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Post RNY & alcohol addition - I had a RNY 18 months ago and have lost almost 100 pounds. But in the past year and I have picked up an alcohol abuse disorder (AUD). I drank 1-2 times a month prior to surgery ...

RNY and alcohol abuse recovery? - I had a RNY 18 months ago and have lost almost 100 pounds. But in the past year and I have picked up an alcohol abuse disorder (AUD). I drank 1-2 times a month prior to surgery ...

liquid diet doldrums - I am two weeks post-op and still have one more week on my liquid diet and I am "hitting the wall." Does anyone have any ideas/recipes for "meals" that aren't fruit smoothies. I a...

wigging out! - I have a surgical date just 4 days from now and I am beginning to panic. I was hoping to have a sleeve gastrectomy but insurance wouldn't pay for it. Surgeons switched to RNY and I...

need a pep talk - I was hoping to get a Sleeve gastrectomy this month but for reasons that haven't been explained, the insurance company (Highmark) rejected it. They say I am not heavy enough and w...

VSG rejected - need a pep talk - I was hoping to get a Sleeve gastrectomy this month but for reasons that haven't been explained, the insurance company rejected it. They want the full blown Roux En Y and now I am ...

Fatty liver & VSG -  I am hoping to have a VSG in December. Just found out today from my GP doc that I have a fatty liver. My sister (a nurse) says this might put a hold on my surgery - I hope she's w...

VSG vs Roux-en-Y - I am new to OH but have been working towards weight reduction surgery for the past 18 mos. I always thought I would have the Roux en Y but as I get closer many people are recommend...