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percentage of malabsorpion???? - does anyone know a number? I cant seem to find any answer in google.   also quick update, im feeling more  normal now, and no regrets. 13 days post op

9 days post op - I feel like crap. Im sick all the time...no vomiting, just feel sick. i cant eat more than about 3 tbsp a day. and i cant get protein shakes in me. im basically drinking clear s...

flat gingerale halved with water ok??? - gingerale always made me feel better whenever i felt sick. i no pop is a no no, but if a shake it so its flat and half it with water...is it ok? will it hurt my pouch?

Losing too much too soon? Am I losing muscle? - 9days post op   Ive lost 30 lbs now....18 lbs in 9 days....this seems to high to me...am i losing muscle mass? my bmi had gone from 42 to 36 in such a short time. Im not...

1 week follow up nurse appt today :) - Having issues with my larger incision and hoping to get that delt with, and also it would be nice if i could take a crap! Im so jealous of reading all these people who were able...

Cross post ....infection??? - Ok so I'm still in a lot of pain, I'm having to hold my left side when I walk stand and sit just to give it some support. ...Always have. It's red, not that much redder than the ot...

6days post op infection?? - Ok so I'm still in a lot of pain, I'm having to hold my left side when I walk stand and sit just to give it some support. ...Always have. It's red, not that much redder than the ot...

6 DAYS POST OP - Felling very blah!!!! Im still really sore, hate sleeping on my back, walking hurts, I cant poop, no desire to eat. But ive lost 23lbs, and that keeps me going. :)

m.o.m dosage question - So I have the phillips mom tablets and it says for laxative chew thru recomended number of tablets at bedtime with water. I've already taken 3, my papers owmc gave me says take 30 ...

5 days post op scared to eat - Im going to fully admit I have not been getting in enough protein, I cant stand the shakes, and am a nervous wreck about hurting my new plumbing.   Today ive had lots of...

the weight ive lost makes the pain worth it! - Going to my family dr today (he has a long history of being in the bariatric field too) and getting my pain meds figured out   still no regrets though, regardless of the...

Back from hospital finally pics :) - Ok so I can't figure out how to post pics on my ipod but my profiles public and they're in there. So after 4 days of pain at the civic hospital I'm finally home.farted once las...

36 hrs and still can't pass gas - I'm in so much pain still, assuming its all gas. I'm walking the hallway up and down every two hours. My pain is still here, but its controlled...but my gas...ouch. My roomate at t...

Surgery went well ! - No complications, went smoothly, my vitals are all normal. I don't wanna scare off the newbies but I'm in so much pain its retarded. Much worse than my c sections. But then agai...

Surgery tomorrow eeeek - Super nervous .i have to be at the civic at 615am. I'm sooooo hungry and having wicked cravings all day! Oh we'll. my health is more important than an a&w burger! Any tips?

Almond flour recipes - Anyone wanna share some simple almond flour recipes? Also post op will a muffin made with almond flour instead of white flour get stuck?

Went into popeyes suppliment store today.......soo - so I was uncomfortable to begin with walking in a supplement store being obese and all. So I was asking the guy some questions and he asked what i needed the protein powder for,...

Silly question....underwear on during surgery??? - I dont know why I really care, but during surgery do you wear your underwear and bra under your gown?

Will my sore back go away after I lose weight??? - I stand most my days and every night my back is soooo sore, and my feet swollen.   I had a memory foam topper on my firm mattress and took it off because it seemed to be...

Ottawa feb 20th surgery anyone??? - Wondering if anyone on the forum will be sharing a room with me :)  I was told there are 4 beds , 2 semi private rooms for the bariatric surgery unit...is this correct?

Did anyone get surgery while still having a cold? - I'm in ottawa,surgery in a week and a half. I had a cold 4 weeks ago that went away but ended up giving me a sinus infection. I'll be off antibiotics about 4 days before surgery. N...

Best tasting broth - rooster brand chicken in the asian food section (loblaws and superstore have it) i throw in a drop of rooster hot chili sauce, and yummy! really hits the spot.   And its...

Help! (alternative optifast diet) - ok so my surgery is two weeks from today. lana said the dietitian would call me before today, left msg for them yesterday and nothing.   I cant tolerate optifast, we all...

Ottawa pre op thingy - I think ppl refer to this as patts? Anyways she said its a 3hour appt??? Does is really take this long? what will they be having me do?