Before I had my RNY I had to see a GI doc for testing and I found it very interesting that even the guy my surgeon recommended wasn't a fan of RNY. He was pretty careful not to completely dis it but you could tell from his comments that he didn't really approve of it as a procedure and basically said that most GI docs don't. I'm sure they feel slighted because they feel like that is their domain and how dare some other surgeon come in a mess with their intestines Good luck to you! Corinna Q

Shawn, Congratulations!! That's wonderful that you were able to be there especially considering that your son might have to be leaving soon! Corinna Q

Hello! I am the type of person who sees the glass 1/2 full (not 1/2 empty) but lately I am at my wit's end and am getting tired of the runaround from my doctors. My RNY gastric bypass was 11/2006, done in NC. Due to my husband's relocation for work, we moved 2-weeks post op. I flew back to Charlotte for my 6-month post-op checkup. I still have not found a surgeon to follow my gastric bypass in NH. I am almost at my 2-yr post op mark. I am having GI issues and found a GI doctor in Nashua (where I live). I have been going through test after test only to find that my iron level is very low. There may be a problem witht he valve leading from the bladder and I have three new ulcers in the colon. And I thought child birth was the most degrading and embarrassing thing! Who knew! I continue to take vitamin after vitamin and all of my medication (I have fibromyalgia, arthritis & high blood pressure). With my weight loss, I was able to stop CPAP, no longer have high cholesterol and all of the other issues were resolved. I truly believe my RNY was the best thing for me. I work part time with no benefits. Thank God for my husband's job, since we get health benefits from there. I wish someone would get on board and open communication with the bariatric surgeon community and GI and PCPs. Now that I've had my say, I hope you all have a great day. Better yet, let's make it a better day! Thanks, Deb

It's been a long time sice i posted.My name used to be Stefani630...I am doing great with my weight.I was 365 day of surgery 165 now.You guys look geat.I ma so happy to see everyone doing so well.I am curious what you guys eating these days and how much?? I am very busy girl i work alll day and i have a 2 year old so i find i am picking alot..My weight seems to stay at 165 i keep a close eye on it..I cant say i am on a very strict diet i kinda eat whatever i want.Its hard with a family that doesnt have weight problems like i did so i eat what they eat just in smaller portions.But anyway just wanted to HOOORAYYY you guys look awesome.Let me know how you are doing what you are eating and such... Well take care hope to hear from you...

Wow, it's been a long time since I have checked in. I have been so super busy with work, and when I get time to getting online, it's never on a Monday. So I've decided that I just need to get on here and write, regardless if it was Monday or not. Henry and I had our 1 year recommitment ceremony and completed our handfasting. It was a very special ceremony. I've been doing really well energy wise. Working a ton of overtime. I had a recent check up with my PCP and she ordered a bunch of bloodwork. I'm still waiting on the results. But I feel great. I've bumped up a few pounds and seem to be steady at 117 lbs. I am happy at this weight, and I don't look nearly as bony as I did last year at this weight. So, that's about it for me. Not much news. Oh, except Henry is a grandpa again! Guess that makes me a step-grandma. We are hoping to get back to NJ to see them later this year. Oh, I do have one more bit of really good information too. Henry got his electrical license and has a job as an electrician now! Woo hoo! I can't wait for some $$ to start paying off some bills. Whew!