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Hi forum,

At almost 6 months post-RNY, I thought I had escaped the horror that is hair thinning/hair loss.

Alas, every morning in the shower I see more little clumps of strands than ever before. I know hair loss is a side-effect of surg

Hi forum!

Is anyone using Syntrax Nectar? Where do you buy it (in Ottawa or website that ships to Canada)?

Hi Forum!

I am 3 months out from RNY on February 16/2017.

Down 52lbs since starting this journey, and 65lbs from my HW.

Working out 2x/week with a personal trainer, and 2x/week on my own. Currently starting week 3 of t

Hi Forum!

I am 3 months out from RNY on February 16/2017.

Down 52lbs since starting this journey, and 65lbs from my HW.

Working out 2x/week with a personal trainer, and 2x/week on my own. Currently starting week 3 of t

Hi forum,

I've been noticing so many obvious and less obvious NSVs recently that I wanted to share...

Obvious NSVs:

• Smaller clothes - I can fit more into a suitcase!
• No seatbelt extender on a plane - also, less

Hi forum,

It's been a while... 6 weeks and a bit!

My RNY recovery has been amazing - I have no pain, been able to tolerate everything, no dumping, no complaints about that!

I recently did my first blood test for RNY follow up -

I'm only 29 but was diagnosed with high blood pressure 3 years ago. It was discovered during an eye exam (went in for blurry vision) where some irregularities showed signs of di

Good afternoon forum,

I am post-op RNY, day 3. Out of the hospita

Hi forum!

I'm heading in to my last night in hospital then hopefully discharged tomorrow.

Hey forum family, 

I'm laying comfortably in my hospital bed having gone through a perfec

It's going down! Reporting to hospital at 10:45AM. Not nervous, just kinda of in disbelief... It's really happening?

Good morning!

My surgery is scheduled for Feb. 16th! One week away!

-Opti is NOT that bad, way better than some other pre-mixed meal replacements or protein shakes. I was worried about the gross metallic taste and Opti does not have that!!

My surgery is Feb. 16th!

They had a cancellation and booked me in.

My surgery is Feb. 16th!

They had a cancelation and booked me in.

Hi all!

So, after meeting my surgeon and signing all consent forms, the surgeon

Feeling very nervous about it - I keep thinking he will say 'YOU SHALL NOT PASS!' (LOtR reference...). 

Hi forum!

In preparation for upcoming RNY, I am starting to take Biotin to help with the hair loss.

do you have any other recommendations for treatments or shampoos/conditioners that worked for you post-RNY?

Hi forum,

What happens after RNY for those taking medication (pills) for things like high blood pressure, depression, diabetes, etc.

Does the liquid diet prevent taking pills? When will you know if you need to even take pills

Pre-surg. 2 class scheduled for Jan. 10, and meeting the surgeon Jan. 17.

In January 2017 is will be 2 years since my first info session at the Civic WMC. I had to take time off from the process (almost a full year) to deal with depression (rec

Hi forum! (Sorry for the double posting)...

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I have been going through the process of getting surgery in Ontario, Canada. 

A bit about me:

29 F, non smoke