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NSV - Well, yesterday was an awesome day because THREE people noticed my weightloss!!  Wearing the same tops of my work "uniforms" for convenience, so I'm extra excited they noticed. Oh,...

Any tips for keeping energy level up? - I do well until early afternoon- I feel lacodasical. Preop, I was pretty energetic during the day, but I'm starting to feel A LITTLE sluggish. I'm getting my proteins, working on t...

No restiction - all of a sudden, as of yesterday, I feel zero restriction!!  What the he!!?  I can drink liquids, gulp them in fact. I have had terrible problems with liquids since surgery. I felt...

What is tha actual cause of the gurgling? - i know it's normal and it doesn't bother me, although it sometimes does startle me!  I only really hear it when I'm home where it's quiet. When I do hear a bit of it, it makes me h...

I have a cold. - Anyone have a miracle cure, PLEASE?  I'm desperate. 

How would one know - if they had "sprung" a leak?  I had a weird and sudden sharp pain in my front left side yesterday. It wasn't horrible, but severe enough that I barked out an "AAUGH!"  Would probab...

who was the lady thinking of backing out? - Anyone remember who The poster was yesterday who was wanting to cancel her surgery set for today ( I believe)?  I'm wondering what she decided. 

Tomorrow will be 4 weeks since my RNY - and I feel great!  The only weird thing I've found is I feel like there is something keeping me from squatting down or bending over comfortably. Nothing like "there's something the...

Has anyone tried - premier protein dark chocolate mint protein bars?  Taste good??

I went to a support group meeting tonight - and to my surprise it was at the office of another doctor within the same hospital system as my doctor (whom I adore).  It came up in conversation with some of his patients in atte...

So, after thinking it sounded kind of ridiculous, - I downloaded My Fitness Pal and started a food diary. It's completely awesome!  I try to put everything down to even a mint on my journal. It is so helpful. I've found I haven't be...

Just hanging out over here, - trying to enjoy a week long stall in my 3rd week. Woohoo!  Is there any such thing as a "plateau buster" some diets have??  This sux 

Got too big for my britches - and had a tiny bit of bbq brisket and about 5 small bites of potato salad. Hurting pretty bad. Should I go for a walk??? 3 weeks post RNY. 

What is NSV? -  I See this and ???

At my 10 day post op Dr. Appointment - he told me he'd be happy with my getting 30 gm, not necessarily the req'd 60 gm protein a day. What does that mean?  Am I losing too slowly/quickly?

Going back to work - I'm going back to work on Sunday. A little nervous. What advice can you offer?

How bad would it be - if I had regular coffee instead of decaf one day?  I just miss the flavor. 

Why do I just randomly get nauseous? - im almost 2 weeks in and can not really complain about my experience. However, the last two days I've been really getting out of the house more and both days I've had random waves ...

Probably a ridiculous question, but - which side is my actual pouch on?  (I was under the impression it was on the left?)  I'm 10 days out, feel great, but am experiencing a bit of discomfort on my right side. Sometime...

I'm excited for you! You'll do well because your are so motivated. I...

I'm 9 days in and worried - that something is wrong. Nothing bothers me. I can drink too much at a time (not that I'm trying).  Tonight I made malt o meal and it went down too easy. I'm scared my pouch isn't ...

4 days in, horrible taste in mouth, everything tas - or eating anything!  Even water tastes completely disgusting. Any idea what is causing this and what I can do to make it better?  I gargle with listerine several times a day. Helps...