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Pain/ache on right side - I am almost two post-op.  Today and yesterday have a constant pain in right side.  Doesn't seem to be caused by eating.  Anyone else have this or any idea what it is?  Have appt. w...

6 weeks out.... - I know you all have heard this whining.......but after 6 wks I am only down 17 lbs.  do you find that unusual? My nut doesn't and she says the surgeon says not to expect any weigh...

High Protein hot chocolate - Does anyone have a good recipe or know of an over the counter hot cocoa?

Stall at 2 wks? - I am post surgery, haven't lost anything the last week.  This happen to anyone else?  Have no energy.....

lethargic - Has anyone felt lethargic with no energy at all?  I get up 10 am and ready for a nap at 4 p.m.  I called nurse told me this was normal because of surgery and change in diet.  I am ...

Great recipe - This recipe is for post WLS people who are transitioning to regular food.  Delish! Slice 2 potatoes & 3 carrots quite thin -place in bottom of casserole - make small about 1" roun...

Food diary - Does everyone keep track of food?  I am post op and do time to time in Sparkpeople but not always.  I find it hard to keep track of the small amounts of milk or other minuscule ite...

Constipation - I didn't realize how constipated I was. I had a couple of small bowel movements.  Well, let me tell you after 3 hrs in the bathroom and 2 fleet enemas I was left feeling weak and s...

One week out- - Is it ok not to sleep on your back?  When can I bend over to pick up stuff I've dropped?  Stupid questions but I know I'll get great answers!  Thanks!

Liquid cola e - OMG!  I am 4 days post op and taking liquid Colace just about the foulist stuff made any suggestions for downing this?  YUCK!

After surgery, tracking food intake - Is it necessary to keep track of food intake?  If so, when should you start?  I would use Spark people.

Optifast diet-30 days-very weak - I started the Optifast diet Wed. and feel very weak, no energy at all.  I have another 25 more days!  Can't drag my butt around that long!   Any suggestions?

Mayo in Jacksonville. - Anyone had or having surgery by Dr. Bowers at Mayo?  My surgery is scheduled for May 6th. Haven't met him yet.  That will happen April 7th.  Thanks for any replies.  Going through ...

Glad you're doing so well! What surgery did you have and how are...

Hair loss -   I am scheduled for gastric RNY the first week in May.  The one thing that bothers me is hair loss, does everyone lose a lot of hair?  If so, how long after surgery does this begi...