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Iron Infusion Question - If you need them, how frequently do you need to receive a series of iv infusions? I finished a set of 8 in December and thought I would be okay for a couple of years at least, but...

Obstruction? - I have two very insignificant bowel movements in the last 8 or 9 days, and they were very soft/diarrhea. I have been taking the maximum (and more) dosage of Milk of Magnesia and o...

Black Rice - Does anyone eat black rice or know if it a healthy alternative to white rice? I'm a type 2 diabetic and stay away from "white foods," but what about black?

Occasional lump or bump - A few days ago I asked on the board if anyone ever felt their pouch. I'm wondering if what I'm feeling and seeing is a hernia. I sometimes have a bump that sticks out about two i...

Can You Feel Your Pouch? - After you have eaten, can you feel your pouch? If you could, where would it be and what would it feel like?

Stomach upset after eating - I had RNY on 2/15/2012 and have no real problems until now. Starting Saturday food does not agree with me and makes me nauseous and feels heavy. This happens with pretty much eve...

Awkward NSV - I was out on Friday night doing day 3 of the C25K and a young guy lowered his window and yelled...something. It was sexual and not about my size, which was refreshing.

Iron Supplement Question - I am three months post-op and have been taking Bariatric Advantage's 30mg chewy bite once a day. My iron levels are on the low side and the doctor recommended that I take the BA 6...

Throwing Up - Four hours ago I ate a little less than a cup of quinoa for the first time post-op. That was followed by the foamies, then emptying the contents of my pouch, and back to foamies. ...

Timing of Diabetes Remission - I was wondering about the timing of diabetic remission due to surgery. I had surgery last Wednesday. My sugars have been ranging from 94-114, but this morning my first check of t...

Ate Too Soon - Ugh! I had surgery on 2/15, so only 9 days out. I'm supposed to be on clear liquids until next Thursday. Tonight I was desperate to taste something yummy so I chewed on a couple...

Post-Op Aftercare - My RNY is scheduled for Wednesday morning, February 15. My friend just emailed me and asked what kind of aftercare I have set up. I am supposed to be released from the hospital o...

Doubling Multi-Vitamins? - My RNY is scheduled for February 15 and so I'm trying to get everything in order. I've seen others mentioning doubling their multi-vitamins and was wondering, do I need to do that...

Worried about pre-surgical diet - I will be attending my seminar next Wednesday.  I have read that my insurance requires a 6 month medically supervised diet before approval.  This really stresses me out.  I didn't ...