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18 mos and new Dr? - Hi, I had RNY 18 mos ago.  I lost about 72 pounds I was considered a light weight.  However, my doc did not offer any follow up care.  I saw him in the office.  He checked BP and w...

Happy new year confused and eager to start new - Hi all. Here is my resolution to just follow a plan (of anyone willing to share theirs) and stick. I had gb in 8/13. I have lost 50 pounds (goal 100) so I am half way there but m...

Hi. Need help and don't know where to turn - I had surgery 8/13. I am down 50lbs so I should be happy. I feel scared. I have low energy, prob not enough liquid or protein or vitamins. I am not on any restriction as I don't ha...

My Nsv!!! - I am four months out. I down 50 pounds which means i am half to my goal. I have a Christmas party tonight. So I went shopping for first time since surgery. I went into Banana Repu...

Hi. You are Doing great!! I can relate to pain as I have it in my...

8 weeks out. Exhausted - I can barely motivate to do anything. I feel like sleeping all the time. I also had my period which laid me in bed the entire weekend. I getting my protein and water. What is goin...

terrible weekend tummy sore - I am 7 weeks out tomorrow. I went away this weekend with DH and kids.  We rented a boat and the lake was choppy.  My DH (or should I call him a teenage boy at this point) decided t...

Do you ever feel like this won't work for you? - I have been spending all night looking at the before and after photos.  Just like I used to look at the People magazine of people who lost 100 POUNDS!  Thinking, that it great for ...

Concerned about hunger 5 weeks out -  So, I am 5.5 weeks out.  Lost 26 pounds and concerned that I feel so hungry.  I eat 5-6 times a day.  I am still on "soft foods" and will continue until I am 12 weeks.  My surgeon...

5 weeks post op. low energy -  When did you start working out? I walk a little but not consistently. My knees are in so much pain. I feel so tired that I can't get motivated to walk/work out. When did you start...

Help Something stuck -  I am 5.5 weeks out. Still on soft foods. But was ok'd to go back to my regular vitamins. Thy are big so I broke them in half but accidentally swallowed vitamin along with another ...

rate what I ate today - I am on a soft food diet.  The doctor said really well cooked pasta would be fine.  I am not allowed any fruits/veggies/meats.  I feel like I ate too much today, but now I don't ev...

My misconceptions about surgery -  I am 3.5 weeks out from surgery. I thought I would have healed much faster. I thought I was really strong and would be up and walking around fast. I thought I would NoT be hungry....

Didn't realize Labor Day would be somewhat difficu - Today, I miss my old friend food.  We went to the beach (lovely) but kids got hungry, so of course asked for a burger.  DH decided he didn't want one, he would go home and cook a s...

Pulling, sharp pain left side below belly button? -  I guess it feels like I pulled something. It hurt all day yesterday and through the night if ingot up or sat down. I worry I did something picking up all my kids stuff around the ...

I ate too much - But I can't tell.  I am supposed to do 1 oz.  I was stuck in Dr office (very very small) with my two DS' 4 and 5 years old.  They kept me there for two hours!!!  I was furious.  Th...

Frustrated and sad. -  It has been two and a half weeks since my surgery. I still have a lot of pulling pain in my abdomen. I non soft foods. I have diarrhea. I am scares to eat. I feel like I can eat w...

Soft food stage 2 weeks post op -  Hi all. Looking for ideas on soft food. Any input on these?  Avocados Campbell's chicken noodle soup (no chx) Sushi Hummus  Deli meat (turkey/ chx breast)  My doctor said ...

Are you ever hungry? -  I had surgery two weeks ago today. I have been moved to soft foods.  However yesterday I felt hungry all day. I know people feel sick or they can't take more than a few bites. I d...

Help adhesive tape reaction -  I cannot stop itching. The area around my incisions are puffy red. Not the incision itself. It is from the steri strips. Can I put Benadryl on it? What will help. 

How much yogurt can you eat? -  So I found a yogurt today. It is Nancy's Greek with 22 whopping grams however, I shouldn't be eatin the whole container in one meal right? It's a 6 oz serving. I thought only 1-2 ...

Forgot to ask about chewable vitamins -  Any recommendations? I have to take chewable for three weeks. Also any calcium/vit d recs? Thanks. 

First post op visit -  My first post op visit and ingot to move to soft foods. I love my surgeon. I was so scared to eat that he decided to share his breakfast with me ;). It was easy but I am Very used...

8 days post op having hard time with family dinner -  Hi. Well I am doing much better these days pain wise. I feel stronger everyday. However I am really mourning food.  I thought I wasn't going to be hungry. I keep thinking did my s...

6 days post op clear liquid diet-hungry? -  So am I hungry or is this what is called head hunger. I want a tomato and avocado bagel. I was a piece of chicken. I want bean soup. Could I be hungry? I am on this stage for 4 mo...