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Sick and tired of sick and tired - Will be 6 months out tomorrow. Down 86 lbs from highest weight. Labs at 3 months were good. Gallbladder removal at 3 months out too. Went on cruise 3 weeks ago to Grand Caym...

Gurgly Wurgly - I haven't really had the gurgles before but my stomach is being heard by anyone within a 5 mile radius.  What do you say to people when you are trying to have a conversation and...

What is causing the exhaustion? - I am 15 weeks post op...down 67 pounds. I am so tired every single day...beyond normal. I have my 3 month bloodwork next week as I had my gall bladder out at 12 weeks. I also ge...

The old gallbladder.... - In the ER after pain in upper right stomach area. They said lots of stones on ultrasound. Waiting to go back for cat scan.

First week back to work...How do you handle the mu - I know that I am not hungry!  But prior to surgery, everyone at work would 'munch' all day.  I am not and now I feel out of sorts.  I'm not a slacker at work and stay busy all d...

One Month Post-Op Visit - I'm one month out today.  I am doing well overall.  Have lost 36 pounds...(30 since surg) but am having a hard time getting my fluids and protein in due to nausea.  I worked with t...

Nik!!! -  I went for my one month check up today and also met with the NUT.   While going over my premaintenance phase, she wrote down your website on my packet.  She said she was inspired ...

Where Oh Where Did..... -  my ticker go?

3 weeks post op and 2 questions... -  When can I swallow a vitamin?    Chewables are making me nauseated. Any and all protein drinks make me throw up.  The NUT moved me to eating tuna, chicken and soft cheesed and ...

Home from hospital - question about fluids - I've had about 24 oz of fluid since this morning and feel that I cannot take another drop in.  It feels that if I do, then it will all come up or out. How am I supposed to get 6...

Not being released... - little to no pain. Nausea is kicking my rear....not getting in enough fluids, less than 10 oz. yedsterday.  changing from zofran to reglan. any tips?

Waiting to go back! -  At the hospital.....waiting to go back.   My nerves are in overdrive.    My surgery buddy just went back to get the sleeve.   Sorry for rambling.....

Clothes for after surgery - What is comfortable for the weeks following surgery?

Thank YOU! - I'm having surgery 9/17 and without this board and all of you wonderful people, i'm not sure this would be happening. I have read your posts, asked questions, and searched old p...

7 days from now.... - I'll be on the operating table right about now.  Yahoo!

Too much protein? - I'm on the pre-op diet and supposed to have 1 shake for breakfast, 1 for lunch and a 4 oz meat/small veggie for dinner and one snack during the day. So far I have had: 40g pr...

Love, Love, Love this shake! - Ultimate Flurry Hi-Protien Shake - 40g protien 2 carb 1g sugar  15oz can I'm on the preop liquid diet so the 1g sugar isn't bothering me.  Will it hurt after surgery?

Could you travel at 2 weeks post op? - We are scheduled to go visit the in-law 2.5 weeks after my surgery - a 9 hour ride.  I'm not sure how everyone feels around that point and wonder if you would mind telling me if it...

Hospital - How many days were you in the hospital? I will also have my hiatal hernia repaired, insurance approved 3 days for me.

I see that there are already surgery buddies waiti - 9/17/12

9/17/2012 - I have a surgery date!!    My nerves are in overdrive right now!!

Cardiologist Appt - Ugh - I was going for a followup appointment where he declared me healthy and then went on to tell me how he does not believe in WLS.  He said that I should try his way of 6 months...

Hair Loss - I've been trying to research this but I want to know what you all have experienced in the way of hair loss.  My hair is very find and on the thinner side to begin with. Should I...

New Here - Hi everyone!   I was verbally approved for bypass last week by the insurance company.  I was looking into getting VSG but that was denied and they told me that RNY was their 'surge...