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can we use pb2 in full liquid stage? - im allowed protein shakes, thin yougurt, cream soups etc , can i add pb2 to a blended shake? thanks im a week Post op

Questions about dumping? Just need info - ok I know only some dum p and some dont, im only 4 days post op so im very new. when looking at a label on a food do we need to look at the carb and sugar or just sugar. Like on...

is this the norm? Incison that tacked to muscle? - i notice di have one incsion that is way more painful and way bigger and the nurse in hosptial said " ph thats where she attached the muscle" my stomach looks somewhat distore...

Please talk me down - I'm 4 days out from RNY and I feel like the misfit toy, I'm sore, I'm tired, I get so full and haven't come anywhere near my liquid or protein goal maybe 50 on liquids and 30 gra...

Can we get full from liquid? - So I'v been having powerade zero, water and protein shakes but I feel full, is this normal , also can we have sugar free popcicles as a rule they are 4 carbs and 2 sugar alcohols, ...

Had RNy on 2-11 and im home - surgery was fine, recovery took longer not sure why, Im not gonna lie its been painful, i was having a little buyers remorse already but i have to take one day at a time and sta...

Do fudge cicles count as full liquid? - Tomorrow is my RNY and I waslooking over my paperwork and Im on full liquid, water, shakes, soups etc, does that mean fudge cicles too?   thanks

Shots for blood clots? - I am having surgery monday and was told about 6 hours after surgery i would get one shot of luvenox (sp) to prevent blood clots but that is the only one i would get but I have h...

wow you look amazing, Go you! :)

wow you look amazing, Go you! :)

can our pouches dissolve capsules? - got my RX yes terday and my prilosec is a capsule. im so confused , anyone know? thanks

Pain meds after surgery? - My drs office gave me my RXs for after surgery. prilosec 2 x day, oxycodone, and zofran. The oxys are little tiny pills. what did you all get for home use?

Has anyone any Versed before surgery? - Did it make you calmer? Sleepy?

No bowel prep? - My surgery is feb 11 and I just have to be on full liquids for 3 days prior( she said anything that dissolves in my mouth) but no bowel prep? TMI won't I still have stool in my sys...

Question about pain meds in hopstial. - I have panic and anxiety and it get worse when I have to take a new med for fear of a reaction. When im in recovery will they have already gave me my med thats in the pain pump?...

Generic Imitrex for migraines - Hi I was searching some old posts for imitrex andcame upon a few that said dont break imitrex tablets, I have broke them in half for years , they are 100 mg and I usually only n...

Sleep apnea and anethesia - I have horrid sleep apnea (stopped breathing 145 times and hour during my test) I v been on my machine for 2 years and love it, went to a sleep Dr 2 mos ago and he said I have o...

Things ill need for after surgery, anything else? - medical ID bracelet that says no blind g tube or nsaids, vitamins, papaya ensyme, gas x strips, protein drinks, chicken broth, heating pad, what else vets? what helped you ? ...

What to pack for Hospital? - I have to bring my cpap machine butu i wondered if i should bring a robe for walking or do you not even need one? thanks

Question for post ops? - what does it feel like when you take your first drink after surgery? we all know someone who knows someone and has to share a horror story and she said it feels like shards of g...

Got my date...........EEK - Feb 11, Man, I have having a flood of emotions, I know I am very fortunate to have this done, but I am scared to death.  Im trying to get a real hold of my panic and anxiety as ...

Costco protein drinks? - they have 160 cals, 1 gram fat, 1 sugar, 1 carb and 30 gr protein. I am using these now pre=op, in your opinion are they just as good as any other for post op? thanks

Please help, need support - Well let me begin by saying my surgeons office submitted everything to insurance and now im waiting, so if all goes as planned end of jan early feb for surgery. Im just so sick ...

Primary care Dr wouldnt sign off for surgery - So i got a call from surgeons office saying they needed a PCP release for surgery, I thought they already had it, I saw my Dr in August and she was so happy for me and so gung h...

Had the Oh em gee moment today! - Today was my last appt and they submitted to my insurance for approval. I had every thought going through my head after that. I mean all was ok when i still had appts but now th...