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What type of iron can we absorb?  How do I do a search on past topics?   Thanks - debbie

 

List of Lab Results - Does anyone have a list of what my lab results should be.  I should be getting them back from the lab any day.  I just wanted to see if anyone knows what the normal ranges should b...

Diabetic and Need Experience Help - Hi - I had RNY on April 17th, 2012.  I am diabetic and it did not go into remission.  It did however get better for a while.  My A1c was 12.2 before I started this journey and got ...

Time to quit all the blaming!! - I don't post here that much but I do lurk and read a lot of posts.  I have learned a lot from reading those posts from recipes, vitamins, protein, head hunger, etc. I have read so...

I had the Panniculectomy!!! - Hi - I had the panniculectomy on December 18th.  Tomorrow is 2 weeks.  I still have swelling and 1 drain.    I'm a little sore but nothing like I had imagined.  I had the anchor...

Surgery 12/18 for Panniculectomy and Nervous - I am having a Panniculectomy on the December 18th.  And I am so nervous!!  I've seen pictures and it looks painful.  Please anyone that has had this done let me know how was...

Search Button - Hi - Since they changed the format, I can not do a search.  Where is the Search function?  Someone said to look next to "My OH" but I have done that and I do not see a function ...

Questions about Panniculectomy - Hi - I just got approved by Insurance for a Panniculectomy.  I have a pre-op with the doctor in a week.  What should I ask?  Please anyone that has had this procedure and knows ...

Question about Panniculectomy and Age - Hi - I have an appointment tomorrow with a Plastic Surgeon about a panni.  I am 60 years old and wondered if there was anyone else that was around that age and had the surgery. ...

GOODBYE to OH but need to thank......... - Hi - When I started my journey in April 2012 I didn't know about this Web Site.  My daughter had the RNY but there was a lot I didn't know.  I found out about Obesity Help.  The...

Absorbing Soy Protein - I use GNC unflavored Soy Protein Drink Non GMO.  Can we absorb this type of Soy Protein?  I did a search and found conflicting remarks about this type of Protein.  Any advice?  ...

Panniculectomy and Age - I have lost 100 pounds and am wondering about the Panniculectomy.  I have a lot of excess skin around my midsection and sometimes get infections.  My question is do I really wan...

Really stalled for 2 months - Any suggestions - I had my RNY 10 months ago.  I have lost 90 pounds and I did that in 8 months.  The last 2 months I have not lost anything.  I weighed 275 day of surgery.  I now weigh 185.  I h...

Is anyone taking the medication Glumetza after RNY - Glumetza is for diabetes.  Was just wondering if anyone is taking this and if you have had any problems?  Thanks - debbie

Is anyone after RNY taken the medication Glumetza? - Glumetza is a medicine for diabetes.  I was just wondering if anyone has taken this after RNY.  If so have you had any complications from it or maybe it has not given you a prob...

IVC Filter - To have removed or not!! - I had an IVC filter put in prior to RNY surgery.  The doctor suggests that it be removed because they only have a 10 year study.  This is retrievable but permanent filter.  The ...

Eat this not that!! Food Substitutions - There are foods that I miss but I don't want to start eating them.  I thought maybe we could have our own "Eat this not That" Forum.                                Substitute    ...

Calling all Recipe Gurus - Does anyone have a reci - Hi - I started buying WonderSlim Creamy Cappuccino and I love it!!  But I like it so much I have 3 a day and my pocketbook can't afford that!!  I was wondering for all of you recip...

If it was possible would you............... Just - I know this is a crazy question but just for fun!!  If they could come up with a switch that you could push that would take you from your new pouch to your old stomach, would ...

Having problems need some advice!! - Hi - I had my RNY on 4/17/12 and I have lost 79 pounds.  On Monday evening I had some chicken and it must have gotten stuck and I threw up.  Tuesday morning I had greek yogurt and ...

WA HOO - ONDERLAND - I finally did it!!  I am at 197!!!     It has been 5 1/2 months since my RNY and I started at 275.  I have lost 78 pounds!!  To all the people who have seen stalls - I stalled ...

Labs back on my Vitamin Levels - Are these good, b - Hi the nurse just called me about my vitamin levels.  She gave me the normal range along with my numbers.                 Vitamin B1 -      21  -  Normal Range 9 to 44      ...

Does liquid get stuck!?!?! - I am about 5 months out.  A few times I have drank liquid and it feels like I have something stuck.  When it happens it is usually after at least an hour after I eat and sometimes ...

What is with all the whining or is it I'm just jea - Every time I open up a post about an insurance question, I just cringe with a little bit of anger.  Most of the complaining that triggers my anger is the "I'm having to wait 2 to 3...

Looking for support in Columbus Ohio - Anyone from Columbus Ohio that would like to chat?  I had my RNY April 17, 2012 at OSU Medical Center and would like to have others that have had WLS in this area.    Debbie