Sue G.

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Do you miss your pre-RNY hair? - Be honest, has your hair changed since surgery? Mine has. I am dedicated to healthy eating, protein and vitamins and I still have a head of hair that I do not recognize. Pre-op, ...

Results from Glucose Tolerance Test... answering l - I am 10 months post opp and dealing with crazy blood sugar issues. I never had this problem before RNY. I had a Glucose Tolerance Test a week ago and just got the results. M...

Glucose Tolerance Test for Reactive Hypoglycemia - My PCP ordered a 2 hr GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test) on Friday. I had read so many posts from people saying not to do it that I was scared to death I would faint or something wors...

Blood sugar spikes and drops - I am struggling with maintaining my blood sugar levels post RNY. Today my blood sugar spiked over 300 and then dropped to below 50 within a 2 hour period. The end result is that...

6 months post op - low white blood cell count - All of my blood tests came back within a normal range except my WBC, which is low according to the lab. I've had issues with erratic blood sugar levels recently that I am se...

Congrats Laura! You are an inspiration! My surgery was January...

Blood sugar swings - I saw my PCP today because I am having trouble with blood sugar swings. I don't think she is very familiar with RNY patients and the blood sugar issues we can have. I explai...

Conquered a six week stall - The last six weeks has been an interesting time in my post surgery journey. I faced a significant stall and pushed on through it. I discovered that I needed to not weigh in dail...

4 months post op and major hair loss - I am noticing major hair loss over the past month. Not that I didn't expect it, but it is shocking to see. I have been taking my vitamins faithfully, watching protein and fl...

Dizzy and lightheaded after eating - I am 10 weeks post-op. Since mid-last week, I have had several bouts of dizziness and lightheadedness after eating. I thought I was taking in too many carbs so I have been very ...

Cookies... - Well, the box of cookies that have been in my cabinet since Christmas was calling my name today. I decided to see what would happen if I ate one. I am 9 weeks post-op and ha...

Why can't we drink from straws? - I am 8 weeks post op and doing great. One question that keeps coming up that I cannot find a good answer to is why you cannot drink from a straw post RNY surgery. I read some po...

Premier Protein Chocolate protein drink - chunky!! - I was looking for a ready to drink protein shake that I could take to work and have available when I need to get more protein in during the day. I read reviews about Premier Pro...

Tips on how to eat slowly - I am 4 weeks post op today and things have been going very well. No dumping or vomiting and I am able to get the protein and liquids in without any issues. I've been on pure...

Sticker shock! - I am three weeks post-op so the bills are now starting to come in. I am shocked at the total cost for my care over the past month... Total cost of surgery = $70,000 + My...

Congratulations!!!!

Best way to take crushed pills - I am 8 days post op and still crushing my meds. So far I have tried taking them mixed in pudding, yogurt, skim milk and jello and the taste is nauseating. Anyone have any sugges...

PreOp weight check - surgery cancelation question. - My surgery is scheduled for 1/22/13 and I am nervous. Not about the surgery or recovery. I am nervous that I have about 5 more lbs to lose by 1/18/13. My surgeon is tough. I sta...