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Topic: Post-op returning to normal
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Below are questions posted by the public about bariatric surgery and related issues. Please note that we are working very hard to make this system as well-organized as possible. If you have a question to ask, please make sure that it hasn't already been asked yet. Redundant questions reduce the quality of this service.

• (Sep 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• It's been one week and two days since my srugery and I am still dealing with drain (Apr 11, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• !7 days post-op and constant nightmares... anyone else? (Jun 6, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• 1 week out of lap rny... when does the weight loss begin? (Jun 23, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• 10 Days Post Op- JP drain was removed when I left the hospital- Still draining (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• 10 weeks post op and plain water is still giving me problems (Aug 14, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• 14 days out, how soon can you go to the gym and pool (Feb 10, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• 14 Months Post-Op.... how do you know if you've had a staple line disruption? (Dec 29, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• 19 months post op when is the average time frame to see hair regowth? (Jan 9, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• 2 months out & everthing tastes terrible. Is that normal? (May 1, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• 3 Months Post Op; When Will It Go Away?? (Nov 11, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• 3 months post-op lap band and I can't figure it out!!! (Jul 13, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• 3 WKS. POST RNY LOST 40 LBS. FIRST 2 WEEKS (Nov 28, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• 4 WEEKS OUT OPEN RNY--COULD INCISION BE INFECTED?? (Nov 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• 4 weeks post and scared of work. (Mar 8, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• 400+ Pounds, Desk Job- How Long to Return to Work Post Open RNY? (Mar 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• 5 days post op when can I sleep or lie on my side? (Jun 17, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
• 5 weeks post-op and seeking mental clarity (Nov 15, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• 5 weeks post-op from panniculectomy and I am exhausted (Dec 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• 5 weeks post-op of RNY and vomitting when I eat (Feb 11, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• 8 days post-op and I want to eat! (Jun 22, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• 9 days post-op, lap RYN, had a leak and on a TPN until the 18th (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• 9 weeks post-op...How soon can I color my hair? (Apr 15, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• A question about alcohol.... (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Advice for stay at home mom about to have surgery? (May 10, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• ADVICE PLEASE!! Skin extremely dry since surgery (Nov 14, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• African American post op hair loss (Dec 4, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• After an open surgery how long does it take before your stomach can move normally? (Jun 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• After eating issues (Feb 6, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• After having the open procedure done, what can I expect a year later as a scar? pics (Mar 28, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• After LAP RNY will I feel well enough to go on vacation in 8 weeks? (Sep 4, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• After lapband (Apr 11, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• After RNY, does your regular stomach ever get hungry? (Apr 15, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• After the Hair Loss Stops, What About the Frizzies? (Nov 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Alcoholic Beverage (May 1, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Almost 3wks PostOp...When will my energy return? (Aug 25, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Almost one year out (Lap Band patient), 95 lb loss, going on a cruise (Aug 4, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• Am I eating too much? (Sep 12, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Am I going stone cold crazy? (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Am I harming myself by drinking water too fast? (Jul 10, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• am i supposed to be this tired and weak at 13 days post op (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Amusement Park questions.... (Jun 5, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Any danger in doing Body Flex after an RNY (Jul 9, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• Any Good Tips during Recovery from Lap RNY? (Jul 13, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Any other post-ops walk around their house freezing? (Oct 10, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• Any Portrait studios around Dayton,Ohio Cheap$$ for after surgery pics?? (Oct 6, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Any post-op trumpet players out there? (Jun 22, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Any post-opts like to comment on firming agents, products, or treatments? (May 5, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Any professional OPERA SINGERS had the surgery? (Jul 9, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• Any School Bus drivers? How long were you out of work after Open RNY? (Jun 29, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Any suggestions about hair lose? (Nov 28, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
• Any suggestions for cooking for family after surgery? I am alone with a 13 yr old? (Dec 6, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Any suggestions of post-op friendly restauraunts? (Mar 27, 2004) (View) (19 answers)
• Any suggestions on Bariatric Cook Books? (Apr 16, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• Any tips on positioning for breastfeeding, when can I resume.... please help! (Jul 8, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• Any tips on teaching my brain and stomach to work together? (Jun 14, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• Any truck drivers that had open surgery, how long before you were able to return to w (Apr 30, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anybody else finding that they've replaced a food addiction with a clothes addiction (Oct 20, 2002) (View) (29 answers)
• Anyone an amputee and are post-op? (Sep 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone became a Police Officer or Park Ranger Post-Op??? (Mar 10, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone else afraid to buy new clothes? (Apr 11, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Anyone else having really BAD dreams?? (Jul 13, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Anyone feel great at a week post op? (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• Anyone feel what have i done? Now thinking what can go wrong (May 2, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone have post op pics from a Lap procedure? (Mar 31, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• ANYONE NOT NEED PLASTIC SURGERY AFTER THEY LOST THE WEIGHT THE NEEDED AFTER WLS? (Sep 21, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone out there end up NOT have an apron when they were convinced they would? (May 18, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone post-ops find themselves talking too much? (Apr 16, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone try Sams Choice clear American? (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone Wake up to find an OPEN procedure was done, that was expecting Lap? (Dec 26, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone with a Similar Stats (Jun 16, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• App. how long are you off work after the Open