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Size 10....really?? - I'm 8 months post op. Of course I had to buy a few new clothes for spring. I still gravitate towards the bigger sizes, even though I know they are too big. Last week I went shop...

Full time job - I just accepted a full time job in a urology office. I am a certified medical assistant. The office I'm working in is extremely busy. My problem is not being able to always get ...

40th Birthday! - I will be celebrating my 40th birthday on Saturday. I'm not looking forward to it for two reasons....1)I'm going to be 40!!!!! and 2)my husband and family is wanting to take me ...

ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!! - I received the greatest Christmas gift this morning.....I weighed 197.4!!!!!!!! I'm FINALLY below 200!!!! I can't remember the last time I was down below 200. I screamed "holy b...

Shopping and skinny jeans - I've always been a major shopper but now that I've lost weight I have found a whole new love for shopping for clothes!!! I've NEVER been able to wear clothes from Old Navy and n...

Feeling discouraged - I had my roux-en-y surgery Aug 2, 2012. I had several issues after surgery that required multiple hospital stays. The last 6 weeks things finally got on the right track. I've st...

Cold Meds - I've come down with a nasty cold. Are there any cold meds that aren't safe to take? I'm 15 weeks post op. I tried calling my doctor but he was out of the office today. I know I ...

Straws - I know the use of straws is not advised but for how long? I've always been one who can drink massive amounts of fluids when using a straw. Now since I've had surgery I really ha...

Crying for no reason - I'm almost 13 weeks post op and out of no where I cry for no reason. I'm taking Celexa and have been on it for 10 months. After my surgery the milligrams were increased. I know ...

Weight stall - I'm almost 12 weeks post op. I had lap roux beginning of August. After several weeks of complications and hospitalizations I'm finally on the right track. I've lost 57lbs so far BU...

So tired of throwing up..... - I'm 10 weeks post op and have been through hell since my surgery. I've been battling severe nausea since surgery. I've had numerous admissions into the hospital. I had a G tube pla...

Hospitalized AGAIN! -  I've been in the hospital now for 4 days. This is my third hospitalization since my Aug 2 surgery. I'm still having terrible nausea and throwing up. I've had two dialations and st...

Frustrated - I had surgery 4 weeks ago. It's been a roller coaster since! I've been hospitalized twice now and ended up have to have a scope and have the opening to my pouch dialated. I initial...

Still hospitalized -  Well, today is day 9 in the hospital. I had surgery Aug 2 and got along well. The first week home was a little rough but nothing that time wouldn't fix. Week 2 after surgery came ...

Day 6 of hospitalization -  I was admitted into the hospital 6 days ago for vomiting, nausea and increased pain. A CT scan was done and showed a pocket filled with blood. My surgeon wanted to let it go to se...

2 wks post op and still having issues - Today is 2 weeks since surgery. I'm starting to feel better but am STILL having issues getting protein and fluids in. Nothing tastes good....even water. As far as my food intake, i...

10 day post op - I'm 10 days post op and can't even come close to getting protein requirements in. I can't tolerate the protein crap! I've tried several different ones and one day they may taste go...

Advice please!!! - I just had surgery Aug 2, 2012 and am feeling like a monster! Is this normal? I cry at the drop of the hat and I don't feel like myself. I realize my body is going through a change...