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What causes the back pain across my bra strap area - When I questioned my doctor he said it was due to weight redistribution.  But my back began to hurt while I was still in the hospital (7 weeks ago), so I can't agree with his philo...

Did eating too fast cause this terrible pain or so - FYI - 45 days post op RNY.  I ate the same thing for 4 days and everything was fine then today I ate 1/3 deviled egg (made w/light mayo) w/1 slice of turkey bacon and I thought th...

Did eating too fast cause this terrible pain??? - I responded to Tazz' post yesterday about dumping because I thought that I was experiencing dumping as well.  MacMadame's replied that it sounds like I ate too fast.  I ate the ...

My first potluck in our new neighborhood...any ide - We moved into our new small gated community right after I had surgery (6 wks).  We will be attending our first monthly potluck at the clubhouse.  I'm excited about meeting new neig...

Getting so few calories, should I limit my exercis - My daughter was concerned that getting so few calories (760 cals) per day and working out for an hour a day may cause my body to hold on to my weight.  For example; I ate 760 calor...

Vitamin help please???? - I was given a page and a half of vitamins and supplements to begin taking now from the Post Op Manager at Kaiser.  I don't have my scanner hooked up yet from the move (not sure whe...

Do I need to buy SF Ketchup to make Cocktail Sauce - Gina opened the gate for me when she said this morning to ask away - so here's another one of my questions. I'm 28 days post op today and would like to take some of your advice ...

Nuts after RNY??? - I read a lot of posts here that talk about people eating almonds, pecans, peanuts and walnuts post op.  On my Kaiser "bible" it says to avoid ALL nuts basically forever.  Could you...

Day 25 Post Op - Pureed Tuna??? - On my menu today it suggests 3 oz of pureed tuna.  UGH!  I like tuna fish with fat free mayonaise and pickle relish but couldn't bare the thought of just eating pureed tuna.  Anybo...

Thyroid Lab Work Question - Any Experts? - When I was at my GP doctor last week he mentioned that my thyroid was a little low and that he'll wait to see how it goes as I'm losing weight to adjust my rx.  I've taken thyroid ...

My Thyroid Lab Work Results - any experts? - When I was at my GP doctor last week he mentioned that my thyroid was a little low and that he'll wait to see how it goes as I'm losing weight to adjust my rx.  I've taken thyroid ...

My first support group meeting last night... - So last night I went to my first support group meeting at Kaiser. There was about 40 people there.  I wasn't sure what to expect but I was excited to attend.  The entire meeting co...

Is it odd that I can only eat 1/4 cup portions? - I'm 21 days post op RNY.  My menu plan suggests 1/2 cup portions at meal time of cottage cheese, pureed meats etc.  But my pouch is feeling too full after eating 1/4 cup.  How long...

When can I use my Bullet to blend protein drinks? - I'm 18 days post op and just wondering when I could use my Bullet to mix my protein drink with some ice?   I just want to jazz it up a bit.  Thanks in advance for your input. Ye...

Moved - back up on internet - I've been without a computer for a week now and it was driving me crazy. My two daughter's and their husbands helped with our move.  What a blessing - I have so much stuff.  I fina...

Help with protein and water amounts PLEASE - Yesterday I started my protein drinks (7 days post op).  It was not a clear protein.  If I would have finished it it would have been 52 gr. protein (16.7 fluid oz. of water mixed w...

Need help with protein and water amounts PLEASE - Yesterday I started my protein drinks (7 days post op).  It was not a clear protein.  If I would have finished it it would have been 52 gr. protein (16.7 fluid oz. of water mixed w...

thinking about ordering PB2, is it a powder? - I'm only one week post op so I'm think ahead about things I can eat etc.  I heard many of you mention PB2.  Is it a powder or creamy like peanut butter?  What do you use and how do...

Disgusting Topic - but I need help please! - I'm 7 days out from having surgery and due to the surgery my belly is very swollen.  Normally I have handled rashes under my belly flap (sorry) with Desitin and sometimes Baby Powd...

Tomorrow I will be able to eat yogurt can I add to - I have a few questions I need help with.  I'm so thankful that you're all there to help me. Tomorrow I will be 6 days post op and my instructions from my doctor say to eat 2 oz....

planning for tomorrow 1st yogurt, cottage cheese e - I have a few questions I need help with.  I'm so thankful that you're all there to help me. Tomorrow I will be 6 days post op and my instructions from my doctor say to eat 2 oz....

Should I wait to drink water after taking my vitam - I'm 5 days post op RNY.  I decided I would try and chew my multivitamin today.  Do I need to wait 15 minutes or so before I drink any water after chewing my vitamin?  Or can I drin...

Wait to drink water after vitamin? - Being 5 days out post op RNY today.  I decided to take my chewable Centrum multivitamin.  Should I wait 15 minutes or so before I drink my 1 oz of water?  Or will I still absorb th...

5 days post op, which artifical sweetners.. - I'm just 5 days post op, but wondering what artifical sweetners are less likely to cause me to dump?  Thanks for your suggestions.

Home from hospital... - My RNY surgery was done on Tuesday and I got home late yesterday.  We stopped a couple of times on our long drive home for me to walk.  Feels so good to sleep in my own bed and be ...