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I had the RNY on May 4th. I went to my surgeon for an appointment today. I am almost 6 weeks out. He said my oxygen saturation level was only 93 so he sent me for an x ray and blood work. I am a little concerned. Did anyone else have this problem?

I am feeling nervous and mystified. I just started the soft food stage today. It is the last stage before regular food. Throughout all stages. liquid, puree and now soft I felt no restriction at all. I am able to take all my pills and capsules as well.

Hi, I am on day 16 post op. I am soon ending my puree stage, and going into soft food stage. I met with my NUT today. I told her I am having trouble, because, as I eat more foods, I have a hard time getting in my required protein, without upping my cal

Hi everyone. I am 9 days post op. Today I started the puree' stage. I am following the protocols that my NUT gave out. I am nervous because, the liquid stage was fine, I had no issues and could drink the required amounts. Now I started the puree stage.

Hi fellow RNY'ers I too have had a whirlwind of emotions. Yesterday I went to work for a few hours the place is on wheels without me there. I felt pretty good have been trying to time my drinks and get in all my liquids while working. It was challengin

I was having a hard time having a bowel movement. I took some philips milk of magnesia and some colace. I had a small movement but it was extremely dark almost black and very bad odor. Excuse me for being so explicit but, I need to know. Has any of you

Hi fellow RNY'ers. This is the third day out. The first two days was a little easier getting in my 1 ounce every twenty minutes. Now I'm trying to focus more and its an ordeal. I feel bloated, it is hard to eat. I'm obsessing about getting in enough pr

i just got home from the hospital. Can someone tell me how I'm supposed to get in all the water and all the protein on a liquid diet of eating only 1 to 2 oz. at a shot. Plus the fact you have to do your vitamins medications and pain meds on top of tha

i thought everything was going well. They took out the catheter this morning. They said I have to pee on my own. I did but the doctor said it was not enough. So he just put in another catheter. Ouch. A lot of urine came out. He said we will see in the

i just came bake from my barium fluoroscopy test. I was taken down and waited an hour and a half until I got the X-ray. In any case the technician told me to take a big amount with the straw and gulp it down. I told him my doctor told me I can't gulp a

I had my surgery yesterday as planned. Everything thank g-d went well. It was scary at first but, I got through it. The pain so far is not that bad just soreness. The worst part is that I can't drink even ice chips, and my mouth is so dry & bitter. Als

I'm leaving to the hospital in an hour. I'm excited and scared. I hope everything goes well & am scared if I will manage with all the post op situations. But then again I thought I couldn't manage the pre op and I did well. I lost 15 pounds so far. Wel

Hi all. I just got a call from the hospital. They gave me the time to be there with all my last minute instructions. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm excited and scared. I hope all goes well and I adapt well to my recovery and new life. I couldn't d

I am on my 3 week pre-op diet. I am following everything to a T. I am very concerned, because, the weight loss is minimal. Twice in the last 2 weeks I had exactly the same weight 3 days in a row and then dropped a pound or a pound and a half. I always

Dear fellow rny'ers,

I am on my 3 week pre-op diet. I am following everything to a T. I am very concerned, because, the weight loss is minimal. Twice in the last 2 weeks I had exactly the same weight 3 days in a row and then dropped a pound or

I just got home from the hospital for my pre op tests. I'm getting down to the wire. My surgery is May 4th. I am scared and excited. I think I am more scared of what is going to be after. Will I be able to control my head hunger. I live in an environme

Hello everyone. I am starting my second week of my 3 week pre-op diet. I am having a whirlwind of emotions. After a long weekend of thinking, contemplating and rehashing all the possibilities positive and negative, I've come to terms with it. Being a g

Hi guys and gals. I have my pre op on April 22nd and surgery on May 4th. I Started my pre op diet and I;m both excited and scared I hope I get through this without too many issues. I can't wait till I'm on the other side. in one piece.

I feel honored to be here with all you brave souls. I appreciate all that answer my questions. I can not wait to be helpful to future rny'ers

Can anyone help me by telling me what to track when I eat. Such as protein, carbs, sodium , sugar etc.  How much of each is ideal to have while losing weight? Which app is the best to help me track these nutrients and calories as well. 

Hi again. I also need help as to what foods, vitamins and eating utensils (plates, bowls, spoons etc.) to get, in order to help me with my various eating  & drinking stages.

Hi family. My surgery is May 4th. I just finished the passover holiday which was brutal food wise. I am determined to make this work, because, I do not have any other choice, if I want to live. I am very fearful on multiple fronts. First, I fear I will

Has anybody had surgery with  Dr, Marc Bessler at New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital?

Does anyone know anything about Dr. Mark Bessler at New York Presbytarian hospital in NYC. I'm scheduled for surgery with him and had an appointment with him yesterday. Frankly he scares the heck out of me. I wanted the sleeve and he convinced me to do