RNY? (Jun 4, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Are steps a problem? (Dec 9, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Are there any 500+lbs open RNY patients out there with any suggestions? (Oct 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Are there any nannies out there that have had this surgery? (Aug 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• are there any other dental hygienists or dental assistants? (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Are there any support groups in Queens, New York? (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Are you ever able to go out and Party again? (May 19, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• asking ques for friend not feeling normal, bruising, depresed (Mar 31, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• At-goal post-ops: did your overhanging stomach shrink more than you thought? (Dec 29, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Back fat (Nov 10, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• Back to work & having a hard time feeling okay (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Barring any complications, how long before I can go back to work after a Lap RNY? (Jan 5, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• Before and After Photos (Oct 18, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Bending, stooping, lifting, leaning over onto stomach,, will surgery affect these actions? (Jan 11, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Besides beer/wine, what have post ops drank? (Jul 10, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Binder vs. Panty Girdle? (May 16, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Bowel Movement AFTER surgery (Feb 4, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Breastfeeding after Lap RNY ? (Nov 22, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• Calling all lightweights near or at goal (Feb 1, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Calling all suggestions for hobbies, activities, and other things to do? (Apr 21, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anesthesia cause acne? (Nov 7, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Can anyone give me an example of expected time out of work? (Mar 5, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• can anyone gone scuba diving after surgery (Aug 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone help me with building back strength? (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone recommend a good doctor both PCP & Bariatric? (Jan 26, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone tell me how long they waited ofter surgery to begin excersizing? (Mar 18, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Can I drink beer, red wine or any kind of alcohol at 6 weeks? (Oct 11, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Can I hear from any schoolbbus drivers that had this surgery? (Jul 13, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I ride horses after recovery? (Nov 21, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Can I sleep in bed night of post-op lap band? (May 3, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
• Can I travel by plane even though still have open wound ? (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can my pouch be stretched out already? (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Can Sex Cause Herniation Post Surgery? (Jun 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Can someone help me with a blood clot question please? (Feb 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can someone who's had their gall bladder out answer this? (Dec 20, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• Can you ever drink an alcohol drink after the sleeve & if you can, what drink? (May 1, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• Can you go to the movies a week after surgery? (Apr 21, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• Can you have a normal (but different) life after Roux-En Y Bypass surgery? (Aug 24, 2009) (View) (17 answers)
• Coffee Coffee Coffee.....Is it part of my past?!?! (Apr 17, 2010) (View) (16 answers)
• Concerning air pockets or gas bubbles. (Jan 11, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Concerns about incontinence and facial hair.... (Jun 2, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• CONCERNS about staple failure or leakage (May 26, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Concerns regarding permanent weight loss.... (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Constipation! Anyone else? (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Dealing with Stairs Post Op (Jul 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Depressed...Want a Reversal! Not even taking in Protein & Liquids. Advice Please!! (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Did anybody have to show proof when going through metal dectectors at airports (Apr 14, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• did anyone go back to work 3 wks postop? (Feb 28, 2009) (View) (16 answers)
• Did anyone else experience not wanting to eat after having the duodenal switch? (Sep 18, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Did anyone have problems with (May 16, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Did anyone have trouble wiping their bottoms after a Lap RNY? (Feb 24, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• Did anyone have trouble with scar tissue? (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Did anyone's feet get smaller? (Dec 2, 2003) (View) (25 answers)
• Did you have any formal preparation for the post op period? (Sep 16, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Did you tell everyone you had surgery, or did you say you're on a diet? (Jan 3, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
• Did your eyeballs get smaller? (Apr 7, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Did your stomach feel (Sep 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• dizzy (Jan 15, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• do any post ops work in food industry (Mar 2, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Do I need counseling? It's been 2 1/2 years since WLS. -190lbs. (Sep 6, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Do I need to bring x-rays or documentation when I go through airport security? (Feb 4, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Do most people have to use vacation time, or is it just sick leave? (Jul 6, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Do smells make you sick (Feb 10, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Do the Nioxin products really work? (Aug 4, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
• Do we ever stop the now unconscious (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Do you ever get sick of ... (Sep 3, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Do you find it hard to go into small shops to buy clothes? (Jul 24, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Do you have paain when u eat? (Jul 31, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Do you lose hair, no matter what, after the surgery? (Jan 27, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• do you think I can travel by car 8 hours 16 days post op? (Jul 13, 2007) (View) (12 answers)
• DO YOUEVER FEEL LIKE A FAT PERSON TRAPPED IN A THIN BODY ? (Jan 18, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• Does anyone 2 weeks out have stomach pain w/things they are eating? (Nov 1, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• Does anyone besides me feel really good 1 week after surgery? (Mar 26, 2008) (View) (23 answers)
• Does anyone else find their sence of smell has changed? (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone else have a raw feeling in the stomach. (May 14, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone else have a regular waterbed? (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone else's tailbone go numb???? (May 10, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• DOes anyone feel that they are not losing weight fast enough? (Feb 13, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anyone get bad stomach aches? (Aug 10, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anyone have POST LAP BAND recipes ? I am tired of bland mushy foods. (Jan 13, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone know what is causing me to gag all the time. (Aug 5, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Does anyone notice that your sense of smell and taste are different after surgery (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
