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Tickers - I just plugged in my new weight today and neither of my tickers have moved to reflect the loss.  I'm getting annoyed.  Does this happen to anyone else?  Will it eventually catch up...

Link to cooking post-bypass - I love Cleopatra_Nik's website:  www.bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com .  I also wanted to find some other recipes when I came across this:  http://www.food.com/cookbook/gastric-byp...

Gulping - a question for the RNY pros - I have noticed that I am able to drink larger sips of milk than plain water.  Plain water sits a little heavy.  Will it always be this way or will I eventually be able to take in l...

Condiment question - I was looking on my "food lists" provided to me by my Weight Control Center and I don't see ketchup listed on there as a do or a don't.  Can someone tell me if us RNYers can do ket...

Never thought I'd see progress this quickly! - I am 11 days out and weighed myself today.  I'm so floored.  I'm down 19 pounds since surgery.  I never in a million years thought it would happen so quickly.  It still doesn't see...

I can move onto the next step!! - Freaking yay!!!  I just came home from my 1st post-op visit with my surgeon and he says I can start pureed foods!  I am SOOOOO happy.  What is/was your favorite pureed foods during...

When did you flip from liquids to pureed? - I know every surgeon is different and every surgeon has their own "routine".  However, I'm just wondering how long after surgery did you start on pureed food?

Week 1 post op results - After many "miserable" posts I've posted over the last week, I am happy to say I finally have a good one!  I know I shouldn't, but I couldn't resist weighing myself this morning.  ...

almost 1 week out question - I seem to be doing okay getting my fluids in, but I am having one heck of a time getting in 40 grams of protein every day.  I just feel so full most of the day.  Is this normal?

Home from Surgery - I think I underestimated the seriousness of the surgery. I think I underestimated how much and how often you engage your abdomen throughout the day. Anyhow, I came home on Frid...

It wasn't what I expected... - I had my RNY done this past Wednesday.  While Dr. C was in there, he saw that my hernia was larger than he anticipated, so he went ahead and fixed it.  That evening went great.  I ...

Pre-surgical jitters - Well, it's starting...lol.  My stomach is doing flip flops over tomorrow.  I just got the call from the hospital that I need to be there at 6am and the actual procedure will be at ...

Thinking of you today. Hope it all goes smoothly for you! Let me...

You have to be kidding me...it could only happen t - I am obese and have PCOS.  Both of these conditions have contributed to irregular periods.  In fact, it's been months since I've had one.  (and I'm not complaining about that,eithe...

Preparing for Surgery this Wednesday - I am having surgery this Wednesday and can't help feeling a bit unprepared.  I don't have any vitamins yet because I have no clue what to get.....Bariatric Advantage, Centrum.  I w...

RNY on Wednesday - So, my rny is scheduled for Wednesday.  I'm excited, but if I think about it too long I get butterflies in my stomach and feel anxious.  I can't believe how my life is going to cha...

It's Tough - Well, I've gotten past the difficulty of the pre-op diet.  I literally felt like I was ready to eat my poor dog...lol.  As of today I'm down 7.3 since last Tuesday.  I've not been ...

Pre-surgical Confusion - I'm having my surgery next Wednesday and I don't see anyone (surgeon, nut, etc) before then.  It just occurred to me that I have no idea how to get in my protein when I will be in ...

I am so glad you added me! I was originally scheduled for the 7th,...

I just saw you were approved! Congrats!! My surgery is May 9th. ...

Pre Op Diet - I am on Day 2 of my pre-op diet.  My diet consists of 4 HMR70 shakes, 1 fruit serving, and a modest dinner.  Yesterday, I was so hungry all day that I devoured my dinner like a man...

It's a date! - I just got back from Dr. Chengelis' office.  It's official.  We have a date for May 9th!  I have my sleep study tonight (yuck) and then they will send out for my authorization numb...

April 12th is my consult. I'm so excited!

Letter for Consult - Yay!  Today in the mail came the letter I've been waiting for.  The letter from the Weight Loss Center stating that I am good to schedule my 1st consult with my soon-to-be surgeon....

Last requirement - I finally, after waiting forever it seems, have a date for my sleep study.  I'm scheduled for 4*12.  Then, I go back for my 6th visit to the Weight Control Center.  After that, it'...