hey jennine yeah i had the EGD and instead of a stricture i had an ulcer they put me on prilosec otc and carafate solution and they said it is in the new connection but they caught it in time and i should start to feel better really soon and i have been !! i hope all is well with you everything is a new experience and if you are having trouble with foods try backing off and go back to liquids and if you feel things getting caugh****er is your best friend anyhoo take care and i will talk to yuo soon and remember you are awesome!! kevin

Hi Angela, my RNY was 10/1. I've lost much less than you since surgery, so I think you're losing just fine. It's possible that you've hit a plateau while your body adjusts to losing the 30+ lbs. I don't think your doctore should care how much you lose, just that you are losing some weight or size betwen checkups. Stalls happen, and your doc should know that. Get your water in!!! If water is hard, try any calorie-free or low calorie beverage that works for you. Sometimes plain water is hard on the tummy. Also try your bevs at different temperatures because cold can sometimes cause spasms which can hurt and be nauseating. I'd say tha****er is probably your biggest culprit right now... if you start to get dehydrated your body will store ever ounce! Sounds like the poultry is making you dump. I can't eat chicken or turkey at all... they are pretty dry and dense and are hard for a lot of people. Try some seafood or lean ground beef. Try some beef jerky... weird I know, but it works for a lot of people. Don't forget that there is good protein in dairy products if you can tolerate them... milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese slices or sticks. Also, you can try adding some unflavored protein powder to mashed potatoes and soups. I'm having some problem with food now, even though I was doing great for the first month... might have a stricture. Hope you feel better soon.

I had the DS on 10/30/07, and thought it might be nice to be on this board with others that had surgery around the same time as me. I know we have all had different types of surgery, but a lot of the issues are still the same. I'm doing really well...I had my first post op last friday and all was right on track...I'm off of puree food and onto softer foods right now. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and say hello.

hiya kevin SO glad it's not a stricture did your doc have you takinbg prevacid or anything like that prior to getting an ulcer? my doc has had me on prevacid since the day of surgery to prevent ulcers...was wondering if people tend to get them anyway... congrats on the weight loss!! -neska

Jennifer... Have you found somewhere to get your hair done at? I have lived here since 99. If you want to spend a fair amount , not over the top. either of the Fantastic Sams are good. The one by Target ask for Rhonda. The one down by the McDonalds close to TT ask for Patty. They are both great. Now if you are used to spending alot... Then the Heritage Day Spa is the way to go. Ask for Melissa F. She is a great colorist. I hope I could be of some help. If you need help with anything else just ask. :-) P.S. Have you had your surgery yet?