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How to avoid gaining after a steroid shot - Hi all! I'm almost 7 months out and I got injured on the job in December 2012. I have a torn ACL, torn rotator's cuff, and 2 herniated discs pressing on my SAC nerve. I'm due to...

Bummed - I'm SO aggravated! I'm almost 5 months out and have a work related injury so I can't exercise. I was injured in December and after the MRI and x-rays, it shows that I have a tor...

Question about getting protein in - I'm 4 months out and I'm trying to get in at least 80 grams of protein daily. My problem is when I drink a protein drink (Premier) I'm full for hours. Today I had the shake at 1...

Back on track!! - Thanks to everyone that pitched in and helped yesterday with my not knowing what to eat situation. I had my chocolate Premier protein shake this morning and I'm back on track.  ...

Frustrated!! - GRRR!!! I'm in the darkest, deepest depression right now! I'm 4 months post op, down 45 lbs., and down 10 clothing sizes. I was on a good track 2 months ago but had a work relat...

3 months Post Op Food Questions - I'm 3 months post op and I would like to know what is your daily carb/calorie intake and what types of food do you eat. Also, those of you who are doing the small meals, how oft...

3 Months Out Needing help with diet - Hi! I'm now 3 months out and I can't get any help from my NUT to help with my meal plans. My husband lost his job last month and since then I can't get any help with what I shou...

I need help, I've fallen off of the wagon - //Hi! I had gastric bypass done on 8/27/12 and have lost 40 lbs since then. I have fallen off the wagon big time. I contacted my NUT and she just told me to go to a support grou...

Question about calories and carbs - My weight loss has stalled. I'm wondering if having too many calories and carbohydrates will stall your weight loss. I'm 8 weeks post op and have been stalled for about 2 weeks. An...

Stall at 7 weeks post op - I'm 7 weeks post op and I seem to have hit a stall. I lost good for the first 3 to 4 weeks, now I'm bouncing back and forth between 270 and 268. I was 295. I did add exercise,I wal...

8 days post op -  Hi all! I'm 8 days post op and I was wondering if it's normal to be able to eat/drink more now than right after surgery. When I was 4 days post op I could barely get 8 oz. of flui...

Can't tolerate anything but water -  Hi All! I had gastric bypass surgery on Monday and now I'm home. I haven't been able to tolerate anything but water, everything else nauseates me to the point of feeling like I'm ...

New Surgery Date!! -  My surgeon's office moved my surgery up from September 10th to August 27th! So excited AND nervous!!! I start my pre op diet tomorrow.

New Surgeon and New Surgery Date!! -  After having my surgery scheduled for August 8th, then changing the date to August 15th, THEN cancelling surgery with my surgeon all together, I've finally found a surgeon and hav...

Surgery Date!!!!! -       I've been approved by my insurance and I have my sugery date!!! It's August 8th!! I'm getting SO nervous, kind of second guessing my decision. I don't want to fail! My husban...

Anyone used Dr Clayton Frenzel for RNY? -  I'm asking around to see if anyone used Dr Clayton Frenzel for their RNY? I asked about another surgeon and I'm so glad I did. Thanks for any input.

Anyone used Dr. Dirk Rodriguez? -  Hi! I was wondering if anyone used Dr. Dirk Rodriguez for their gastric bypass surgery? He's my surgeon and I wanted to hear from some of his patients.

Anyone used Dr. Dirk Rodriguez? -  HI! I was wondering if anyone used Dr. Dirk Rodriguez from Dallas Texas? I'm using him and would love to hear from some of his patients.

Did anyone have Dr. Clayton Frenzel in Arlington, -  I was wonderin if anyone used Dr. Clayton Frenzel in Arlington, Tx, he doubles as a bariatric surgeon and a cosmetic sureon.