I am 4 days post op RNY and had my first bowel movement at home the day I was discharged. It was black/dark red in color and runny. I called my Dr and he advised it was normal but if it persisted for …
Ok besides Spring Cleaning:grumble: what activities do you enjoy once the weather starts getting nicer??? What are some NEW activities that you are thinking about picking up this year?? Challenge your…
How many of you all bought compression tops or bottoms for working out? I am wondering where I can get some at my size- about a woman's 24 (plus). I have always had a bigger midsection that anything e…
Hi everyone! So I live with my brother and through out this journey with doctors and the pre-op diet he has been very supportive and encouraging and has also started eating healthier. However..... The…
So I have surgery tomorrow morning at 730 am, gastric bypass RNY. my nerves are starting to kick in now for sure! I have to drink the magnesium citrate in about 1 1/2 hour and nothing but clear liquid…
Potential TMI, you've been warned! :) So, like many WLS folks, I have a terrible time with constipation. I drink well over the amount of water recommended per day, I've tried Miralax, Dulcolax, Senna,…
Post-ops all have to be creative sometimes to get the correct amount of protein. You can be creative with what you put your protein powder in. I've put it in muffins, pudding, jello (it was nasty, don…
I had my RNY on 10/21 and was doing great I have lost a little over 50lbs so far! But lately I have been having problems with really bad back pain, so I went to the Doctor and they did a CT scan and s…
Hi all!! I'm flying to florida on Saturday for a week vacation. Of course I know there will be a lot of challenges with eating out, and staying on schedule, but does anyone have any tips/tricks for me…
Hello friends. I am just checking in. My RNY is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10. I am into the liquid diet now and already sick of sweet protein drinks. Physically I feel pretty good but my protein sh…
So i just went to the Dr 2 days ago and i found out my band slipped. They removed all of the fluid and i have to go back in 3 weeks if the slip doesn't adjust and correct itself i will have to have a …
My preop visit is next week and I thought I'd reach out to all of you to see what you wish you'd thought to ask before the surgery. Something to help you get ready or to stock up in the house? Somethi…
Just got my call back from Kaiser here in SoCal - Pre-Op appointment is 2/18 Surgery is 2/24. After my initial consult with the surgeon yesterday, his recommendation is the full RnY, mostly because I …
So after four years of being banded I decided I better get off my big bobo and exercise because I am failing the band. The band is not failing me for sure. I am scared, excited and worried. I am going…
I had my surgery 4 months ago and i've lost about 80lbs. Lately, i have noticed that i'm losing a little more than just fat. I mean my hair. I used to have a random strands fall out here and there. My…
Hit the 100 lb mark today, 5 months and 1 week since I had the surgery to save my life. Honestly, I'd be completely happy if I only lost another 10-20 lb but I'm still shooting for my goal and need to…
I had the sleeve done last week. We had no pre-op dieting for the most part. First two days of clear liquids. Now Im struggling with the full liquid diet. I hate brothy soup, tapioca, yogurt, cream of…
Hi all! I am 8 years post op and am maintain a 145 lbs weight loss. I find myself still in old habits and was hoping that I could get tips from newbies to help me out. I am not chewing food properly. …
Ive come to the conclusion that I was not well prepped for the post-op diet. After all the research I had done, I had not looked at the stages of the diet. Had I done so, I am not sure I would have we…
Hi everyone! I am scheduled to have my sleeve surgery in three weeks, only a few days until I start my pre-op Protein - low carb diet... I am a little nervous, does anyone have any suggestions, tips?
I know there have been several discussions previously on this topic, but I cannot find them. I just celebrated my one year Surgiversary (blog to come) and my surgeon has recommended a body contour spe…
I am prepping for surgery in a few months and would love to follow you on mfp. I hope to be prepared for success and I would love to help each other! Thanks! -Melody
Here's a question for those with a LapBand. I've had mine for a few years. The day before yesterday, I ate pizza (yes, I'm bad occasionally). Usually it's OK. However, this time, I got a sharp stabbin…
Hi everyone, I had the rny on dec 23rd. And up to 4 days ago i was walking and doing my exercises as told. Pain was getting almost non existent. I went back to work and was good and just sat at the co…
Hello everyone. I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the life so many of you, have went after and succeeded in gaining! I would like to formally introduce myself and give you a little background…
After my tummy tuck, I developed an inguinal hernia. Any one ever had this issue, repaired? I know a lot of unknown hernias repaired during gastric surgeries
I have hit my first major milestone since starting on my WLS journey, That milestone is that I am now under 200lbs!!! I have not weighed in under 200lbs since I was in HS which was about 15 years ago!…
Hello everyone! :flowerforyou: Hope your year has started off on the right foot! If not well switch feet!!:tongue: I am interested in starting a topic about RESOLUTIONS! Share with us some of your New…
I have been sharing a bit a few weeks ago about the "not-so-nice" time we are going through... And I am not going to bore you with my 'sad' story.... Things are just pretty much ****ty (sorry for the …
So, I have this number in my head, 150. That is/was my final goal. Started this journey at 355 and am at 168 now. 150 is a nice round number, accountants like that...lol But as I get closer to my goal…
