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Congrats! I'm now 7 weeks post op and I've had some similar...

5 Weeks Post Op - Hello Friends- So I'm 5 weeks out as of yesterday. I'm finally feeling very good. I have a bit of queasiness today because of a near dumping incident last night still hangin...

Pain Management and other things... - Hello Vets and Newbies alike! I'm 22 days post op (RNY) AND most of my pain is gone, with the exception of this one incision spot on my upper left side. It really is a constant bo...

You go girl. I understand how stress can push us into poor eating...

11 days post op - Hi dear friends- I'm now 11 days post op as of this morning. I've been so impatient with my body. I suppose I didn't expect that I would be in pain for so long. I've never b...

Thank you both very much. So much in encouragement and care. I...

The Big Day Has Arrived - Hi Dear Friends- I'm sorry for not being present. Lot's of life changes. My boyfriend of 20 years and I broke up and I moved out. Moving out and preparing for surgery requir...

I'm so happy that I can't stand myself.

I'm soooo excited for you Washu. I just got my appointment set for...

Sooooo close! - Today I had a scary but kewl procedure called an "endoscopy."  When I had my upper GI exam there was a concern that my esophagus opens up more than expected when swallowing. Thi...

Keep up the fight Washu! Your loved one's can't feel how you...

I wish I didn't have to approve all these comments. They should just...

LOL... Thanks Washu- These are forum post so you are at their...

I don't really understand some post-op people - So... One of the struggles I have with this site is the tone. It really feels like a downer most times.  It seems impossible to get a straight answer on only one questio...

Stalls in weight loss with RNY? - Hi Vet's and newbie's alike... I'm currently 430lbs Pre-op and finalizing my requirements. Soon I'll have to make a choice about which procedure I want (RNY vs. VSG) and I w...

Hi Washu- I hate walking. Hell I hate any physical activity. Reading...

Hey @Dorkgirl_41- Thanks for your comment. This list has really...

What I want in the end is: - Gosh, I've been large for so long there are so many things i want. To cross my legs for the first time as an adult. (I believe I did this a few times as a small child pl...

Thanks for adding me as a friend. I don't have many yet. I loved...

430 LBS and worried about surgery choice GSV vs. R - Hi All- I started my pre-op requirements in January for the GSV. I started at 438 LBS's and am not 430 as of yesterdy. (GOOOO Me )   My concern is that I may be maki...