mustangmama posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Vitamin recommendations - Hi everyone...it's been several months since I've posted.  Hope everyone's losing and doing great!!! I'm burning out on the Bariactric Advantage brand of chewable vitamins, citr...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Can I be in starvation mode? - I revised from lapband to RNY on Jan. 3rd.  My starting weight was 185 and goal weight is 165, but I've been stuck at 175 for the last 3-weeks!!!  I know stalls are normal, but I'm...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Low vitamin D level...and super high B-12 - I had my baseline blood work done yesterday and I just checked the two results that are now available online and it indicates that I'm on the low side of Vitamin D: Vitamin D, 2...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Required labs...what are the ranges we need to be - My PCP didn't know I had RNY, so when I saw him today about pain in my kidney area, I gave him the lab sheet from my bariactric surgeon stating the labs I need to have drawn on a r...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
So good to exercise again... - I'm one month post-op today...and it felt SO good to get back into the gym today!!! I thought I would bounce back from RNY surgery like I had with the lapband and other surgerie...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Ticker Test...updating my weight loss - I'm not certain I'm updating my ticker properly.  I went to OH > Health Tracker and updated my ticker.  Changed my starting weight to 175 (which is actually my current weight) and ...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Body Fortress Protein Shakes vs. Protein Shots... - I tried the Body Fortress shots and was informed that the protein content wasn't suitable for those of us who had gastric bypass, but I've also seen alot of posts from people that ...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Lower back/kidney pain - I had revision surgery earlier this month and I'm getting in about 80oz of water daily and my urine isn't showing any signs of dehydration.  However, I've been experiencing pain...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Dull Aching Headache - Has anyone had a dull aching headache after surgery.  I'm 2-weeks post op and just started having this kind of headache 3-days ago (on Monday). I stopped all medications prior ...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Wound infection - Anyone else have issues with infection following RNY surgery? I'm nearly 2-weeks post op and have done a round of antibiotics, but I am still in tremendous pain where the tube w...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Why doesn't my surgery date show up under my profi - ...?   I added my surgery information under the surgery link, but it doesn't appear.  Also, I have the same 2 tickers showing up on my posts and cannot figure out why I have two...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Do you count the ounces of water you use with prot -  I mixed10 ounces of water with BA protein powder to make a morning shake and have also consumed about 50 ounces of water today.  So have I had 60 ounces of water or 50 ounces?  

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Lapband to RNY scheduled for Jan. 3rd!!! - Tomorrow I start the "day before surgery" clear liquid diet.  The instructions state that "clear liquids don't include any dairy, and are usually easy to see through (not necessari...

mustangmama posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Ticker -  Why does my ticker show up twice when I submit or reply to a post?  How do I change it to show only once?

mustangmama posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
At 5'9" and 180, my BMI is 26.6. My current weight fluctuates...

mustangmama posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
Can you select a PCM that specializes in gastroenterology, or do you...

mustangmama posted a comment 12 years, 4 months ago
I was banded in May 2001 and never needed a fill in my 4cc band as...

mustangmama posted a comment 12 years, 4 months ago
I was banded in May 2001 and never needed a fill in my 4cc band as...
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