• Does anyone still feel that they are big after weight loss (Sep 9, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Does sudden weight loss affect your monthly cycle? (Mar 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• does the cost of wls also include plastics if needed? (Jan 28, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• Does this gurgling and rumbles ever go away? (Dec 9, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Does your eyesight change after significant weight loss? (Aug 16, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Does your pouch take a while to (Jun 24, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• does your skin shrink back or do you have alot of skin hanging after you lose weight (Jan 31, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• DRIVING (May 21, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Energy (Dec 27, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• Everyone says I look great but are quick to tell me they (Oct 26, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Excessive belching (Post Op Lap Band) (Feb 26, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Fatigue and Tired still (Nov 12, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Feeling Sick to tummy every morning? (Sep 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• FEELS LIKE ROCKS IN MY TUMMY (Aug 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Finding a Job Pre-Op vs. Post-Op ---- Harder or Easier??? (Easier I hope) (Jul 26, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Flying after Surgery (Sep 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Flying home right after lap RNY? (Jan 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Flying... How soon after surgery can one safely fly? (Feb 26, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Food Addiction?!!?? (Dec 17, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• FOOD TASTES AWFUL HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST (Feb 15, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Foods/Liquids taste altered...bad, items smell foul (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• For all the teachers out there...how long before you returned to work? (Jan 19, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• For open RNY post-ops - is this realistic? (May 28, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• For those who had a lap rny, how long before you returned to work ? (Sep 16, 2004) (View) (13 answers)
• Four weeks post-op and feeling fatigued and pained... (Mar 10, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Friends wedding (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Gall bladder removal (Jul 15, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Going To Vegas Just over 1 Month Post Op.. Need Suggestions (Jun 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Had Revision to RNY 02/01/08, have not been back to see my surgeon... (Jun 21, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anybody had extreme fatique last longer than 6 weeks? (Aug 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone been brave enough to try diet soda yet??? (Nov 27, 2005) (View) (19 answers)
• Has anyone either been a naturist(nudist) before or after surgery? (Jun 22, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone else experienced constant nausea and dry heaves? (Apr 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone else found themselves quick to anger or feeling frustrated newly out? (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone else gotten a terrible taste in their mouth? (Sep 5, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone experienced a 'blunted' sense of taste post-op? (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Has anyone experienced feeling cold all the time or colder than usual after surgery? (Jan 10, 2008) (View) (24 answers)
• Has anyone gone back to work in 3 wks with an Open RNY???? (Apr 17, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone had a chemical peel done on their face to help with wrinkles post-op? (Dec 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had a problem with sleeping on their back? (May 30, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had experience with losing your desire to cook? (Jul 6, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone had open/lap surgery with a physical job to go back to? (Aug 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had problems or what is the time frame for using the stairs after surgery? (Jul 19, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had surgery and returned to work a week later? (Apr 3, 2004) (View) (20 answers)
• Has anyone had to travel by plane shortly after their surgery 3 to 4 weeks. (Jan 12, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had WLS and then joined the military? (Apr 3, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone heard of Dr. Marisa Lawrence? Did she do your (Feb 28, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone on here been post op for more than 5 years? (Aug 15, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone on here ever NOT dumped at all??? (Sep 2, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone returned to work after 2 weeks? (RNY to desk job) (Mar 11, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• Has anyone started a business that is aimed at Post ops or that draws on that market? (Nov 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone successfully extended STD benefits if not ready to go back to work? (Aug 23, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone taken a plane trip 1 week after Lap RNY ? (Nov 4, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone traveled soon after WLS? (Oct 2, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Has anyone tried the scar therapy patches? (Apr 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone who is a teacher had WLS? When did you have it done? (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• Has anyone's hair not grown back? (Oct 17, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Has enyone smoked or dranked yet?Help (Dec 21, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Have never heard anyone say anything about how long before you can have sex (Jan 21, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• having feeling of puffiness under both ribs in front anyone have this feeling (Dec 21, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Having surgery this month, daughter's school trip in late May, should I go? (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Having trouble with DRY MOUTH at night? Can anyone give advice? (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Head Hunger (Jun 24, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• Heard that after gastric bypass my friend is always hungry....is that true? (Jun 23, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• HELP i am 7 months out and cant lose weight? (Dec 2, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• HELP ME!! What is the matter with me?!?! (Nov 6, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
• HELP ME, How/when will this fat lump on thigh go away (Apr 15, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Help with fear of stretching pouch (Nov 11, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Help with the post op blues? (May 26, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Help with working around food all day. (Jul 18, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Help! every night I wake up at 2,4 and 6:00 A.M. and have to go to the bathroom (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• HELP! I have a seroma for two months and would like some advice.... (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• HELP! I have no energy-can't function normally. (Mar 30, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
