Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Weight Gain - So, this is my problem, I can not eat any normal food without getting sick, especially carbs and meat. I can however eat sugar without limit!! That is all I eat!! I have gained 20l...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
1 year out 10/29 - It's been a year WOW!! I can not believe it. I have lost 158 pds, 328 at surgery, 170 today, I feel great! My Doc would like to see me at 150. I do have problems with food intake. ...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
10 months out - I am 10 months out, I have lost 140 pds. I'm stuck right now at 184 and can not seem to move! Is it normal to slow down the further out you get? Or is this it, and I should be happ...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Celebrex? - I had The RNY 8 1/2 months ago, I have a large heal spur that needs surgery, but I can not afford to take 6 months off work. My primary care doctor wants to prescribe Celebrex. Can...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Nauseous all the time! - I'm 8 months out and for the last 2 weeks have felt very nauseous. It starts when I get up and will last until late afternoon. I begin to feel better around 2pm. During this time I...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
6 months out and down 107 pds YAY!!!! - Feeling GREAT!!! I am down 107 pds, I started at 328 and now 221. Still have about 70 pds to go to reach my goal weight! I went from a size 28 to 18 and they are even loose!!! I am...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
5 months post op! - I am having trouble being able to eat as much as my bariatric doctors are requesting that I eat. I can only eat 4 to 6 teaspoons of anything I eat. I don't get sick, but I do have ...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Spot on my Liver - I went to my Doctor for the pain in my upper right abdomin, had a ultrasound and they found a 6cm spot on my liver. It is not related to my surgery at all. Having a MRI on Friday a...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Pain!!! - I been having pain at my largest incision site, only when I touch it, or put the least amount of pressure on it. If I press on the site it's very tender. Any suggestions as to what...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Steroids and RNY - I have a short Achilles Tendon that is shredding, and I need surgery to repair it. I am in extreme pain, and was taking Motrin 800 for the pain and inflamation. I would occasionall...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Frustrated Again:( - I have posted something very similar to this before, but please be patient with me! I had my surgery on October 29th, I have lost 38 pds! I feel like this is going sooo slow! I fee...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Frustrated!!! - I had my surgery on October 29th, and I am at a stall! I have only lost 21 pounds. Is this normal? I know everyone loses at a different rate, but everytime I get on that scale late...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
What is a Sticture? - I woke up this morning and I feel as though something is stuck right in the middle of my throat. It almost feels like my throat is closing! I can get my liquids, jello, hot cereal ...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Puree Diet - I was looking at my bariatric binder that tells what stage of diet to move on to, and at what day. On Tuesday I should be moving to stage III, puree. They gave me a sample diet of ...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Thaimine Deficiency - My Dr, just called with blood results. My liver and kidney functions are good, B12 is good, protein is a little low but still in range. My Thaimine is low, I did receive a B1, and ...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Calcium Crystals - Has anyone ever tryed the Calcium Crystals? They are put out by Bariatric Advantage. I am having a terrible time getting my calcium in. I am having no problem getting in the muti v...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Post-Op day 7 Muscle weakness - Maybe I am trying to rush recovery, but my muscles and limbs feel very weak! My hip joints hurt. I just went for a little walk to get my mail and my joints in my left leg were kill...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Post-Op 4 days/Pouch - I am having trouble getting fluids and protein down. I am so afraid of having a dumping issue. I am sipping all the time, water and protein shake but have not been able to get a fu...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Back pain when I breathe - I called my surgeon about the pain I am feeling on my right side. It doesn't hurt when I am sitting, just when I get up and attempt to walk, just hard to breathe, and when I am up ...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Ulcers - Just had my surgery on the 29th, came home the 30th, was readmitted for Cellulitis in both forearms form repeated attempts at IV's. Surgery went well, but now I am experiencing pai...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
24 hours away backing out is not a option! - Please everyone be patient with me as I am having the pre surgery jitters and need some TLC. I will no doubt continue to post here until I am wheeled into surgery LOL!!!  My surge...

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Surgery the 29th - My surgery is the 29th and I am so nervous!!! I was crying while talking to my daughter, asking what am I doing to myself? Is this normal?

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Drain tube - So, my surgery is the 29th and I am getting very nervous!!!! I have heard alot about the drain tube. Do you come home with that, and is it very painful when removed?

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Pre-Op Diet Shakes - I am starting my Pre-op diet on Monday and I don't care for the shakes (HMR-800) that the bariatric center recommends.  Can anyone recommend a better brand?

Victoria A. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Post-Op and Leg Cramps - I am scheduled for my RNY on October 29th. I suffer from severe leg cramps, and am worried that after my surgery with vitamin deficiency that they will become worse and more freque...
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10/29/2012
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Aug 14, 2012
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