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Been a while and need some advice - I know it's been a while since I've been on here.  Life has not been so great in the last few months.  I lost my father at the beginning of September and there is a homicide inv...

Baking Question - I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on a substitute for butter that can be used in baking recipes that is WLS friendly? 

I have come to a conclusion... - So I am sure most of you have had the experience where as far as RNY guidelines are concerned, you are making a good food choice for your body, but then you eat it and WHAM! you ge...

Click here if you love the SWEETS! - So I just wanted to share 2 finds I made recently.  They make really nice treats for WLS patients, I think.  Some of you vets may want to give an opinion. First of all, I found ...

For all you exercise gooroos...QUESTION - So, I have been hitting the gym heavy lately.  Doing weights, walking, jogging, biking, and lots of Zumba.  Also, trying to get my abs looking good.  My stomach has gone done a LOT...

Drum Roll Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - FINALLY!  AFTER ALMOST A 6 WEEK STALL......the scale is moving and I am in ONEDERLAND!!!!  woot woot!  weighed in yesterday at 195!

OT: For Ladies who have an IUD - So, I was on the pill for many years and for the first few months after surgery, the hubbs and I used a condom.  We both hated using condoms, so just last Friday I got an IUD inser...

OMG...SEVERAL NSVs this week! - Let me start out by saying when I got the first one, I brushed it off and thought it was crazy....now I'm up to 5 in one week!  ME!  I can't believe it.  So here they go!  1.  ...

My Pouch Has A Mind of Its Own - Ok so I had RNY 12/14/11 so I am 4.5 months out....and I have found that my pouch has a mind of its own.  It seems that in the morning, it takes VERY LITTLE FOOD to fill me up.  Ho...

Sometimes, I just wish I dumped! - So I just need to share/rant: Since my surgery Dec. 14, 2011, I have lost 44 lbs.  However, I have discovered little by little that I really don't dump.  I know  I shouldn't eat...

Body shape??? - So, I am losing....I have noticed a big difference in my upper body, but it seems as though my legs, hips, and thighs are moving at a way slower rate.....I have lost some in my low...

Question: Drinking Soda? - I know soda is carbonated and we are not really supposed to have it.  However, I was wondering if any of you drink soda and if so, how often would you say that you drink it?  Also,...

Coffee Question - Hello everyone! For those of you who have been post op for a while and are so helpful and smart with advice; I would like to know some drinks that I can order from Starbucks tha...

Thankful Post - I just want to say how thankful I am for my husband.  Before I had my surgery I was so worried about how it was going to affect our relationship.  When I was in the pre op process,...

Protein Bars?? - Can anyone recommend some good brands of protein bars for us RNYers that actually taste GOOD!  Also, that can be purchased in a normal store like a pharmacy, grocery store, walmart...

What is wrong with me? - I am 6 weeks out tomorrow and I am constantly worrying now that I won't lose weight.  I am worried that I am going to stay fat forever and that this surgery won't work for me cause...

Awful cold! Help, please! - So, I have an awful cold; sore, scratchy throat, cough, lots of congestions and green drainage.  I tried taking Tylenol cold liquid, but it makes me vomit.  So I got the pill versi...

Question? - How long does malabsorption last with RNYers?

Conctraceptive Question--Graphic - So my Doc says that I should use a condom in addition to the pill for birth control.  I've been on the pill for many years and have never used condoms, mainly because I am in a mon...

Patience is not my virtue - So Today I am 4 weeks out.  I weighed last week at my 3 week post up and had lost 19 lbs.  I weighed yesterday and I am up 3 lbs?  What the heck?  I've been doing exactly what I'm ...

3 Week Post Op Today - Today I went for my 3 week post op!  My surgeon said he will always remember my gastric bypass because my insides couldn't have been more perfect and so he ended up finishing my su...

Dumping confused????? - Ok vets....here's one I'd like you to explain to me: I just began to eat food on Friday.  I had part of an egg with little pieces of ham cooked in it.  I was so excited and I di...

Some questions...some gross, some not - Well here I am again with questions:  I am 2 weeks 1 day out from surgery. 1. (The Gross One) Why is it that some days I feel constipated and don't go to the bathroom, the next ...

Question for some of the veterans - Hello everyone!  I want to ask the opinion/advice/experiences of the vets on here about a few foods.  I am 2 weeks out tomorrow and still on a liquid diet.  So my question is are y...

sooooo tired - Hello all- Tomorrow makes a week for me since surgery.  I am so tired all the time!  Is that normal?  I literally feel like I can't get out of bed sometimes.  I just want to get...