• Help! I just came home fresh open postie and I don;t know how to sleep (Apr 26, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Help!!! I'm 6 1/2 weeks out, and regretting having open RNY surgery ... (Mar 23, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• hi all, i just had ryn open on dec 11 and i am still bleeding 2-3 times a day (Dec 19, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Hi Everyone. I was wondering if any of you find that your food is really cold before (Oct 13, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• Hi Family. I was a size 2X-3X for so many years.............. (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Hi guys! A newbie post-op here with a few questions..... (Jun 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• hi, i need to know how long after surgery i can start taking my med. pills again. (Aug 6, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Hiccups---HELP (Sep 19, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• HIGH FIBER DIET NEED HELP PLEASE!!!!! (Sep 14, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Honeymoon (Aug 1, 2007) (View) (17 answers)
• How bad is wine after WLS? (Feb 2, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How badly will I be effectd by the smell of food be after surgery? (Jan 14, 2004) (View) (15 answers)
• How can I be a normal size, when all I've ever known was being big? (Jul 24, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• How can I convince surgeon to give me more time off? (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• how can I get Phendremine (Sep 27, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• How can I still feel full after eating more than 14 hours ago? (Nov 28, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• How concerned should I be about sitting too much after surgery (clots)? (Apr 16, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• How did you post op Moms handle your small children? (Feb 17, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• How do I determine my goal weight? (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• How do I know if I need my rings resized? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
• How do you take a tub bath or sit comfortably again after weight loss? (Nov 30, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• How do you deal with post-op side effects while at work? (Apr 13, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• How do you deal with the hair loss and when does it grow back? (Jun 21, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• How do you define (Jun 10, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• How do you feel after the VBG? (Dec 19, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• How do you stop hair loss? (Nov 25, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
• How hard is it to recover alone? (Jul 30, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How I beat the heat in the Hospital (Sep 18, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How is your pouch affected when you go on amusement park rides? (Oct 7, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How long do you have to wait to drive after gastric bypass surgery? (Dec 21, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• How long -realistically- before I can return to work? [I work in Labor & Delivery ] (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• How long after Lap surgery can you go back to work and lift heavy weight? (Apr 26, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• How long after lap surgery can you take a bath, or go swimming? (May 4, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• How long after open Rny can I drve? (Nov 14, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• How long after open RNY was it before you could wear a bra comfortably? (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• How long after Open RNY when you started being able to go out (Oct 17, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• How long after RNY am I allowed to fly? (Apr 21, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• How long after RNY could you lift heavy objects or drive? (Jun 8, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
• How long after surgery before you were ready to recommend it to others? (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
• How long after surgery can you go back to work? I sit at a computer all day at work.. (Aug 27, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• How long after surgery do you feel like your old self? (Jun 21, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How long after surgery does the anesthesia affect you? (Jun 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How long after surgery is it safe to ride rollercoasters? (Jul 12, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• HOW LONG AFTER SURGERY WILL I BE ABLE TO SWIM AT BEACH (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How long after surgery will I be unable to go boating? (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• How long after the surgery do you start to feel normal again (Jan 31, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• How long after VSG procedure can I return to computer job? I have not had the surgery (Dec 18, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• How long after WLS can you return to work moving heavy material? (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How long after WLS will I be able to travel? (Nov 28, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• How long after your surgery can you return to work? I have a mostly desk job. (Sep 9, 2009) (View) (17 answers)
• How long are you off work after Lap RNY? (Oct 20, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• How long before I can go back to work after Lap? (Dec 30, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• How long before I can go back to work? (Apr 13, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• How long before I can play golf? (Jan 10, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• How long before I can ride a bicycle after a lap? (Mar 25, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• How long before I can use and relax in my spa? (Aug 5, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• How long before I have a bowel movement after surgery. (Jul 3, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• How long before I will be able to lift 50 lbs? (Mar 9, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How long before my sense of taste and smell is back to normal? (May 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How long before returning to a desk job after Open RNY (Sep 25, 2003) (View) (24 answers)
• How long before the swelliing inside is gone? (Oct 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How long before you can return to work? (Nov 9, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• How long before you went back to work? (Open RNY) (Mar 16, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• How long before you were able to drive? (Nov 28, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• How long did everyone have to wait before the were able to go back to work?? (Jun 16, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
• how long did it take for some of you to return to work? (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• How long did it take from Post Op to Post Op Return To Work? (Aug 5, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• How long do I have to wear these white hose that they put on in the hospital? (Aug 14, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How long do I need off of work after a LAP Roux-en-Y (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• How long do I need off work with Lap RNY? (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• How long do you have diarrhea after Gastric Sleeve surgery? (May 24, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• How long does an episode of dumping last? (May 16, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• how long does dumping snydrome last (Mar 21, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• How long does it take for hair loss to stop and for regrowth to kick in ? (Sep 24, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• How long does it take to get back to (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HEAL INSIDE AND FEEL NORMAL AGAIN (May 10, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• How long does it take to not be totally exhausted after surgery? (Jun 27, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• How long does it take to return to work? (Feb 1, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• How long does it take..... (Jun 7, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• How long does the incisional pain last after lap RNY? (Jul 2, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• How long for swelling in abdomen to go away? (Dec 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How long has it taken.... (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• hOW LONG IS AVERAGE FOR LAP DSERS TO RETURN TO WORK?? (Apr 23, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How long is it necessary to remain off work if you have a desk job? (Nov 26, 1999) (View) (11 answers)
