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My goal is to start a regular exercise routine and stick to it.

5 day pouch test - Can someone please tell me about the 5 day pouch test, i.e what it is, do you recommend it and where can I find the directions.  Thank you!!

How would you lose 5 pounds? - I am 3 years out and would like to lose 5 pounds to get back to my "comfy" weight.  Should I do 2 protein shakes a day and one meal?  I have an appointment with the dietician bu...

Feeling fat, 3 years out - I h

What do you veterans think.. moderate pouch size.. - I went for a endoscopy today and the doctor said I have a "moderate" size pouch, he has seen smaller before but my pouch is "moderate".  I am not sure how big in medical measure...

Anyone on reflux med post surgery. - I have always had a sensitive stomach.  I took Nexium up till my surgery (RNY) then afterwards didn't need it for almost 2 years.  Then my reflux came back and I have been takin...

How do you recover from a bad day of eating? - Of really bad eating? 

weight watchers post RNY - I would like to lose an extra 10 pounds but the dieticians recommendations are just not cutting it.  Anyone do WW post RNY to lose a few?  I am 2 years out.  

Interesting site if you are curious what other gir - Although it's hard to believe some are really the same height and weight.   http://www.mybodygallery.com/search.html?height=5+3&weight=150&pant=12&shirt=any&zphoto=Large...

Gaining inches quickly - In the matter of a week I have gained an inch and a half in my waist. Can you gain fat that quick? My eating has been pretty good, but with having a hysterectomy I never know whe...

Just curious about dieticians guidelines for us a - My dietician has us eating 3 to 4 ounces of protien, 1 oz of vegies and 1 oz of carb at mealtimes.  Is this similar to everyone else?

How can you tell if your pouch has stretched? - I am two years out and would like to know if there is any way I could tell how much my pouch has stretched.  It seems I am not satisfied with smaller portions anymore and can ea...

Two years out and it slipped by me! - Hi everyone!  I just realized my two year surgiversary snuck by me.  I am doing great and am maintaining my weight at 145 to 148.. my body likes that weight.  I am so happy I ha...

2 years out with pain... reflux? - On Monday I started getting pain right under my gut (under the xypoid process), it kind of felt like the reflux I used to have before RNY.  Last night it was the worst ever.  I ...

2 years out and I think I'm fat. - But I know I am not.  I am 145 pounds. But those old thoughts are creeping in.

Is there a way we can tell how big our pouch is? - I am 20 months out and just curious.. Thanks!

Horrible reflux back after 20 months post op - I didn't think I would have reflux again but it is back with a vengence.  I have woken up with vomit in the back of my mouth.. not acid but just actually vomit... I am setting her ...

Is it normal to eat this much, 1 1/2 years out.. - All of a sudden, and I mean literally overnight I can eat a whole sandwich with no problem.  For instance yesterday I ate a whole Chick-fil-A grilled chx sandwich, whereas only a w...

Tell me about your second year.. - Was it hard to keep the weight off, how much can/do you eat?   anything you can tell me about your second year would be great!!  I am 15 months out.

New outfit! - I love my WLS!!

Ideas for protein snacks, blood sugar crashes.. - I talked to my surgeon tonight and I guess I have been eating to many carbs and it's causing my BS to go to low.  She recommened more protein.  What are your favorite protein snack...

Question about eating and pouch size - I am almost 1 year out from my RNY.  Tonight while eating my salad from Chick fil A I could eat much more then usual.  I used to only be able to put a dent in it but tonight I ate ...