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Have I stretched out my pouch already???? - I'm 8 wks post op (RNY).  In 6 wks, I lost 44 lbs.  The last couple weeks, when I hit my first plateau,  I've been eating too much and too fast already!! I've gained 4 lbs back!!! ...

4 wks post-op and got a question - Could be a TMI thing, but here's goes.  My poop is bright orange or bright yellow...should I be concerned or mention it to the doc?  I have battled horrendous nausea the entire mon...

Super thirsty & nasty taste in my mouth-8 days - Had RnY a week ago yesterday.  Doing really well, actually.  Having bouts of nausea, and I'm so thirsty I can hardly stand it.  I also have the nastiest taste in my mouth all the t...

6 days post-op & and an issue - Had a lap RNY (revision fm VBG) on Mar 20.  Still sore and having to take it easy.  I get weak several times a day and have to lie down.  Having issues with heart burn/indigestion....

Surgery Tomorrow! - Finally!  I wondered for awhile if it would ever happen!  I'm not even nervous.  I dread the first 48 hours...that's always the worst time after surgery.   I hope it'll be worth it...

I'm glad everything went well and you're home and on the mend. ...

SURGERY DATE!!!! - Yeah, I'm having a revision from VBG to RnY on March 20th!!!  I'm so happy and excited!  Can hardly wait!

SURGERY DATE!!!! - Yeah, I'm having a revision from VBG to RnY on March 20th!!!  I'm so happy and excited!  Can hardly wait! 

Syntrax Nectar - Ok, dumb question.  I've got my Syntrax Nectar in prep for my return from surgery.  I opened one this morning out of curiosity and there's no scoop.  I've shaken it and still don't...

TRICARE & Revisions - Found out yesterday afternoon that TRICARE instituted a "Once in a lifetime" clause regarding Bariatric surgery in August 2011.  Started my quest for revision to RNY in September. ...

TRICARE & Revisions - Found out yesterday afternoon that TRICARE instituted a "Once in a lifetime" clause regarding Bariatric surgery in August 2011.  Started my quest for revision to RNY in September. ...

Probably a dumb question...but.... - I thought I was getting a brown sugar substitute, but it turns out it's Splenda & brown sugar "blend".  Will that cause me to dump like regular sugar?!?!?!?!?  Trying to stock the ...

Food issues after revision?????? - Ever since I had the VBG 17 years ago, I have not been able to reheat and eat leftover protein. I have to have freshly prepared meat, poultry, or fish. Was wondering if it will be ...

Food issues with revision surgery - Ever since I had the VBG 17 years ago, I have not been able to reheat and eat leftover protein. I have to have freshly prepared meat, poultry, or fish. Was wondering if it will be ...

Food Issues with revision surgery - Ever since I had the VBG 17 years ago, I have not been able to reheat and eat leftover protein.  I have to have freshly prepared meat, poultry, or fish.  Was wondering if it will b...

Newbie - Just want to say thanks to everyone who participates in this forum.  I've learned so much already and I know I'm gonna be on here constantly in a few weeks.  I'm going this afterno...

Revision Surgery - Is there anyone out there who had a Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG) and has had to have a RNY later on?