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Hair falling - I had my RNY on 4/8/13 and my hair has starting falling out this week. Can I do anything?

Yay blood pressure is down - My greatest challenge has been hypertension. My BP has been 160/110 or 150+/100 for way too long. I am off diabetes meds and down 32 pounds, and finally yesterday my BP was 120/...

Leg pain - I am having leg pain to the extent that I cannot rest or sit for long. I take iron, potassium, all other vitamins as directed. I get my protein according to my plan and drin 64+...

Slow weight loss - I had my RYN on 4/8/13. I lost 24-26 lbs within the first couple of weeks. I haven't really dropped more than a lb since. I seem to hover at the 197-200 lbs.   I started at 223....

Very concerned - My friend had RNY about 8 years ago and has gained part of her weight back. She talks about grazing all day. She says that she is planning to do the re start or pouch test, but ...

Fluid retention - Hi, within the last week my feet and legs are swelling. I had this problem before surgery, but it resolved itself until the last few days. What do ya'll think? I drink plenty an...

Not sure. - I had my RNY on 4/8/13. My plan from the NUT shows puree and soft food by 3-4 weeks. I am starting the third week. My diet looks like this: Today 2 cups decaf coffee ...

Calories - I had my bypass on 4/8 and my post op appointment on 4/16. I was told at the post op appointment that I am not getting enough calories. I was moved to soups, yogurt, oatmeal, ap...

Back to work - I had my WLS on Monday 4/8/13. Today, I went back to work for part of the day and did fine. When I became tired, I came home. I was so tired that I sat in the recliner and slept...

Too soon - My surgery was Monday.  I think I thought I would bounce back earlier.  I had planned to return to work on Monday, but now have second thoughts.  Is that too soon? My work requi...