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Crazy questions - I get asked on a regular basis how much weight have I lost.  When I reply 120 pounds the next question is "do you feel better?"  I so want to reply "no I don't so I think I want...

Thought for today - If you get a virus do you still call it a stomach virus or do you call it a pouch virus?  Have a great Friday!  Be blessed. 

Back from Cruise - My wife and I returned from a seven day cruise celebrating out 25 th anniversary last night. At ten months out I had valid concerns regarding being able to eat on the ship. The cr...

Giving thanks - I am almost to my 10 month surgiversary and have lost 112 pounds. I know that there are some who lose more and some who lose less so I am thankful for every pound I have lost. I h...

Longhorn - I took my family to Longhorn Steakhouse last night for my sons birthday. I watched my oldest son eat a 18 oz steak with a salad and potato and the rest of my family had similar amo...

Life is good - I had my RNY on December 20, 2012. I now have lost 90 pounds. I have had zero complications. I have started playing golf again for first time in a decade and am scheduled to walk...

Blessed - I am three months and three days out and have lost 50 pounds post surgery and a total of 65 pounds. I have not had any complications although I expect to get my rear kicked this we...

New FB group - I created a new Facebook group call WLS Hangout. Not sure I did it correctly so if you want to join it and can't please let me know.

Every day is a new experience. - Everyday is an adventure. I like to think I have read enough books and listened to enough people to know what I can and can not eat at two plus months out. What I have learned is...

Help - I have an angry pouch today. I can't remember the type of enzyme people recommend to settle the pouch after eating. Let me know please.

The dreaded Two week mini stall - I am two weeks post op and have hit the dreaded mini stall. I have not lost weight in three days. I am so glad I have read on here that this is not uncommon or I would be panicking...

Mental - Ok. I am ten days post op. I have lost 10 pounds plus what ever I gained in the hospital since my surgery and a total of 26 pounds including my pre op diet. I have not had any co...

Christmas Gift - Four days ago I received a great gift. My RNY is truly a blessing to me and my family. God opened so many doors over the last couple of months to allow this to happen that I am i...

Home at last - I made it home tonight. Sore and tired but not as bad as I thought it would be. I did not drink a bunch on day one but did get to walk a lot in the halls. Dr Steinberg is awesome...

I did it! - Surgery was this afternoon. Every thing is fine except the normal gas pressure. Hope to go home tomorrow.

Day before surgery - All I can say is asking me to take 12 neomycin tablets on an empty tummy the day before surgery is a cruel thing to do. Lol.

This week is the week! - This Thursday is the big day. My surgery is finally here. I get to go from starving and wanting to eat too not hungry and having to eat to stay alive. I can not wait!

Pills vs liquid meds - My surgeon says no pills ever after RNY. I see on here where others take pills. My research indicates that we can not absorb pills as well after RNY. What are your experiences tak...

day 5 of pre op diet - Diet going well. I am a lucky one. My surgeon allows me to do protein shakes for two meals and a small no carb meal for third meal. I have lost 7.5 pounds so far.

pureed blender - What is your favorite blender to use to puree food?

Day two of pre op diet - It's day two of my pre op diet and its going well. I lost 2.8 pounds on day one. I know that will slow down some but it was nice to join the losers.

It's a date! - Surgery scheduled on December 29 th. I can't wait to get on the losers bench.

Vitamin D - My surgeons office called and said my pre-op blood work showed that my vitamin D level is low. I have to begin taking pills to get them higher. Will I have to wait to have surger...

Protein shakes - Has anyone tried the protein powder from Bariatric advantage?