting for a call for an endoscopy appointment... - I called my surgeon's office this morning and explained what's been going on with me. Many of you know that I've been complaining about one day a deviled egg or shrimp are okay t...

Will I ever be able to EAT again without it causin - I woke up this morning wondering if I will EVER be able to eat without it causing discomfort.  Monday I'll be 10 weeks post op and I'm still struggling with everything except cotta...

Pacific Bariatric Support Group - Yesterday's Repo - I went to a Pacific Bariatric Support Group meeting yesterday that meets once a month.  They had a special guest speaker, Diana Vogel who spoke on stress and anxiety management. Di...

Doctor confirms food getting stuck... - I saw Dr. Rumsey, surgeon today for my 7 week check up.  I told him about the 3 episodes I had with my pouch feeling like it's going to explode after eating items that I had previo...

7 weeks post op today - from size 20 jeans to size - My cheeks hurt (in my face that is) from smiling so much.  This past weekend my sister came over and said my jeans were too baggy so I decided to look through some old boxes (remem...