Hi Laura!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! Although I had issues, I will never regret having WLS I always tell people the only thing I regret was waiting so long to have it! 

A whole new world is about to open up for you ? 

As far as being a veteran, I can share some amazing information with you. I would have saved myself a lot of misery had I known quite a few things earlier on. If you would like to shoot me an email, I would be happy to share with you [email protected]

I look forward to hearing from you!

Best, 

Michelle

I've been having extreme shoulder pain since July. I have swelling in my shoulder that could be relieved by taking Ibuprofen but because I've had RNY, that's a big "No No!" I did get a PRP injection last week but unlike Cortisone, it can take up to a month to start working. I chose PRP because it has healing properties and can, in the long run help the inflammation. My physical therapist suggested I take tumeric supplements. I of course asked my surgeon but he said he didn't know much about it as it relates to RNY patients. He did say that if my pouch started to hurt for me to stop taking it. So I'm here asking my OH family for your advise, does anyone take tumeric for inflammation?

I had my nutrition class today! I have lost 2 lbs. I five days! Woo hoo! My insurance is requiring a 5% weight loss before I can have surgery. I started out at 388and I am now 372! Yea!

Our class today was on portion and serving sizes.  She used cereal as an example. She gave me a snack pack box of cereal and compared it to one of the store bought serving bowls of the same cereal.  The amount were significantly different. Both containers said one serving size and the calorie and oz. size were different. This was a big surprise to me. I will be reading all my labels from now on!

   Okay folks, what fiber supplement do you take most often and why?

   What does it do for your body? Do you take it for price, Dr. recommended it, hunger control, laxative effect, assists with regularity more so than other fibers you've tried, low sugar/carbs, etc.???

Peace and healthiness,

Marie.

Thanks for the reply!! I'm thinking of consulting a doctor in my locality to discuss about all my health issues. If I could control my hunger then I could start a healthy diet and regular exercise.