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Questions regarding WLS & WW - Please be kind! - Greetings all  ~  It has been a long time since I've been here.   I had WLS (RNY) May 15th 2011, and I've lost 87 lbs.  I know that doesn't seem like a lot to some of you, but I...

What pureed foods can you have? - I'm curious as to what is on your list of acceptable pureed foods.  (I'm looking for ideas)

You are GREAT - I've only been around the boards for a short period of time, and while there have definitely been some posts/responses that I thought were inappropriate, I must say that you all ar...

Surgeon says it's common?? - To date, I've not doubted my Surgeon and I am not doubting her now, but I would like to know if any of you have experienced a very sharp/burning pain (almost like your insides are ...

My Mind - I am afraid. (forgive the length) - It seems my mind believes it is hungry and deprvived of those tasty treats that we used to consume in large quantities.  My surgery was on the 11th, so I am not even two weeks ...

Hello group ... meet my new tummy! - As a few of you know, my surgery was May 11..... I think in time, that will be a big yeah for me.  For those of you that were concerned, my surgeon was correct with her assessment ...

Four days and a wake up - I'm glad to have the boards to remind me that I am normal.  My nerves do not seem to be too terribly out of line with what other people have experienced.  Please be patient with me...

May 11, 2011 - I am scared out of my wits and so dam hopeful for a new life!! 

May 11, 2011 ?? - Is anyone else's surgery on May 11?? 

Honesty ... let's try it - I'm new ... as you might have guessed, and I have not felt I can be honest, because I worry that someone is going to take my surgery away.  I also know that if I am not honest with...

Here I come .... - Here I come ready or not ... Well my friends ... here I am.  One week out.  Surgery check in time is 8:00 am May 11th.  I've had all my classes, completed all my tasks, and had ...

where to buy protein/supplements - Good morning!   I am looking for some suggestions as to where to buy my post surgery supplements while taking in both cost and quality.  I've been to Bariatric Advantage and Celebr...

Your thoughts/experience - I met with the surgeon yesterday (well, actually the surgeon's "fellow," and he said that I would more than likely stablize at 210 - 220 lbs (with RNY.)  This was unsettling to me,...