Welcome to the Century Club. I am also a member. I have lost 110lbs and i feel wonderful. Congrads on your lost. You are doing great!!!!

I have had stomach pains for 2 weeks, accompanied by chest pains. The surgeon directed me to the emergency hospital last Tuesday and they ruled out heart issues. Because the liver and pancreas enzymes were slightly elevated, he scoped my pouch today. They found a large ulcer. He recommended that I discontinue the use of Celebrex (which I had used for my arthritis). He prescribed Protonix and I have to have another scope in 2 months. He checked all the rest of the pouch and everything else is fine. I'm glad I don't have to have surgery. Has anyone else experienced this? Lara

You toot that horn girl! Congrats! Brenda

I can tolerate pasta without any problems at all. Which is great news, since it's my favorite food. I do tend to cook it more than I did before WLS and can only eat about 1/2 cup with lots of sauce and/or veggies. I have a bit of a problem with steak, but since it was never a favorite of mine, I don't miss it too much. I was sick of chicken before WLS and now, I'm REALLY sick of chicken, but it's easy for me to tolerate. Fish and shellfish was always been a favorite of mine and it's easy to tolerate so I'm in luck on that front. I do to eat a lot of the same things over and over again. If it doesn't irritate my stomach and I tolerate it, then it goes on a mental list of foods. I only try things for the first time at home in case it doesn't work out well. Just keep trying new foods and see how you feel. Have a great day, L*

I heard the secret is to over cook the pasta.. I had mac & cheese the other night because I over cooked it.. That way it has swelled all it is going to. I have also learned you have to try new things to see if they still hurt.. I want RED Meat.. but I h ave been told don't even try it for a year.. I do know trying roast beef had me in bed. Linda