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Hi! I am new to this forum as I have only had the RNY for a week. I had VSG 6 months ago and had to switch because a a severe hiadial hernia. So being new to this surgery I have a question. I am keeping everything down great. Not a lot of pain anymore

Hi guys,

I had sleeve  surgery on 10-5-15.

I have lost 72 lbs. Recently I went into see my sugeon because I was having some chest pain and a pain under my left ribs. He sent me for CT scan. It turned out the hiadial hernia that I had fi

Hi guys,

I had my surgery on 10-5-15. 

I have lost 72 lbs. Recently I went into see my sugeon because I was having some chest pain and a pain under my left ribs. He sent me for CT scan. It turned out the hiadial hernia that I had fixed

 6 months ago I had my sleeve and I am so happy! At that time I had a hiatal hernia repaired which is common. Now it has reoccurred but much worse. So much so that I will need to have surgery again to have it repaired and mesh put in to keep everything

Hello!

Im curious if anyone has experienced the same issues I am going through. I am almost 6 months post op, take an acid reducer every day, and stick to my plan pretty well. I have lost 70 lbs so far.

for about two months I have been

Hello! I am 4 1/2 months out from surgery and experiencing a stall that has lasted 3 weeks now. I am just curious how long your stalls have lasted, and is 3 weeks normal? I am down 60 lbs so far. My goal is to lose 100 lbs total. I eat 700-800 calories

When I first had surgery I felt like time was crawling! I could never have imagined
what it would be like after 4 months. Well here I am and I have survived all of the food stages and daily mental obstacles. I have so much more energy for my kids

Well, today I am 3 months post op! I'm so happy and have lost 50 lbs so far. Getting used to my sleeve and what I can tolerate. Life is feeling back to normal. I went shopping and tried on a size 14 ( I started as a tight 18) and it fit and was even a

well I gave in and had a small price of fudge. Wrong choice, I know. I am 10 weeks post op. I can tolerate almost everything really well. But now I feel weak and shaky. Sort of like when you have low blood sugar. But I'm not diabetic not have I ever ha

Hello! I had my surgery on 10/5 and I am just curious, for those who are on the same time line, what your daily diet is like? I try to get two premier protein shakes in a day and fill the rest of my protein requirement (80 g a day) from food. I so want

my surgery was on the 5th of October. I know from reading on here that it's totally normal to have a 3 week stall. I am just curious how long it lasts? So far it's been about 10 days for me.

I was sleeved On the 5th. I am doing better every day. No pain meds since day 5. Mostly my issue is being exhausted! Everything thing I do causes me to sweat and breath heavy. Hoping this slows down now that I'm done with the oral steroids and blood th

So on day 5 I am feeling better. Tylenol only for pain. I hate my pills and vitamins! I am getting about 45 oz of water and 30 g of protein from a premier protein shake. Trying for more every day. My problem is now I am not wanting anything sweet. Ever

End of day two and I'm having a lot of problems keeping any water down. Do any of you have tricks or tips? I even went to take a nap when I got home from the hospital and woke up choking on water. I know this will pass it's just scary! I really appreci

I am 2 days post op. Every time I take a drink of water I get severe hiccups. Anyone else have this problem?

Hello! Had my surgery on the 5th. It went smooth and had a hiadial hernia fixed at the same time. Because of that everything was more swollen than normal so it was almost impossible to get water in without throwing up. So my surgeon wanted me stay an

I am heading to the hospital. I am so excited. So nervous. So anxious. All the emotions are swirling around in my head. I am sad to be away from my 3 small children for 2 days. I am thankful to have such an amazing family who is helping and supporting

Hello!

Surgery date October 5th....

So my doctor has told me that I do not have any sort of pre-op liquid diet, but I am reading here that many people have had to do that. What was your experience???

Hi Everyone! I am two weeks out from my surgery and was curious about protein intake in the first few weeks.

What is your favorite protein shake?

What is your favorite flavorless powder that can be mixed into smoothies?

What is

Hi everyone! 

I will be having the surgery on October 5th. I am so very excited! I am also very nervous. Can you guys give me an idea of what to expect on the day of surgery and the first week? Thanks so much!!!