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two years post surgery pain - My surgery was 2 years ago in November. Then one year later I had my gallbladder removed. in the past 2 month I have been experiencing a sharp pain that seems to be righht where...

has anyone ever heard of KLB-500? -  I saw this stuff mentioned on Facebook and I wonder if anyone has been told by their bariatric surgeon to take this?  This is what it says: Each capsule contains: Blue-Green Al...

6 months post op - - Well it has been 6 months now.  I still have a long way to go but I am down 80 pounds.  I have not had one experience with dumping or vomiting.  I am so lucky that way.  My labs we...

6 months post op now! - I just went for my 6 month post op check up.  The doctor is happier with my progress than I am.  I am down 80 pounds from my beginning with the supervised weight loss and then the ...

my surprise moment!I -  I was totally unprepared for it! I was at the hair dresser and was a little in the way and I crossed my leg at the knee!   I know that is not a big deal to some people but it w...

what does a hernia feel like? -  I am 3 1/2 months out and for the last 2-3 weeks I have been having a pain right where my largest incision was made.  It started as a little nag when I was in a Zumba class.  I co...

a question for those that dump - -  I do not dump.  Although I don't push the situation, there are some things I have eaten that one would think would make me dump.  Like sugar - it does not phase me at all.  Bread ...

what are you making for Superbowl snacks? -  This will be my first time to hostess since surgery.  I know everyone else can eat anything but I would like to make healthy snacks that I could enjoy also. Any suggestions?

no more BP or Cholesterol Meds -  Went for my regular check up with my PCP today and my cholesterol is 114 and my BP was 108/70.  He said no more pills for those things!  I have not lost the amount of weight some ...

when did you begin eating lettuce again? -  I really am missing a crisp green salad.  I don't see it on the list of foods to begin eating.  I know there are a lot of empty calories in lettuce and we need to focus on protein...

Atkins PB Protein Bars? -  I bought a box of these the other day because they showed 19 grams of protein in each bar.  Is this a kind of protein we can absorb?  They have 240 calories, 12g fat, 22 carbs, 1g...

FF vs SF Cool Whip -  I notice a lot of recipes call for FF Cool Whip.  Should we be eating this instead of the SF Cool Whip?  I have been making some of the SF Jello Puddings and love a dollup of cool...

Therapy Advice please? -  I need to be in therapy to deal with part of my  feelings since my RNY.  I knew this before the end of the year but my health insurance was changing Jan 1 and I wanted to make sur...

Iron Challenges -  I have been battling iron deficiencies even before my RNY.  Now that I have absorption issues seems it is ongoing.  I went to the doctor on Friday and we were discussing my nutrit...

leg cramps anyone? -  Just wondering if anyone has experienced severe leg cramps?  Today is 6 weeks since surgrey for me and I have the worst leg cramps ever.  I worked all day and had to act as hostes...

Was I bad? - So I have been on liquids since my pre op started Oct 28th.  My surgery was 11/8.  I am not losing weight - I've lost 17lbs including my pre op.  I found myself getting really depr...

Calcium Creamy Bites! -  I just received my order of Calcet Citrate Creamy Bites and tried them.  I believe it was Poet Kelly that mentioned them  in a post a few days ago. OH MY GOSH!!! Goodbye cha...

FRUSTRATION - I think I am a NON loser and I am depressed. I am following all the rules. My surgery was Nov 8 and I started my pre op diet at 291 on Oct 28th.  I am stuck on 269/270 now for ...

1st day back to work -  well I am now back to work.  I was a bit scared - what if I eat something that makes me sick? or makes me dump?  Well neither of those things happened,  Instead I had another bout...

can honey or agave be used as a substitute? - I am curious if honey or agave can be used in lieu of sugar in recipes or if dumping might still be a problem?  Has anyone had their NUT tell them yes or no on this? I don't go bac...

I think I may be eating too much at a time - As I read what everyone eats, I think I have not been following directions.  I think I am eating too much.  Seriously you all - I have been on liquids but I make one of those Soup ...

sip sip sip UGH! -  I am having a hard time getting in all the water I am supposed to be drinking.   I have never been a big water person but I know it is so important now especially.  Is it okay if ...

Three Weeks Post Op Today! -  Wow it has been 3 weeks already!  And already I have experienced so many highs and lows.  This is going to be a roller coaster adventure I can already tell.   I think my expect...

I can't sleep and I can't eat. Sooo frustrated! - I woke up after about an hour of sleep and now at 4 am I am wide awake. I think part of the reason I can't sleep is I want to eat and cannot.  I am not really hungry but I want som...

carafate? Do we all take it? -  I was told to take carafate 3 times a day for the next several months.  I also had to take it in the past for ulcer issues.  Is this a normal prescription to all RNY patients?  I ...