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Knee replacement 3 months post RNY - I have done well with my weight loss (75+ pounds total) and went this week to see the surgeon about the possibility of getting my knee replacement.  In my mind I guess I expected h...

Stomach pain - 4 weeks post op - So I am 4 weeks post op today, and about 4 or 5 days ago I started having minor stomach pain whenever I eat.  I can literally feel the food as soon as it hits my pouch and I get a ...

Husband's Surgery / Re-admission to hospital - Wow... what a week this has been.  Hubby's surgery was Monday morning (6/16).  Surgery went great, he did amazingly well in recovery, was getting his fluids in, walking, and doing ...

Husband / Wife surgery - any advice? - I know in the past I have heard from some of you where both you and your spouse had surgery.  I had my RNY on June 3rd and my husband goes in on Monday (6/16) for his surgery!  I h...

NO hunger at all.... - Has anyone else experienced this? I have absolutely no hunger whatsoever.  I have to force myself to eat something and I struggle with getting it down.  I'm only on my third day of...

So proud of you! You are doing great on this journey :-)

I'm officially on the losers bench! - Surgery was yesterday and I just finished my second walk of the hallway this morning.  I had some gas issues during the night, but other than that feeling better than expected.  So...

Two days until surgery! - Wow!  I can't believe it's finally here.  THIS is the week I have my surgery  After stalling for a few weeks on my pre-op diet, I've lost an additional 10 lbs in the past month, s...

The KEY to LONG TERM success? - My surgery is next week, and like most of you and I have read and researched just about anything I can get my hands on about the RNY procedure.  As I am sitting here today, I would...

I know how you feel. My surgery was originally scheduled for May 5th...

Roller coaster of a week.... - This has been a crazy week.  Last Friday I was so excited because I had my final physician monitored weight loss visit and turned everything in for insurance approval.  I have alre...

Getting your water in - Tips? - For those of you that are post op - - do you have any advice or tips for us awaiting surgery to help make sure we get our water in?  The info I received from the nut says to drink ...

Final phys monitored visit today! - It's official!  Today I had my last physician monitored weight loss visit.  I lost seven pounds this past month for a total of 20 pounds lost for the 3 months monitored visits.  I ...

PCP referral letter - frustrated (Vent) - Warning: Venting My surgeon's office gives us a "form" letter to take to our PCP as a sample for what they should send for the letter to the insurance. Included on that form lette...

Protein Coffee? - I've seen people mention protein coffee on here before... wonder what brands/types you use?  How much protein is in it?  

Dehydration question / early post op period - My husband has NOT had surgery yet, but we are working toward an early June surgery date.  He is self-employed and works outside 8-10 hours a day.  Not always a real physical job, ...

SO Excited! I saved $$ today (and not on my car i - When we first talked with the office manager at our surgeon's office and she explained all of the visits that we would have throughout this journey she said that my insurance requi...

Walking.... - I will be the first to admit that walking is not on my list of favorite things to do. In fact, for many years it has not even been on the list of things to do, or things I've done,...

Excess skin question - I know I have a lot of weight ahead of me to get rid of and I am hopeful and encouraged that I will do well on this journey, but one of the questions I have is about excess skin.  ...

Protein Shakes and Bars - What are your favorite brands/flavors of protein shakes and protein bars?   I'm currently hooked on Oh Yeah Chocolate Milkshake and MetraGenix 6:1 Cookies & Cream bars.   I ordered...

Protein Shakes and Bars - What are your favorite brands/flavors of protein shakes and protein bars?   I'm currently hooked on Oh Yeah Chocolate Milkshake and MetraGenix 6:1 Cookies & Cream bars.   I ordered...

Question about returning to work? - I'm just curious to hear what the average time is to return to work after RNY?  I realize it will vary based on the type of work you do, etc. but what was your experience? Please i...

Official Weigh In Today - I had my first "official" weigh in today at my 1st of three physician monitored weight loss visits - - and I have lost 11 lbs since Feb. 4th!!    I am so excited and proud of mysel...