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6 Weeks Post Op - So everything went smoothly until I tried soft and solid foods, I have had the foamies at least a half dozen times!!! My own stupid fault of course....eating too fast, not chewi...

Surgery and more..... - Had surgery Monday November 5th at 7:00 am, pre-op weigh in was 293.4 lbs. Gotta say that in spite of the pain, the whole experience was wonderful!! The staff in the pre-op unit...

Dorothy was right! There is no place like home!! - Especially after WLS surgery! I was discharged today after gaining 10 pounds in hospital

Lap Rny done - Many thanks to those who gave well wishes! They definitely helped! For those in the Flint, mi area I can heartily recommend Dr Michael Kia, superskilled and great bedside manner...

Surgery at 7:00 AM tomorrow..... - ......wish me luck?!

EGD....the sequel!! - Had my follow up EGD on Wednesday, the first one showed I had 2 ulcers. My surgeon said the second EGD showed enough improvement to be able to go ahead with the surgery!! I ...

Repeat EGD today - Had my second EGD today and the ulcers are improved enough that I can have my surgery on Monday!!!!! 

Question from a noob - Hi Guys, Steve here with a question on how soon after surgery were you able to resume light home work tasks? I am scheduled for November 5th and am hoping to put out my Chri...

Pre-op Diet - Started the pre-op diet a week early......time to put the game face on  Today is day 3 of what will be 13 days plus 2 days liquid only......so far so good, using the Premier Protei...

All Requirements met....but.... - ....found I have ulcers, so I have a follow up EGD on October 31st and if results are good I will have the lap RNY on November 5th. Two weeks to heal (fingers and toes crossed!!)

Dietician Class.....done!! - Completed my last class last night....I was the only attendee so it went very quickly (scheduled for 2 hours, took less than an hour!). Next is two weeks of healing prior to my f...

Pre-op Admission's......check! -  Had my pre-op admissions testing today....good to go! Got the opportunity to ask the surgeons PA about the ulcers...she said that in 99% of cases it will resolve in 3 to 4 weeks! ...

EGD Repeat scheduled -  So I got the date and time of my next EGD, its October 31st at noon which is just 5 short days before my scheduled RNY surgery! I asked if I should push out the surgery to allow e...

Question for the vets -  I had my EGD last Friday and they found a couple of ulcers, I was prescribed Pantaprazole. I called my surgeons office toask if I needed to reschedule my surgery and they told me ...

This is the season turn, turn, turn - Had my EGD today....turns out I have ulcers!!??....Haven't had any symptoms?? Doctor prescribed Pantaprazole and another EGD in 3 to 4 weeks, my surgery is/was scheduled for Novemb...

Just got home from EGD... - ....found out I have ulcers and may have to delay my surgery I guess it's a blessing in disguise, better to find out now and have them treated!! I have to have another EGD in 3 or...

The Road is long, with many a winding turn...... - .......but the end is definitely way closer!! Had one of the required classes tonight, "Mindful Eating". This was very interesting and enlightening and a good starter for learnin...

Date Change - So the tentative date didn't work out and my new surgery date is November 5th, so while Guy Fawkes was trying to blow up the houses of parliament, the surgeon will be blowing up (o...

Surgery Date -  "Remember, remember the fifth of November the Gunpowder, Treason and Plot I see no reason why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot" I hope there are no fireworks duri...

First Surgeon Appointment - Had my first appointment with Dr. Kia in Flint, Mi last Wednesday, September 12th, was shocked to find I had lost 5lbs prior to seeing him! His first question to me was on my Engli...

Finally........Meet the surgeon - Wednesday, September 12th I finally got to meet Dr. Michael Kia, my chosen surgeon. I think i made a great choice!! First thing he asks is what part of England I am from, then proc...

Referral arrived -  Well, I have to say I'm surprised at how quickly the referral came through, got it in the mail yesterday (Friday). It is for the Bariatric center rather than just the surgeon so I...

Cum on get happy!!! -  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2190863/Semen-good-womens-health-helps-fight-depression.html