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New Fall Pictures - Here's some recent pictures of me and my family.  I am down 117 lbs from 11 months ago.  This surgery was the best thing I ever did for myself! Giselle

Thank you. I feel great!

8 Months out with Pics - Hi - I am 8 and a bit months out and down 104 lbs.  I am 18lbs away from my drean goal of 150 lbs.  This surgery has been great for me and a wonderful tool to get my health back on...

Those that take Colace... - Do you take Colace in the capsule form?  Can RNYers take capsules?  I tried the liquid and completely gagged.  It seems the Colace capsules/liquid are all that we can get here in C...

laxative/softner - Hi, Is there a good stool softner or laxative that anyone recommends?  I am having difficulties...every 3 to 4 days and its slow moving and hard!  I know gross..but...help. T...

100 lbs lost! - It's my birthday today and when I stepped on the scale this morning I received the best birthday present ever...  100 lbs lost!  It's been 7 months since my surgery and I could not...

100 lbs lost! - It's my birthday today and when I stepped on the scale this morning I got the best birthday present ever.  100 lbs lost!!  It's been 7 months since surgery and I could not have ask...

Premier Nutrition Shakes - Opinions - Hi!  I just bought a case of these chocolate readymade shakes.  Do you think they are okay?  I can actually stomach these so I am hoping so. http://www.premiernutrition.com/prot...

Foam - ugh! - How do you get rid of the foam when making a protein shake?  I think the foam has turned me of shakes and I need them to get my protein in. Giselle

What is going on..... - Hi all,  I am needing some advice here.  Monday afternoon after eating some meatloaf I had an incredibly gurgling stomach.  I had a cheese string for a snack at 3pm.  Shortly after...

Not sure what is going on - Hi all,  I am needing some advice here.  Monday afternoon after eating some meatloaf I had an incredibly gurgling stomach.  I had a cheese string for a snack at 3pm.  Shortly after...

Cross Addiction! - Hello, I hear on various forums the danger of various cross addictions one could get after surgery if they aren't careful.  Trade one bad habit for another.  Well, I have discov...

Buffets - I am off to Vegas in a couple of weeks and I am dreading the buffets my sisters and husband want to eat at.  The good thing is that there should be some healthy choices in a buffet...

My 1st NSV - It has been 12 weeks since my surgery and I have been doing great.  I have to admit there are some days when I get a bit down because I just don't enjoy eating as much as I used to...

Gastroscopy - I have my gastroscopy scheduled for Friday and I am terrified. Its been approx 8 weeks since  my RNY surgery.  I sure feel like cancelling! Giselle

Info under avitar pic - Hello - can someone tell me how to add my surgery date and doctor name under my avitar pic?  I have searched and searched and can not find where to do this.  Thanks! Giselle

I'm home - Hello, I had my rny surgery in Medicine Hat this last Monday.  I got home yesterday and very happy to be home with my family.  The surgery went good.  No complications so far at...

Getting Nervous - Hi - I am beginning to get really nervous about my surgery.  Crazy how I waited so anxiously and now that the time is almost here (Monday) I am scared.  All sorts of thoughts going...

Full fluids - Hi, Can anyone advise what kind of protein powders you used during the first few weeks after surgery?  I am trying to find some that seem to be the kindest on taste and tummy fo...

vitamins/supplements - Dr. Nohr - Hello, I would like to start buying some vitamins/supplements in preparation for after my surgery on October 31st.  Unfortunately, I have misplaced the paperwork that I recieved...

Oh my...... - ........I JUST received a call from Dr. Nohr's office and they had a cancellation for October 31st.  I took the date! Oh my, I am SO excited and scared at the same time.  A year an...