Angela *. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
What are YOUR dumping symptoms? -  I'm a year out and for several months, I thought I wasn't a dumper AT ALL.....but now it seems I am.  Eating a cookie is ok once in a while...but if I eat two...I feel it and it i...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
First labs back.... Any thoughts? - I'm 6 months out and got my first set of labs back.  Can any of you experts offer any thoughts on them?  I called my surgeon's office but of course...they told me everything "looks...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
For the TALL ladies.... - What was your goal weight?  Did you have one?  My surgeon never gave me one and I never asked.  I just picked a nice, round 100lbs to lose and set that as my goal, not knowing whet...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Opinions about Quest protein bars...? - I have heard these bars mentioned a few times and it's all positive.  Is there anyone that tried them and doesn't like them?  I am thinking about ordering them off Amazon (is that ...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Carbonyl Iron not best? - I went to my first support group meeting last night and this month's meeting was basically a sales pitch from a Bariatric Advantage rep.  I asked about what type of iron was in the...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Thirst? - I have read many times about how the nerves are cut during surgery, thus taking away much of our abilty to feel hunger........but what about thrist?  I've seen so many people menti...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
How do YOU eat your fish? - OK, fish has been on my acceptable list this week....but I have no idea what to do with it.  I LOVE fish.  But unless I was at a restaurant, the only fish I had before surgery was ...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Headaches STOPPED after surgery! - I was SO worried about how I would treat my headaches after surgery......I even posted about it here on the board. I even hoarded my post-op Lortab so I could "save it" for future ...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Prilosec after surgery? - When I got discharged from the hospital, I got the pain med Rx and a Rx for Prilosec...the nurse just quickly said it's "for acid reflux" (which I already knew).....but I noticed t...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Am I just lucky? - OK, I've been following the board for months pre-op, preparing myself for all that could come.  But since I've had my surgery.......everything has just been EASY.  I hurt for a c...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Do you drink with your SNACK? - OK, from my understanding, we should not drink with our meals, or within a half hour after.  Got it.  I don't do it and haven't really minded since my meals are so tiny right now. ...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Good protein that is like Crystal Light? - OK, I know it's been mentioned before but I didn't pay much attention because BEFORE my surgery 10 days ago, I LIKED my protein shakes.  You all aren't kidding about how your taste...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
If water is a "slider"...... - then why can't we drink BEFORE a meal? Guess I'm asking how long does it really take to slide through? 30 minutes? If it slides right through, why can't we drink 5-10 minutes befor...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Home from Hospital! - Surgery was Monday morning!  As I've heard on this board.....I really DID wake up in Recovery feeling like I'd been hit by a truck.  I remember moaning and pointing to my upper bel...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
How long did you feel bad? - OK, surgery is Monday morning!!  Not nervous about the actual surgery....or even the pain the first couple days.  What I AM nervous about is not know HOW LONG I'll feel crappy!?  I...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Fish Oil and Flaxseed Oil - I like the health benefits of taking these but I'm wondering if we can still absorb them as well after surgery?  Should I not even bother taking them after surgery since they are a...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Greek Yogurt ideas?? - OK, so I start my pre-op diet NEXT MONDAY!  I thought I'd be having that "last supper" metality but it really hasn't happened and I'm happy about that. This week.......I thought...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
How do I explain this? -  OK, I get a message on FB from my sister's friend.....saying that my sis told her of my upcoming surgery.......and asked WHY I was choosing RNY over Lap-Band.  This person had RNY...

Angela *. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Anyone having RNY early May? :) - I'm having my surgery Monday, May 2nd and I'd love to get some friends that are also having it around that time!   I'm nervous occasionally but mostly very excited!  I have a 1-...
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