• How long is recovery for the surgery and what all needs to be done afterwards? (Mar 26, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• how long is the average before going back to work? (May 25, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How long is the delay before a Lap RnY patient can go back to work? (May 25, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• How long is the recovery period after Lap surgery? (Mar 6, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• How long is the recuperation period after sugery? How soon can I go back to work? (Nov 28, 1998) (View) (2 answers)
• How long post-op before I can play Golf? (May 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• How long should I plan on being off work with a lap RNY? (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• How long should I take off work after surgery? (Sep 21, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• How long should I wait to start tanning again? (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How long should my mom stay to help? (Jul 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How long should we wait before using a tanning bed post-op? (Mar 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• How long til you can be on your own? (Nov 10, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• How long to wait to go to the gym? (May 4, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• How long to wait to travel after surger? (Jun 5, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• How long until you could sleep in your bed? (Aug 31, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• How long untill first bowel movement after by-pass. (Jun 1, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• How long was it before you were able to drive again post op?? (Aug 11, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
• How long was it before you were back on your feet? (Aug 6, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• How long were you told that you couldn't immerse your incisions? (May 27, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• How long where you gone from work? (Jul 20, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How long will I be off feet after LAP surgery? (May 9, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• How long will I be off work, I must drive, but my job isn't too physical. (Jun 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How long will I be off work? (Mar 22, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• How long will I be out of work? I am having LAP RNY and Gallblader removed. (Aug 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• How long will I have to wait before returning to school? (Mar 16, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• how long will i hurt where they put stitches on the inside? (Nov 28, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• How long will I need someone with me after I come home from lap Rny? (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• How much can you lift after surgery? (as in lbs) (Apr 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How much did you weigh when you could start to see a frame? (Feb 7, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• How much energy do you have eating so little (Aug 10, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• How much time did you miss from work with lapro RNY? (Jan 29, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• How much time off from work was needed for both open and lap surgeries? (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• How much time should I give myself? (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How much time would i need to take off from work after the rny? I (May 29, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• How much weight is gained back after the RNY a few years after surgery? (Sep 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How quickly were you able to return to a desk job? (Jan 27, 2010) (View) (18 answers)
• How quickly will I be able to return to work? (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• How realistic is it to think that one can go through this alone? (Aug 23, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• How safe is it to resume school soon after surgery? (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• How should I feel after 2 weeks home from hospital ? (Apr 7, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How soon after a Laproscopic RNY can I return to work? (Aug 6, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• How soon after surgery can I go swimming? (Jul 13, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• How soon after surgery can I start bowling again? (Jul 20, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• How soon after surgery can I take a cross-country flight? (Aug 9, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How soon after surgery can you climb stairs? (Apr 9, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• How soon after surgery is it ok to travel?? (Oct 26, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• How soon after surgery will I be able to take care of my dog? (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How soon after surgery will I beable to drive short distances? (Apr 15, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How soon are you able to go back to class after lap RNY? It's only a few hours a day (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• How soon back to normal (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• How soon before I can return to work as a Barber-standing for long periods of time? (Jun 22, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• How soon before my life gets back to quasi normal? (Sep 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How soon can I climb ladders? (Apr 16, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• How soon can I return to work after Lap RNY? (Jul 21, 2006) (View) (17 answers)
• How soon can I return to work being a school bus driver? (Jan 10, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How soon can I travel after lap? (Mar 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How soon can I use cpap post op open rny? (Sep 6, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• How soon can you drive after a Lap RNY?? (Aug 18, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• HOW SOON CAN YOU RETURN TO WORK AFTER LAP? (Mar 4, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• How soon do people feel ready to return to work? (Mar 18, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• How soon is too soon to travel after surgery? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How soon should an open RNY return to work as a nurse? (Jun 21, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• How soon were you able to return to work? (Dec 9, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• How soon will I be able to return to a factory job? (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How soon will I be able to return to traveling every week for my job? (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How well will I do???? (Sep 4, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How will I feel 11 days after surgery? (Oct 7, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• How will my body know when it's lost enough weight? (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Hubby and I are only 4 days post-op RNY and have several questions. (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I 'm a waitress after gastric by-pass how long did it take to go back to work? (Mar 18, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• I actually have two questions (May 29, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I am 1 week post op and can't put on the jeans I wore last week. (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I am 13 days post op from lapro rny, should i still be feeling tired? (Nov 22, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
