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What is the purpose of 1-2oz of food.... -  I am wondering why we can only eat 1-2 oz of food or drink at a time when in the long run we will be able to eat 4oz?  or is it always going to be 1-2oz at a time?  I am really hu...

Nausea - I have been having alot of nausea since I came home from the hospital.  Today, I came home got on my bicycle to exercerise and  within 6 mins my heartrate was up to 177!  I slowed ...

What happens to the staples - I went to see my doctor today and asked the question.  She said Yes, as the stomach heals, it covers the staples. After it is completely healed, you will never be able to see the s...

Houston Obesity Help Seminar 2010 - I just saw the Utube of the seminar. Just wondering if any of you went to that seminar? Is it for Dr. Alvarez's patients only?  Is it an annual event?  When is this year's seminar?...

What is the difference btw Puree and Soft Foods? - I thought puree foods are thicken liquid where as soft foods are like scrambled eggs.  My doctor said puree foods for the next three weeks then soft foods for two weeks then if all...

Help!!! Puree foods...Reciepes anyone?? -  Well, the long awaited puree foods came today! I tried baby food and don't like it any better today than I did when I was a BABY!   I tried cooking some homestyle vegeall veggies...

I got my get out of jail free card!!!! -  Just came back from my first follow up appt!! I can go back to work tomorrow 4 hrs a day for the first week.  I can eat puree food starting today!!! WOW! What a life!! Life is Goo...

Sing in Victory - Just a quick note:  I was listening to Dr. Creflo Dollar this morning and he said something that I thought would help all of us  SING IN VICTORY...He said when you are having a har...

I had my first hamburger and fries last night.... -  in my DREAMS!  It was wonderfrul! No, really, I have been hearing about a new diet where you think you are eating your favorite food and you loss weight!  Well, last night, whe...

BM - I go for my first followup appt tomorrow and have not had a BM since before the surgery (3wks). I asked the nurse the other day and she just said it is because I am on all liquid...

Hi Sheila, Your day will be here soon and I know you will do fine....

Long term weight loss - I have a friend who had the RNY surgery 4 years ago. She went down to a sz 6-8 now she is back up to a 12/14 size. She thinks this is just her body adjusting to the weight loss.  I...

The journey is worth the wait...Be of Courage -  I have been thinking this weekend why would more calories mean more weight loss...Then it hit me!  The body goes into starvation mode when you eat less calories and holds on to th...

Probiotics - I read where taking / eating Probiotics will help you to 400 times faster. Does anyone know anything about this?  I know yogurt is considered probiotic.  I found some liquid and ch...

General Information Pain in Right side... - I have been having so much pain today in my right side that I decided to call my doctor. She told me that the stomach is pulled out on the right side and there is an extra stitich...

Additions to your answer page - I see where people have their weight and where they are on their answers. How do you get that there?  Thanks ahead of time to everyone who answers.  

Air/Gas problems -  Those of you who told me the pain in my right side was gas/air was sure RIGHT! It sure helps to know that it is that versus a rip in the muscle or a tear in muscle!!  I was hurtin...

Age of people on the forum -  I am wondering if there are any people on this forum in their 60's besides me?  I see the weight losses and am not coming anywhere close to what most of you are.   I am wonderin...

New Member -  Hi I had VGS on 22 March 2011. I am 10 days post op.  It has been a journey like none other that I have ever been through.  I have only lost 4 lbs or should I say  I HAVE lost 4 l...