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Being admitted - I posted earlier about going to the ER because I was vomitting blood.  Well, they are admitting me to the hospital to do a blood transfusion.  My hemoglobin was an 8.  I think he s...

Going to ER, have a question - I was diagnosed with ulcers in my pouch a little over a month ago.  I've been on Carafate and Protonix, but despite being on those I'm still having a lot of pain.  My surgeon said ...

When will my brain catch up? - In almost 3 months I've lost almost 50 pounds.  I'm incredibly proud of that.  Yet, I look in the mirror and I still see my 240 pound self.  Does the mind ever truly catch up to th...

Whoa, am I really halfway there? - I started this journey almost considered a lightweight with a BMI just over 40.  I had surgery for a lot of reasons including HBP, Diabetes, PCOS and Fibro all at the age of 27.  I...

Pain Medicine - I'm not sure where else to post this and I'm hoping someone has some advice.  I had surgery in April and had a whole slew of complications that resulted in my being on pain medicin...

So frustrated and so sick - I'm still not keeping much down.  I can keep about 1/4 cup of protein and a cup or two of water down a day.  I had an EGD 3 weeks ago which showed no more strictures, but an ulcera...

Sick of being sick - I had surgery April 18th and I feel like I've been sick constantly since then.  Some weeks I've done better than others.  I've had been dilated 3 times and am currently battling ul...

Low Iron? - I haven't had my labs checked since I was pre-op but I'd be almost willing to bet I'm low on iron.  I'm exhausted all the time and I've pretty much been on my period since the day ...

Bariatric Advantage Vitamin Program - The post about insurance covering vitamins got me to thinking about the program through Bariatric Advantage.  I know personally the costs of post-op life have been a bit overwhelmi...

Can Ulcers get worse? - I was diagnosed with 3 marginal ulcers in my pouch a few weeks ago.  Since starting a regimen of Carafate 1g four times a day and Protonix 40mg two times a day, I have had a lot of...

Keloid Scars - Has anyone dealt with keloid scars in their healing process?  My scars have been raised and really dark from the get-go.  I've never had that issue with surgeries before.  In fact ...

Misery - I'm so constipated I am miserable.  I take probiotics daily.  I take Colace.  I get my fluids in.  I hate this! I broke down the other day and bought some Miralax and have been ...

Kidney stones and vomitting - DH had to take me to the ER last night.  I had the worst pain I have ever experienced in my entire life on my life side.  It started Friday as a really sharp pain that would come a...

You look great! Keep up the good work!

Left side pain - I'm almost 8 weeks out and for the past few days I've had horrendous left side pain.  It feels like something inside is almost pulling or twisting.  I can't really describe it.  It...

Overwhelmed, need to vent - First I want to say that although I don't post often I am super thankful for this forum.  I'ev learned so much on OH and I really believe it has helped to make my journey easier.  ...

OT: Breast Lump? - My Aunt died of breast cancer at the age of 30.  Because of this I've always been hypervigilant about self breast exams.  I tend to do them the week after my period ends, but I've ...

Being told no more shakes? - I see a lot of people on here saying that they have been told to stop drinking protein shakes at a certain point in their journey.  Why is that?  I'm 7 weeks out and although I'm o...

Nausea when hungry? - I know this probably sounds weird, but it seems like if I go too long without eating I get super nauseaus.  Being so early out (7 weeks) I still have a hard time knowing when I'm h...

Finding a Therapist - I haven't been in therapy for a few years now, but since I've been post-op it is becoming increasingly obvious that I need to go back.  I'm addicted to food.  I'm concerned about t...

Probiotics = More weight loss? - I was researching brands of Probiotics that are good for gastric bypass patients when I came across this article.  http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july8/probiotics-071309.html  ...

Steroids....am I going to gain? - I posted this on the main forum too, but I'm curious what you all think as well.  I saw my PCP this morning about my stupid hip.  Turns out I have bursitis in both hips.  Since...

Steroids and weight gain - My PCP just put me on 10 days of Prednisone for bursitis that just isn't getting better despite cortisone/lidocaine injections.  Since I can't take NSAIDS, Prednisone was the next ...

Falling apart - I'm falling apart from the inside out.  It feels that way at least.  I have these stupid ulcers which aren't feeling any better despite almost a week on bland foods, Carafate and P...

NSV! - My first real NSV was today.  Actually 2 of them.  I have these jeans that my mom bought me last year at Sears.  They are 18's which is what I wore at the time, but they would not ...