• I am 22 will I need plasitc surgury afterwards (Mar 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I am 3 1/2 months post op (Dec 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I am 3 days post op and feel so weak (Apr 18, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• i am 4 wks post op today and am nausous all the time (Jan 8, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
• I am 5 ft and started with a BMI of 42.3 224Lbs. Anyone similar out there? (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I am 5 months post op and am losing my hair can I color it at this point. (May 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I am 5 months post-op,can I dye my hair? (Apr 18, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• I am 57 yrs old, cycle came back after wls (Oct 10, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
• I am 6 days post op and have major cabin fever (Mar 15, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I am 7 months post LRNY and going on a cruise, how will I be sure get all protein?? (Jan 2, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• I am a CNA, how soon after lap surgery before I can lift people? (Apr 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I am a college student, Do you think I could attend classes a week after surgery ? (Aug 22, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• I am a high school teacher hoping to have an Open RNY within the next few months. (Jan 28, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I am a school bus driver. and was wondering if anyothers are and how long they had to be off (Mar 31, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I am a sleever since Dec. 29th,'09 and i am just wondering why my surgeon told me (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• I am considering the surgery w/my sister, but I am worried about throwing up post op. (Oct 10, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• I am four weeks post op and have to drive 250 miles tomorrow. (Jun 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I am going on a 5-day cruise 8 wks. post op and have several questions (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I am having a sleeping problem! Any Advice?? (Dec 15, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• I am having surgery on the 21st of this month, I need your awesome advise. (Dec 6, 2007) (View) (18 answers)
• I am only 5 days post op, and I am fortunate to realize this is normal, (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I am only taking 8 working days off from work after open RNY, Is this enough? (Jan 13, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• I am preop and a nursing assistant. My work requires a lot of lifting I would like (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I am scheduled for open RNY Sept 10 and am worried about caring for my family post op (Aug 8, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I am scheduleded for a cruise the first of Oct. When can I start tanning? (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I am SOOO tired! What is wrong with me? (Mar 30, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• I am starting to worry about not being able to get back to work post-op (Mar 29, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• I am three days post op Lap RNY. When does this get better? (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• I AM THREE WEEKS OUT AND MY POUCH DOSEN'T FEEL FULL (Aug 2, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• I AM TRYING TO HAVE MY SURGY BUT IT IS HARD TO STOP SMOKING WHAT SHUOLD I DO (Jan 17, 2006) (View) (17 answers)
• I am wondering if I can return to grooming pets after my open RNY?? (Jan 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I basically have a sit-down desk job, how long after an open ryn can I return? (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• I came home from my surgery full of energy, now three weeks later I am so depressed. (Jan 1, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I can only take one week off from work. Anyone else ever return after only one week? (Jun 1, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• I feel like I am fighting a losing battle w/depression..... (Nov 26, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I feel normal, but am I? (Apr 16, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• I gained 4 pounds and cannot lose them-HELP! (Feb 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• i had GBP 2 months ago how long will it be before my stomach feels normal again ? (Dec 29, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• I had my staples removed today and it isn't completely closed, is this normal? (May 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I HAD RNY LAP 5- 17 WENT BACK IN ON 5-19 HOW MUCH TIME OFF (May 29, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• I had surgery Friday May 29th (Jul 3, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• I had surgery, stage 2 right now, are vitamins supposed to make me feel crappy! (Jan 16, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• I have a BMI of 40 and my 43 years old, will i be able to go to work at 4 wks? (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• I have a fear of going to the bathroom in public restrooms,is this normal? (Jul 16, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• I have a job where I can work from home on a lap top. Would it be safe to say (Mar 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have a pre-planned Cruise scheduled for Dec. 3, 2008 (Sep 21, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
• I have a question for all of you HR people out there about returning to work! (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I have been post up for 2 years and have started dating again. When do you tell? (Jul 31, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• I have major gas in the very low part of my tummy but not like before. I couldn't sl (Sep 22, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• I have NO Energy! All labs are Normal..?? (Nov 25, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• I have no energy, any suggestions (Mar 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I have read that people go back to work from 8days to 6 weeks what is the reason? (Feb 28, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I have to drive in a car 12 hours right after I get out of the hospital (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
• I HOPE TO GO BACK TO WORK AFTER 2WEEKS IS THAT POSSIBLE AFTER WLS? (Nov 17, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• I just want to be normal again! (Sep 19, 2006) (View) (20 answers)
• I know it is a subject that has been talked to death, but when will hair loss end? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I know that everyone is different but I would still like some input as to (Jul 21, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I know that when you have the open procedure, there are staples that..... (Oct 29, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• I know you can return to normal activities post-op but what about scuba diving? (Jun 16, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• I live alone and want to know what I can expect to be able to do a 1-2 days post-op (Jan 10, 2004) (View) (15 answers)
• I need advice/help (Sep 26, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I need helpful hints and pointers to plan for a trip abroad at 6 weeks post-op. (Jun 28, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I need suggestions of supplements to take for hair loss (Aug 29, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• I NEED TIME TO RECOVER,THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS ONLY GRANTING ME 4WEEKS WITH PAY..... (Apr 24, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• I need to get some honest feedback on skin elasticity... (Jun 9, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I need to know exactly what you all felt like immediatly up to two weeks post-op. (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (22 answers)
