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4 1/2 months post op w/ pics - I'm not sure if my pictures are here.... if I did it right the one picture is one week prior to surgery and the other was at 4 months.  If they didn't show up please visit my profi...

Lithium Anyone? - I saw my psychiatrist today and he wants me to start taking Lithium in addition to Cymbalta.  The last two weeks I've been extremely moody and irritable.  Basically, he's telling m...

My Nutritionists Suggestions - I saw my NUT on Friday and she made the following suggestions: * 70 grams of protein * 30-50 grams of carbs * 15-30 grams of fat * 800-900 calories So, yesterday I met eac...

Below 200.. WOO HOO -  It finally happened this morning.  199.5!!! After that dreaded week 3 stall, I conquered and started losing again.  This is so exciting!

How many calories do I need? -  My surgeon and NUT haven't recommended a daily intake of calories for me.... I'm down to 202 and want to lose 60 more pounds.   I don't eat alot and I'm thinking that I'm not g...

Full Liquids-- any ideas? - 4 days post op and am needing some encouragement and ideas for the full liquid diet. Right now, my list of eats are (all sugar free) pudding, jello, broths, protein shakes, and ...

Sweeteners? -  What sweeteners are okay for post op RNY patients to have?  Is Splenda on the list?

Post Op Update -  My surgery was scheduled for 11:20 on Thursday but got pushed back until 5 due to an emergency the surgeon had to tend to. Surgery went smoothly and he took my gallbladder out ...

Anyone in Frederick, MD -  I'm scheduled for surgery on 6/16/11 and was hoping to find someone in the area having surgery close to that date or has had surgery with Dr. McKenna recently.

Pre-op diet question -  I've started my pre-op diet.  I'm doing Medifast... 5 shakes a day and one lean/green meal per day.   Did anyone else do this diet?  If so, any tips on how to feel energized th...

Second guessing my decision - I just talked to my surgeon's office today and they are faxing in my preauthorization this morning.  I'm sure it's normal, but I'm second guessing my decision to have Roux en Y.   ...