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3 weeks out - Today is Day 21 post op. I have almost gotten back to my normal routine. I average about 55 grams of protein and at least 60 oz of fluids each day. My energy level is almost bac...

3 weeks Post Op - So this morning marks 3 weeks since my RNY. I have gone from 210 to 189 as of this morning. I am off almost all my meds. My energy is mostly back (but I have MS so I get tired a...

Keep waiting for something bad - Last Thursday I went to an RNY support group. First, I am SO thankful I had the surgeon and hospital that I did. I heard nothing but terrible horror stories from all those women...

Gallbladder???? - I am at a support group meeting and it is freaking me out hearing all the horror stories. Does everyone get their gallbladder out? I haven't had any major problems but now I am ...

2 weeks post op - It has been 2 weeks since my surgery. I feel sooooo much better than I did last week. My pain is virtually gone. I am getting in all my fluids..... still working on protein but ...

Protein ideas? - I was moved to soft foods yesterday but my surgeon. I hate the shakes. I was never a milk person before surgery so I am not a big fan. He recommended I try Isopure. Are any flav...

Day 12 - I am in much less pain. I have to start getting in more protein though. I managed to eat most of a scrambled egg this morning on top of my vitamins and meds. I saw my surgeon ye...

Day 11 - Today I saw my surgeon. I have lost 14 lbs in the last 11 days. He switched me to soft foods so for dinner tonight I had a little Tilapia, a spoonful of mashed potatoes, 4 green...

Wendy's chilli - How long did everyone wait before trying Wendy's chilli? 

Thank you gets - Today is Day 10 for me. For awhile there I hurt so much and felt so awful and scared. I just want to thank everyone, especially the vets, that help calm the fears of newbies lik...

Full on water???? - I am 9 days post op. I have only gottten in two glasses of water, half a shake, and 2 tsps of jello since 6am. and I have that "feel" feeling at the top of my ribs. Is this norm...

Day 9 - I am feeling very run down and tired. I got almost no protein yesterday and only about 20 oz of water in me. I keep getting that painful "full" feeling at the top of my ribs bel...

Day 8 - I am taking in less and less fluids. I keep having that pain of fullness above my ribs. I started taking vitamins today in the hopes that I will have more energy. I hope I dont ...

My brain keeps telling me I am going to die if I d - I realize I sound crazy. I KNOW that I will be fine so long as I try to drink my water and shakes and have popcicles but I cant help that part of my brain says...... danger warn...

Day 7 - Well I made it through week one and I didn't die. I felt pretty bad for awhile there. I managed to drink all 3 shakes yesterday but it made me feel sick with the fullness above ...

Day 6 - Today I am feeling even better than yesterday. It took all my energy to just take a shower and shave my legs when I first got up. Yesterday I managed to get in all my water and ...

Day 5 - I still have belly pain and fatigue. I am moving slowly but getting a little better each day. I am having a hard time moving around much. 

Any RNY with MS? - My name is Lisa and I just had my RNY on 1/31/13 and I have been diagnosed with MS for 7 yrs. I am looking for a mentor ans support system. I am handling liquids well. I have so...

Day 4 - I am not feeling terrific . I am drinking my water and most of my shakes. I feel like all I do is drink stuff. I am having emotional issues. I cry easy, have been having anxiety...

4 Days Post Op - I had my RNY last Thursday. i got to come home Sat afternoon. Im getting plenty of water and even most of my protein. I am having MAJOR mood swings and crying and I feel like I can...