• I never get thirsty anymore? Anyone else? (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• I put on a bathing suit and all I see is a fat person In size 22 instead siz!e 14 (Jul 12, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• I seem to have become fixated on my double chins. Did anyone else 350+ lbs lose (May 15, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• I want to feel back to normal (Sep 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I was too embarrassed to ask the doctor.How soon post op to have sex? (Sep 2, 2007) (View) (16 answers)
• I WORDED MY QUESTION WRONG (Aug 3, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• I work as a nursing assistant at a hospital when should I return to work. (Oct 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I work at a computer for most of the day, up and around a little bit... (Aug 18, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• I work in a surgical site where I have to stand and cannot leave for upto (Jul 26, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I would like to hear from others 1 month post op. (Sep 18, 2001) (View) (18 answers)
• I'm 12 months post op and I'm wondering if it's okay to start donating plasma now? (Sep 8, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm 3 weeks post op, (open RYN)....and i feel like crap..... (Feb 14, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
• I'm 4 days post-op. Just got home yesterday (Mar 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I'm 4 months out, down 67 pounds, and am EXHAUSTED! (Jun 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm 5 months post op prox. RNY with bowel movement problems. (Sep 30, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I'm a little over 2 weeks post-op (May 15, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I'm back and starting to feel better each day. (Aug 3, 2008) (View) (1 answer)
• I'm finally on the other side... (Jan 30, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• I'm flying cross-country 8wks after my open DS. Will I be OK? (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm going out to lunch with a guy and need advice! (Feb 10, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• I'm new at this..what does (Jun 26, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I'm thin now; so what? (Jan 27, 2002) (View) (31 answers)
• I'm tired of dealing with complications! (Oct 9, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• I'm tired of dealing with complications! (Oct 9, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• I've been keeping track of patients and here's the pattern I've observed.... (Jul 3, 2001) (View) (52 answers)
• I've heard of people going back to light activity type work in 2-3 weeks??????? (May 4, 1999) (View) (18 answers)
• I've heard so much positive feedback about the bypass surgery....BUT (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (38 answers)
• I've heard that sleeping in a recliner is most comfortable after surgery... (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I've never been under anesthesia before & have some questions (Feb 9, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Ice cream after surgery (Mar 12, 2009) (View) (34 answers)
• If all goes well, how will I feel 2 weeks after my Open RNY? (Sep 27, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• If any one had their WLS done by... (Nov 2, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• if I am optimistic, which I am? when is the soonest I can hope to return to work (Aug 30, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
• If you have LAP-RNY, what is the average time to return to work? (May 1, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Im a respiratory therapist andwoudl like an idea of how long I would need off work? (Jul 16, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Im 10 weeks post Op and losing my hair but i really need to color it (Oct 8, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• In genera, how long are you out of work with a lap RNY? (Jan 9, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Is all the weight REALLY gonna come off??? (Sep 12, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Is anyone experienceing alot of gas-3 months out of lap band . (Jul 6, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Is Cognitive Functioning: Memory/Ability to Think Impaired? (Nov 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is is normal not to have a BM 6 days post op? (Jul 14, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Is it just me, or have women's sizes changed alot over the years....? (Sep 22, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
• Is it my breast causing the shoulder and upper back pain (Feb 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it normal or common to not be able to concentrate after surgery? (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Is it normal to feel fullness in area of original stomach rather than new one? (Jun 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it normal to feel this good so soon? (May 27, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Is it normal to get burps & creaky noises in my throat after swallowing liquds? (May 27, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Is it realistic to think I can return to work 2 weeks after Lap RNY? (May 7, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
• is one year post op too soon to start trying for a baby... (Jan 23, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Is the first bowel movement normally diarrhea???? (Jun 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is the skin sag worse for someone who has tons of stretch marks from babies? (Apr 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there a calorie or fat limit we should not exceed? (Jul 6, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Is there a time limit before I can go swimming? (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there anyone out there that finds that the old habits are back? (Mar 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there anyone out there that has had a close to perfect recovery? (Jul 9, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
• Is there anyone out there who has had surgery with Dr. Higa w/in last six months? (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• IS this normal? (Jun 30, 2007) (View) (12 answers)
• Is WLS the 'cure' for the couch potato? (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Just found I out I will be moving out of state 6 weeks post-op... (Jun 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Keeping the house clean post-op (Aug 14, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Ladies: I have PCOS, I have not had a period since losing 96lbs... (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• lap band performed one week ago and have diarrhea and cotton mouth?? (Jul 2, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Lap RNY: Worried about taking care of my Preschool daughter and Kindergarten son! (May 8, 2010) (View) (11 answers)
• Lapband..then back to work.. (Apr 25, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• Laproscopic RNY (Nov 25, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Last minute family plan to go to six flags I am 9 weeks post op can I ride the rides? (Sep 1, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Lazyboy or Bed? (Jul 12, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• left and right side annoying HIP&SIDE ACHE after eating/drinking slowly/small amount (Jan 21, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• legs feel tingly (Jan 25, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Like how often do you go? I'm 13days post op. (Oct 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Lingerie purchases???? (Mar 26, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Looking for emotional support.... (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Looking for something to do during immediate post-op..... (Apr 2, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Losing Teeth (Jan 16, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• lump in my throat when I swallow (Aug 30, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Many Post-ops report return of appetite at about 6 months out.... (Sep 11, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
