Ellen J.

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Chest pain after vomiting -   I'm 6  weeks out RNY and had a bout of vomiting last night. I think something was stuck or I over ate, I'm not sure. Anyway, this morning I have upper abdomen pain into my chest ...

chest pain after vomiting -  I'm 6  weeks out RNY and had a bout of vomiting last night. I think something was stuck or I over ate, I'm not sure. Anyway, this morning I have upper abdomen pain into my chest a...

Protein Bars -  As hard as I'm trying, I know I'm not getting enough protein. I really can't stand protein shakes so I can usually only finish 1/2 before I'm just done with it. So, my question is...

1 1/2 weeks out and barely any weight loss - Had RNY Dec 30 and so far I've only lost about 10 pounds. My weight seems to be really up and down too. For example. I weighed 218.6 yesterday and today I'm 223. What the heck??? I...

Will anything quench my thirst? -  For some reason everything I drink makes me even more thirsty. I'm 6 days post op. I used to love plain water but now it makes me gag. I like the taste of the crystal light packet...

5 days out and I'm hungry!!!!! -  I had RNY on Friday Dec 30. I'm feeling great! No pain at all...but, every time I see something I'm not allowed to eat I crave it fiercely. To the point I am down right angry. For...

Yay! So excited for you. I'll be joining you on that bench tomorrow...

Granddaughters??? No way!!! You look WAY too young to have...

Post Op Cookbooks/Recipes - Does anyone have any suggestions for post op cookbooks or recipe sites? Any books/sites I need to stay away from? 

APPROVED!!!!!! - Finally, after waiting on pins and needles, I got word that my insurance has approved my RNY and will pay in full. Sooooooo excited. I made a complete fool of myself on the phone w...

Waiting on Insurance Approval - So I got the call today that all my paperwork has been submitted to the insurance company for approval. SOOOOO nervous. They said it could take up to 3 weeks. This is gonna be a lo...

Today's a big day. A little nervous. -  So, today I meet with my surgeon to schedule the surgery and submit everything to the insurance. I'm so afraid of being denied. Has anyone been denied? What was your next step? Wh...

Protein shakes, Yuck! Any ideas how to make them b -  So, protein shakes are not my favorite things. My surgery isn't for a while yet, but I'm searching now so when they become necessary I won't have to search then.  I've tried the N...