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Pain in Left Middle Back/Flank??? - I'm 7 months post op & all of sudden this morning I developed a pretty intense pain on the left side of my middle back/flank area.  Everytime I move it really hurts.  I saw my surg...

Help w/6-Month Post-Op Labs?? - I see my surgeon tomorrow for my 6 month post op visit & just got my lab results online from my clinic's website.  I want to be prepared for my visit tomorrow & would love to have ...

3-Month Surgeriversary w/Pics !! - Today is my 3-month surgeriversary & I feel great!  I have no regrets & look forward to the rest of this journey!!

Protein Ice Power Shot?? - I just read about Protein Ice Power Shots by ANSI.  They state "Protein Ice Power Shots contain 32g of Protein, 10g of Glutamine and 6g of BCAA's. We have left out the carbs, fat a...

Carbonyl Iron? - Vitamin Gurus I Would Love Your R - OK I have a question about Iron.  My mom is 5.5 years post op & has had very low iron almost from the get-go.  She has tried everything that the Doc's have told her to get her Iron...

Pain Near Belly Button Incision?? - I am exactly 5 weeks post op from RNY.  I returned to work last Tuesday (desk job) and noticed when I was sitting in my office chair if I would rotate my body to the left I would h...

4 Weeks Post-Op!! - I am 4 weeks post-op and feeling great!  I have lost 20 lbs & 19 inches!!!  Thanks to everyone on this forum for all of the support.  Reading the posts have really helped me & enco...

Discouraged - 16 Days Post-Op - Well, I am 16 days post op and have only lost 12.5 lbs (does not include the 11lbs I gained in the hospital and lost right away).   I am getting in 50-60 oz of liquid/day & 50-60g ...

11 Days Post-Op - Slow Weight Loss?? - I am 11 days post-op and am concerned that I have only lost 6.5 lbs since surgery.   I actually gained 11 lbs in the hospital & have lost those 11 lbs + an additional 6.5 lbs.  Is ...

5 Days Post-Op - Update - Hi Everyone!  I am happy to report that I made it through my May 4th surgery and am now on the loser's bench!!  I had a Lap RNY & my gallbladder removed and the surgery took much l...

Surgery Tomorrow - Yippee - The big day is finally tomorrow!!  I am excited & nervous, as I have never had surgery before.  I am ready to start this new happier, healthier chapter in my life.  I could use as ...

Weight Loss on 2 Week Pre-Op Liquid Diet? - I just finished the 1st week of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet.  The first four days were horrible because I got the flu and ended up losing 8 lbs in 4 days.  As of today I have gain...

TMI......Help with Pre-Op Liquid Diet!! - I am on day 5 of a 2 week pre-op liquid diet.  The hunger hasn't been bad at all, but I have had horrible diarrhea & gas since day 1.  Is this normal?  I've tried Immodium & that h...

Wish Me Luck - 2 week Pre-Op Liquid Diet Starts To - Wish me luck.....I start my 2 week pre-op liquid diet tomorrow.  I am excited that my May 4th surgery is coming quickly, but I am dreading the next 2 weeks on liquids.  Anybody hav...

Approved & Got A Date - So Happy/Anxious!! - I found out today that my insurance company has approved my RNY & my surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4th!!  I am so happy & excited, but yet very anxious & nervous.  An...