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5 weeks out a a horrible cold - Seriously, I can't talk at all.  Hurts too much to swallow and speak.  Lets not even talk about the sneezing.   I think I totally threw out my back.  So here is my dilemma... Do I ...

Be honest: How long after WLS did you wait? - Ladies, I am conflicted a little... I am one month out, down almost 50 lbs.  The main reason I did RNY was to be able to get pregnant after suffering from infertility for many y...

Got some kind of bug... -  So my co-worker (whom I love and is totally awesome)  has been sick with a flu like bug for a few days.  She took one day off and a half day yesterday.   I have stayed away and no...

Question about periods. Sorry guys... TMI -  So, A little backstory here.  I started my period at 9 years old.  It has never been on time or very nice to me.  The only time it was ever on time was when I was on birth control...

Its 11:30 pm and im in hell -  My back is killing me and my pouch is on fire!  I feel so nauseated.  I took a nexium about 5 minutes ago. God, i wish I had some muscle relaxers.  I took my norco (liquid) yester...

I can't believe I am saying this...( vent) - But honestly, I am regretting my decision to have surgery.  I know it is too late now.... But I need to vent.  Sorry ladies and gents...  I wanted children so  badly that I was ...

First day of actually feeling like crap - I guess I should start by saying that my period is now 2 weeks late.  No, I am NOT pregnant.  That would be a nightmare right now.  I have not lost any weight in a few days, I feel...

So I think I dumped! -  So this morning I thought I would try Carnation Instant Breakfast, Sugar-Free.  It tasted ok at the time, but about 10- minutes after I drank it (slowly) I got the worst stomach c...

Small NSV... Well, kind of. -  My wedding band fell off!  I threw a toy for my cat to run after and my ring went flying down the hallway with it.  Before I had my surgery, It was tight and I could not get it of...

Well, I finally did it -  I overate, Holy Crap that sucks.  I feel like I have a pool ball down my throat.  I have been so good up until now.  The next time I eat fish, I will only eat fish and nothing ...

A festival of food, for everyone but me -  I survived the Greek Picnic.  I cannot say I did not crave what was being eaten around me, but I made it through.  I ate some hummus, a bite of Tzazitki sauce, a few bites of gril...

pain in my side - Its funny, the pain is not actually where my incisions are, it is right below it, on the left side of the belly button.  No redness, no discharge,  just a butt load of pain.  wtf i...

finally left the house! -  Today was a good day.  I actually left the house today.  My DH and I went to dinner and went shopping.  This was my first time in public since surgery almost 2 weeks ago.  I start...

Really Confused, pureed stage - My doc really did not go over this... Tomorrow starts pureed foods for me.  I already have tuna, refried beans, and cottage cheese.  I know what I am supposed to do and how much...

one week post op and puree question. - Today my RNY is one week old.  Since my last visit to doc on August 6th, I have lost 22 lbs. Today I went to have my drain removed.  It was so surreal...  I did not realize that wh...

day 4 after surgery, 2nd day home - Im finally on the loser's bench. I havent bathed since wednesday morning before surgery. I spent most of my time in bed incredibly nauseated after surgery. I was not an easy thing....

goodby shakes, hello magnesium citrate -  Well today was my last day of pre op shakes. I am sad to see them go!  NOT!!!! I am looking foward to just having clear liquids tomorrow.  I know that mag cit is going to  be a...

how did you do your magnesium citrate? - Did you just drink it out of the bottle  or put it in something?  I have to take it on Tuesday. 

I know you are not doctors... ( what do you think? - I had the most wonderful 30th birthday!  The Devil's Carnival was even more amazing this time around.  We met some really awesome people and I got to see the dude that is my avatar...

4 days to go (almost there) - Hello everyone! I brought bagels for my work birthday today. Usually  they are very tempting to me, especially with the walnut cream cheese but I was just fine today with smells.  ...

5 days to go ( already an NSV!) - I suddenly got a burst of energy to clean out my closet of clothes, purses and shoes.  There are now three bags of them in the living room waiting to go to goodwill.  I have been i...

liquid diet, 6 more days. -  I spoke with the dr office today beacuse I felt so woozy and dizzy that I could not stand it.  They told me to eat something solid with protein like a salad with chicken on it.  S...

Pain Med question (allergic to morphine) -  So I have been on Norco (extra strength vicodin) for almost 5 years now due to the horrible back issues I have had. I only take it when the pain is utterly killing me.  But, It no...

day 7 of my liquid diet - I just feel blah today.  I have only had two shakes today.  I absolutely cannot stomach drinking anymore today.  Diarrhea has subsided but still incredibly nauseous.  My husband is...