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FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH DUMPING NEED ADVICE - I AM 14 MONTHS OUT OF RNY AND A FEW NIGHTS AGO I PUSHED THE ENVELOPE A BIT TOO MUCH. STARTED DROOLING, RAN TO VOMIT AND RETCH, SHAKING VIOLENTLY. PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK. DO...

TURKEY NECK - HAD RUEN-Y LAST YEAR AND AM DOWN OVER 100 POUNDS. DOING WELL. CAN DEAL WITH FLABBY BAT WINGS BUT LOOKING FOR SOME GOOD SUGGESTIONS ON A FIRMING ANTI WRINKLE CREAM FOR MY SAGGY NECK...

won't seem to make time to exercise!! - What is wrong with me? I know I feel better when I exercise, but always find excuses why I don't have time. I went thru all this to get healthy and yet I won't make myself do it...

Alternate between constipation and explosion since - Just when I think I might be getting regulated, wow!  Have tried MOM, Mirilax, Guar Gum, some kind of super seeds, ugh. And then, oh the worst tease, I will go, and it seems nor...

vitamin confusion - I have read that post RNY we can't have sustained release or gel tabs. Now my nut tells me that it is ok to have gel tabs. Yes, they are easier to swallow, but has there been a ...

Liquid calcium that is bearable! - I am 2 months out and have been taking liquid Calcium Mag Citrate by LifeTime. It comes in a few different flovors, some chalky taste but doable.  1 tablespoon has  600 mg calci...

All the Bariatric Docs have different rules and Re - Hi. I am 2 months out, down 53 pounds. My surgeon and his whole office including the nut. believe that their patients should NOT drink any protein shakes after week 2, 64 oz of ...

Healthy vitamins - My nut has given me the names of some chewable vits, including CENTRUM, NATURES MADE etc, that you can purchase anywhere. I am 3 weeks out and I am accustomed to taking vitamins...

New help for constipation?! - Anyone ever hear of a product called H2go?  I found it at the Vitamin shoppe and did some research. Has anyone used it?

Difference of opinion - I am i week out of RNY and my surgeon INSISTS on 36 mg of iron and 800 mcg of folic acid in a daily multi vit.  Some of the bariatric vits don't have either one or the other. I ...

IRON? - Ladies, do we need to take iron post menopausal or is it for everyone who has had RNY?

PAIN MEDS - I KNOW THERE IS NO MORE ADVIL, ASPIRIN ANY NSAID, TYLENOL IS A WASTE, SO WHAT DO YOU TAKE FOR A BAD HEADACHE?

Listening to subliminal messages in surgery!? - Has anyone gotten the ok to have a tiny mp3 player and earbuds on while undergoing surgery? I have a great pre and post subliminal cd recorded on a tiny cheap mp3 player I bough...

ISOPURE CLEAR FOR PRE OP? - I will be starting my 3 day pre op clear liquids only and heard about Isopure clear?  would this be considered a "clear liquid"?  I know I can have broth, and jello, etc but thi...

Need advice on purchasing what I need to drink and - I am scheduled for RNY in mid December and and excited and terrified! I would like some advice on what folks have been eating and drinking and the healthiest brands for post op....

Pre RNY exercise- OMG! - Hi. I am a 58 yr old woman scheduled for RNY in mid December. I have been a couch potato for years and have recently started walking every day for the past few weeks.. Yesterday...

boobs questions - I am scheduled for RNY in mid December.  I am 300 lbs and have HUGE girls!  I wear a 46 I yes I. Any thoughts or experiences with ladies who have similar issues?  How much will th...

ZUMBA GOLD - Anyone have experience with Zumba Gold?  I have found some ongoing classes in my area (Syracuse, NY) but can't find a class that will teach it from the beginning.  Are there any GO...

pre op exercise to help me get ready for surgery -  I am a 300 lb 58 yr old couch potato!  I am scheduled for RNY in December. I would like to begin some type of exercise now, to help me get safely thru surgery, and to start gettin...

pre op preparations -  I am scheduled for RNY in December. What sorts of things did people do to get themselves physically prepared, like changing habits, exercising etc. Someone told me I need to get s...

Requirements of my surgeon -  I just received  the instructions and all the dates for my pre-op appts. including the psychiatrist.  I was suprised that it did not include a colonoscopy or endoscopy.  I says th...

surgery date but not approved yet?? -  My surgeon's office's insurance lady called me to set the date and told me to expect a packet of appts I need to keep. They already have the notes from my Primary doc and said we ...

William o'malley and sleeve -  Anyone have experience with dr. O'malley and the sleeve proceedure? Can not seem to find any info on how many Sleeve proceedures he has done and how they have turned out.