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pill form vitamins vs. chewable - Does anyone take pill form vitamins or do you still use the chewable form? I am able to take pills now and I know we have limited absorption so I'm not sure whether to go to pills ...

How do you count? By week or date? -  I had RNY on 2/20/12. Tomorrow I am 8 weeks out. When you are measuring weight loss and progress and inches etc.. Do you measure by weeks or months? Would I measure tomorrow (8 we...

chewable or sl iron not by mail order - Does anyone know where I can purchase sublingual or chewable iron thats NOT mail order? My last batch I bought from Baritatric Advantage without problems, but I would like to find ...

are carbs really the enemy? - I love me some carbs. I'm a carb fiend. Now that I'm able to start eating again I'm finding myself craving my carbs again. I've been eating very small portions of what I have, but ...

Straws- yeah or nay?! -  I do much better drinking through a straw to get in all my fluids, but I was told straws are a no-no. Is there a reason for the no straw rule?

side/back pain - I still have my feeding tube from surgery on 2/20, and yes it's uncomfortable, but I've been having pain (sharp and dull) in my right side, back. I think it's in my kidney area but...

need some recipes!! -  Ok, I am 6 days post op, and I am hungry. Yes, I am hungry. I eat with no problems. I do only eat when I am hungry and until I am full, but I am on a pureed diet for the next 4 we...

4 days post pop, still lots of pain -  I am 4 days post opp (RNY) and I still have some intense pain. I have a g-tube in that is causing some discomfort, but is this normal? I am also having problems getting in all my ...

It's really official now. I did my pre-op today - I went and did all my pre-op stuff today at the surgeon and the hospital. My RNY is scheduled for 8am on 2/20. What a way to spend my valentines day. With my husband prepping for m...

Counting down.... - Today is 2 weeks until surgery. I am getting so very excited. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Life will change as I know it, and I can't wait.  Until then.... 

pre-op 2/14, any ?s I should ask? - My pre-op appointment for RNY is on 2/14. I have been making a list of things I want to make sure I ask my surgeon, but I figure it cant hurt to ask all of you if you have any thin...

has anyone's surgery been cancelled? - Just a question, I am doing the presurgery high protein/low carb diet. I was told it was to shrink my liver for surgery. What happens if my liver doesnt shrink, or I dont do as wel...

Getting ready.... - Well, I'm almost 3 weeks to my surgery date(2/20/12).I am looking at it as my 3rd birthday. My first was my actual birthday, the second was when I became a christian, and now when ...

Upset stomach while having protein shakes -  I am on my pre surgery diet (2/20) and I am getting nauseous and upset stomach drinking my protein shakes. I am supposed to have 2 a day, then a low carb dinner. I am having troub...

best protein shakes - I am scheduled for surgery 2/20/12 and I have to begin my protein shakes next week. Can anyone tell me the best tasting shake but one that has a good amount of protein? 

That's something I'm really looking forward to also.