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Prevacid post op - My last question for this morning, I promise. I got a prescription for Prevacid post-op. I started taking it but didn't need it...didn't have reflux or gas or anything digesti...

Typical stalling cycles? - Is there a typical "schedule" for stalling?  Like, for instance, at 4 weeks, at 6 weeks, etc.? Wondering if there's anything I can do to prepare myself for the eventuality of it...

FRUIT - I feel like I'm about to lose it. Walked by a fruit stand today and the smell of strawberries in the heat almost pushed me over the edge. I am only 2 weeks post op but I am mis...

Kosher? - Hello all, Wonder if there are any RNY kosher folks out there?  I keep a strictly kosher home and eat vegetarian in restaurants.  I am anxious about my ability to get in all my...

Ack! When can I shower??? - I am almost 2 weeks out and still have not been able to take a real shower because I have all of these steristrips closing me up. I have a bandage with gauze over my belly button (...

Pain relief after the Percoset runs out... and oth - I am almost 2 weeks out and have weaned myself off the pain meds. But I still have quite a bit of pain when i am bending over (bathroom related things, TMI), and just here and ther...

What does it take to be a success? - I am posting a lot tonight! What does it take to be successful with this new pouch of mine? For those of you who are more experienced than us newbies, can you help me make a li...

lox? - So I am just under 2 weeks out and having a craving for smoked fish. I bought some lox. It's just fish...cured. It has high protein, yes, a lot of salt, and no sugar. It is soft an...

Transitioning off pain meds - Hi all, I am 10 days out and about to finish my pain meds. I have a few extra but want to reserve them just in case I reallly need them. What do you take for pain? I know no...

Wondering how "normal" this is... - My surgery was a little over a week ago, 5/17. You all have a been a great source of comfort for me as I adjust and I am wondering... I am feeling pretty good. I have not yet ha...

Post-dinner question (indigestion)? - Hi all, I am a week out from surgery and have a question. Last night and again tonight, I have this very full feeling in my chest about an hour after having eaten my dinner. Is i...

Seeking iPhone app to track food/exercise! - All your recommendations would be appreciated! I need something to help me keep track...a written food log is annoying and I want to be able to carry it around with me on my phone....

Incision pain?? - Hello all, I am less than a week out from my surgery (5/17) and am feeling pretty decent, all things considered. Getting in my protein, liquids, etc. I am, however, having seriou...

Surgery Tuesday 5/17: Any and all advice appreciat - Hi everyone! I am getting ready for RNY surgery Tuesday AM...am anxious to get it over with and get started on my recovery!! Any and all advice and encouragement is appreciated...