Hi everyone. I am writing for my husband who had rny surgery 2/28/08. Due to a vision problem he can't type so I am his assistant. I am also working on getting insurance approval for my surgery. He has not had too many problems. But a few times he is getting an upset stomach. He said he isn't nauseous. He is on the soft protein only now. But he had more than 2 ounces tonight and it was too much. Any suggestions on what he can take to settle his stomach. thanks

I had my lap band surgery on 2/13/08. At my 2 week follow up appointment I lost 21 lbs since surgery. However on 3/10 I had gained 5 lbs. I was in shock. But I was also told by dietician @ hospital that my body went into starvation mode because I wasn't EATING ENOUGH CALORIES OR PROTEIN. I was having less than 300 cals per day and I was only taking in about 20 grams of protein per day. I had gotten constipated 3 days after starting solids (for 5 days---OUCH) and had some reduced fat cheese (only 2 oz) but all of the changes my body was going through, plus not drinking enough water, my body was holding onto whatever I took in (eating.) I started taking MIRILAX AND COLACE to help with the "problem" and I have lost 2 lbs in 6 days. I wi**** was more, but what else can I do? I walk every day for almost 2 hours. Brisk walk, not running or lounging. So I was shocked. Some people have to work harder for the same result and some work really hard and lose less. Our bodies are all different. I think 16 lbs in a month is great! If you are concerned about it, call your surgeon or the dietician/nutritionist where you had your surgery. Perhaps they can recommend something that can help your cravings @ night. I love the sf popsicles. I also like the sugar free jello, and I make a parfait with sugar free cool whip (mix them together once jello is set). It is really awesome. Herbal tea with Splenda helps me @ night, too. I suggest making sure you are getting enough water throughout the day AND make sure you get your protein in & exercise as much as possible, 30 mins of exercise per day (that's what my surgeon told me). I am supposed to have at least 60 oz of protein per day and 80 oz of water per day. I didn't come this far and go through the whole pre-op process AND surgery to give up on myself now. I know you want to succeed and I believe you will. Don't be too hard on yourself and if you fall off the wagon, just get back up and start over. Success is not determined by our failings, but failing to get up and try again once we've fallen is NOT SUCCESS. You are doing great. Keep up the good work. Doirinne from Cohoes, NY LAP BAND SURGERY 2/13/08 DR. PAUL SINGH, ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER 60 LBS LOST PRE-OP SINCE JUNE 07 TOTAL WT LOSS TO DATE INCLUDING PRE/POST-OP: 78 LBS GONE FOREVER !!!!!

I had a RNY bypass and at two weeks had lost 18 lbs. It's been another week and though I am sure I have lost more, my scales are whacked out and seriously wrong so I have no idea how much more I may have lost, but I am sure I am probably losing. People are saying they see it in my face and neck and I know I see it in my bust size. Sandi

I had my RNY on 2/4/2008, 5 weeks ago, i've lost 40lbs . I am so happy because today i went and bought clothes on the misses section and not on the plus section. God bless you!! Miriam

Thank you to all of you for your responses. One of you wrote about, "Of course you're afraid - nothing has ever worked before" and I think that was IT! Always limited (if any) success, followed by regaining all the weight. Like this FUTILE battle that I've been fighting for 37 years... Thanks again - I'm so glad this board is here.