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Does anybody take krill oil? - I used to take aspirin of course can't now.  Does any one take krill or or other omega oil? 

Onederland at last! - Finally after a stall, I made it to onederland.  I stepped up my walking and I think that helped.  Feeling great!  All my docs are so happy! I had bought was new jeans at Salvation...

NSV tonight - Actually took my granddaughter trick or treating without feeling like I was going to die from back pain and being so winded.  Two months post op and beginning to feel so much bette...

Intestional issue - Gross I know but I had to huge BMs yesterday and then the runs started.  It has lasted all  night.  Can I take anything for it?  Should I be concerned?  I did leave a message with ...

Low platelets - I went in this week to PCP for URI and got meds. They did a blood test, called and left message for me last night that I have low platelets.  All I want to do is sleep, get really ...

Tired - Full upper respiratory infection with congestion.  Can't sleep, so incredibly tired.  Will see PCP tomorrow hopefully we can work through all of it.  Absolutely no energy, body ach...

Feel like roadkill, fever, cough, insomnia - Going to my PCP 1st time since RNY, hope she knows how to prescribe for pouches.  Typically I get a week's worth of prednisone and antibiotics so not sure how that will play out.  ...

Constipation - OK survived first week back and usual office drama.  Started eating some regular food in small quantities. Now constipated!  Did a suppository this morning, it helped create two mo...

Start back to work tomorrow - Dreading going back to work tomorrow due to the drama and stress in office.  It has been so nice healing quietly from surgery not having to work about anything but me.  Luckily I w...

Medication clog, 1st time yuck - Took my regular five pills/capsules this morning with my Premier Protein and got my first clog.  Yucky!  I struggled for some time but finally it got the best of me and I lost them...

18 days post op just realized no Gerd, no coughing - I have been so consumed with protein, sipping and walking that it did not dawn on me until last night that I do not have GERD any longer.  I have asthma and used to cough all day l...

Two week post op today - Weight 232 fully dressed without shoes, lol. Surgeon very happy!  5 out of 7 incisions healed, two still hard and sore but not infected.  Have one more week before going back to wo...

Tens days post op - I am ten days post op.  Feeling pretty good, not ready to go back to work, hoping for another week.  Walking, sipping and taking in protein.  Today I was so frustrated though, I at...

Drain removed, yippie! - Saw Dr. Henke today and he removed my drain.  It did not hurt at all, I was really surprised.   I am down 12.2 lbs.  I am pleased.   Also drove myself to appointment, a little shak...

Drain away! - Drain is out, yippie!  I thought it would hurt but nope so easy.  Down to 235.8 in a week.  Go again next week for post op and vascular check up.  I am pleased and so was Dr. Henke...

6 days post op, now have diarrhrea - Feeling so positive but woke up this morning with diarrhea.  Thought it was just gas, lol, big surprise.  Now have to cut back on all milk products to make sure it is not lactose r...

Six days out - Hard to believe a week ago I was working from home taking my laxative and clear liquids for my pre op. Today, I have patio door open with the breeze blowing in and feeling pretty g...

Four days out - OK, four days post op.  Last night was worse, not sure why.  Felt like I had huge bubble in my stomach left me uncomfortable.  Shoulder pain increased down into left upper arm.  Dr...

Drain keeps filling - I am four days post op and my drain is still almost full every day.  Is that normal?  I am supposed to get it out this Friday but wondering how that can happen if I am still oozing...

Made it though surgey 07/28/14 - Came home yesterday.  I am surprised about how good I feel overall.  Drinking has been a breeze with Nector Orange. Temperature is stable.  The drain left in is yucky but manageabl...

Tomorrow at 7:30 am I will be getting my RNY!!!!! - As I sit here quietly and reflect, I am anxious to get it over and start healing my way through my journey.  Maybe, I am a little nervous as I have an awesome grown daughter and 7 ...

Decaf and vanilla protein drink, not bad - Not sure why the preop liquid diet since preop showed liver already shrunk because I started early, but oh well.  I am hungry but managing.  Miss my morning coffee with creamer, so...

Any one having RNY on 8/28/14? - Today was pre op and last consult before surgery.  Whew all is moving forward, met my new surgeon, Jeffrey Henke, Dr. Kuhn's associate. Dr. Henke young but very personable and made...

Met Dr Jeffrey Henke - Today was my preop visit and I met Dr. Henke.  I was surprised at how much he was similar to Dr Kuhn.  He was soft spoken, gentle, straightforward and professional but smiled a lot...

Last minute tips, surgery 08/28/14 - How long in hospital, how much pain, can I walk stairs, I hate water but will try crystal light?  Popsicles ok if sugar free?  Pre op tomorrow, probably will get more answers. Can'...