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Latuda (lurasidone HCI) tablets - Does anyone have any experience with this drug?  The last two anti-psychotics I've tried have put weight on me like crazy.  I went to the psych yesterday ready to give up - I just ...

Ok, so..... - Did ALL of my favorite DSr's migrate on over? I even looked on the DS board and no sign of any of them.  I know they could be a little rough and that many did not like their pos...

Considering RnY? Two words for you.... -                      REACTIVE HYPOGLYCEMIA. Please research this side effect that many surgeons STILL won't recognize as a side effect.  I am almost 3 years out and happy in a...

Alright Kelly - you volunteered =) - Hi Kel.  Thanks for saying you'd take a look at my labs for me.  I hated to ask you because you are so bombarded with these requests, and I thank you SO very much for volunteering....

Absolutely FREE protein - lots of it - and no stri - Hey Everybody. I just got some IDS Multi -Pro Whey Isolate Blend in Vanilla Cream.  Vanilla is my new go-to protein and I had yet to find one I didn't like.  You guessed it - un...

"small pouch" days - I know I'm not the only one who has these from time to time just from reading the boards.  What I've never really seen addressed though is what causes these "small" or even "la...

Protein, etc, Samples - List Courtesy of Teddi J - I just posted this for someone and thought it might be time to share it with the whole board again.  I DID NOT COMPILE THIS LIST - IT IS COURTESY OF TEDDI J.  PLEASE THANK HER - IT...

OT-XP-12 Step Groups-AA,OA,etc-Pros and Cons - I originally started this thread over on the main board, but then realized that a lot of you don't go over there much and I'd really like to hear your opinions too.  If you have a ...

12 Step Groups -AA, OA, etc- Pros and Cons - I've seen several comments on these groups (not just here on OH) lately. There seem to be some "cons" to them, which I had never thought of.  I've seen people have basically positi...

Vitamin Overdoses? - Are there any vitamins/minerals out there that we could actually harm ourselves with if we took too big of a dose? I take so stupid many vitamins now, and I'm pretty sure I'm ta...

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Whatsa "mini" gastric bypass? - I hve just recently heard this term, googled it, and got a couple of different definitions.  Does anyone know what it truly is?   I can't figure out for the life of me what wou...

Iron Question from someone who should know better - Alright, someone with more iron knowledge than me (which would be most of you). I am now on the heme iron.  My iron levels are in the low single digits and the carbonyl wasn't h...

What drives AW's.... - To think that every thought that whirls around in their mind needs to be spit out in the form of a new thread?  Daily?  Or multiple times daily? Little grumpy today I guess  :P ...

Uh, you guys may want to check out Nanas post on t - Some RnY'rs have already chimed in, but she seems REALLY confused about all surgeries except the band. I LIKE Nana, but her post is not good and it particularly hits us RnY and ...

The Sleeve, And RnY, and Regain - First off, please note that I am 2 1/2 years POST OP, and not looking to revise or interested in any type of surgery war discussion.  I just have a quick (maybe ) question. My s...

A Little Thyroid oes a long way - I've been asked to post about this due to my recent experience with Hypothyroidism.  I hope it can help someone else as much as I've been helped. A few months ago, I started fee...

AweSOME Lisa! You are such an inspiration for everyone ~ thanks for...

Finally-I'm A True OH "VET"- I've been b - Well, after over 2 1/2 years here on OH, I finally feel like I truly belong!  Yep, I've been blocked by someone!     I'm sure I have probably been before, but this is my first "off...

Message from Denise's husband - Did anyone else get this PM?  I am so sad.  I don't know why he would take it upon himself to do this, although he says it is because he wants to "warn" others. And no everybody...

Need help scheduling MEGA DOSES of Vitamins - My most recent labs showed several serious issues, and my surgeon upped my vitamin requirements drastically.  Okay. The problem I am having is spacing out the doses correctly. I...

Aw, thanks farah! the check is in the mail ;)

DS Friends - Could you pls connect with RNY poster - Hi everyone, There is a lady on the RnY board that is over 400lbs, has been faithfully dieting for a year and only lost 30 lbs.  She is now on the pre-op diet for the RnY and no...

OT-Can't tell anyone but you guys! - I'm gonna be a Gramma!!!!!!! My beautiful daughter just told me last night that they are pregnant and due Dec 24th!  This will be my first grandchild.  She doesn't want me to te...

Protein - shakes vs. bars - I understand we absorb the whey protein isolate the best in shakes. How are bars okay then, when they have so many different types/blends of protein?  Do we absorb them differen...