• modeling events for obesityhelp (Apr 21, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• My baby will be just over 7 months old when I have surgery... (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• MY BRA HURTS (Sep 4, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• My in-laws want to go on a family vacation four weeks post op! Is this possible? (Aug 19, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• my kids are 6,3,and 11mo.-how long will I need help after surgery? (Aug 24, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• My mom is 1 1/2 out, and needs a book on behavior modification (Apr 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• My skin is looking like I have DIMPLES (Feb 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• My staples and drain were removed yesterday. (Mar 22, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• MY WEIGHT HAS STOPPED !!!! (Sep 17, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Nail biting (Aug 4, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Need advice from single moms about after surgery care for kids (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Need help getting back on track (Dec 3, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Need help regarding diet and rock hard stomach (Oct 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Need Hints, tips, etc for getting insurance to pay for plastics (Feb 14, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Need size 16-18 clothes (Nov 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Need to look sexy!!! Stores that sell specialty lingerie? (Sep 22, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Newbie needs help - would you please tell me what you were eating at week 3? (Aug 12, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Night shift nurses...help!!! (Dec 24, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• night time grazing (Jan 27, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• No increasing energy and nausea 2 wks post-op (Aug 2, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
• Not a question but wanted to share my experience (Mar 4, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Not a question, more of a boast! (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Now that your body has changed, has the way you THINK of yourself changed too? (Dec 3, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
• numbness in my tummy (Dec 11, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• ok..just how do you check the stick and what does it mean (Nov 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Okay this is weird....Im 5 weeks postop (Nov 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• One of my incisions had a small purple bump under it (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Open RNY - When did you return to work (Apr 23, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Over 40 who had an open RNY how long did it take you to go back to work (sedintary)? (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Pacific Bariatrics: How long do you have to stay in the area after surgery? (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Pear shapes..at goal weight.. How do you trim your thighs and rear? (Feb 8, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Personal goals as important as weight goals: (Jun 15, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Please reassure me that this was worth it! (Apr 24, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• Post Op Fashion Tips (Sep 2, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Post Op Questions About Water Intake and "Slushies" (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Post-op Open RNY - How long until you could drive? (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• post-op sex (Jan 4, 2013) (View) (1 answer)
• Post-op, do you seem to be dropping things more often? (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Pregnancy after surgery without complications (Jun 27, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Protein and Vitamins... HELP!!! (Nov 21, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
• Question - are we supposed to sip forever? (Apr 13, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Question about carrying heavy books/backpack post op (Dec 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Re bowel movements (May 16, 2011) (View) (6 answers)
• Re-Post: Anyone have Dr.Derrick Martin in Dayton,Ohio! (Jun 29, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• real hunger vs. head hunger (Jan 21, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Realistically how long will it be before I can care for my child? (Dec 7, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Reasonable time to expect to be able to return to work (Mar 26, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• Recovery Time, Excess Skin, & Long Term Effects??? (Jan 15, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Recuperation Time (Oct 15, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• Release form from the hospital says not to lift anything (Nov 19, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• removal of g-tube (May 31, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Ret. to work tomorrow what do I tell people when they ask what surgery I had? (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (22 answers)
• Return of Libido ? (Aug 2, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• Returning to work (Mar 12, 2008) (View) (28 answers)
• RNY Laps, how long until you could..... (Feb 10, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Scared of sleeping at night and blood clots (Aug 20, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Scared to go back to work (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Seeking fair-skinned, 30-something, lightweight post ops to answer this question. (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Seeking Those Who Have Changed Careers After WLS (Jul 23, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Severe sweating at night (Apr 8, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Shrinking Pouch? (Nov 25, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Silly question about swallowing (Apr 25, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Single Mom that needs to know how long I should plan on having help with my child? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• So How much should we be able to eat at 18 months> (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Something is wrong with my stitch? (Jan 25, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Sometimes I feel a knot in my left side what is this? (Mar 5, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• Still hurts to eat and drink (Jul 25, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• Still so bloated? (Apr 14, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• straws? (May 7, 2007) (View) (14 answers)
• Suggestions for when I start to lose my hair.. (May 4, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Surgery Date 10/28 or close to that...How are you doing? (Nov 22, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• surgery was on wed.I am still in a lot of pain especially in my lower stomach (Jan 24, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• Teachers returning to work after LAP RNY (Oct 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• the pouch (Feb 28, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• This is for those who have had open rny surgery. I am scheduled to have my surgery (Jun 22, 2004) (View) (13 answers)
• Thought I had my new plumbing figured out, but (Sep 26, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Three months over after the operation and everything taste horrible. (May 13, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Time Frame to Return To Work (Dec 12, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
• Tired and exhausted by end of the day HELP (Nov 4, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Today is my 1 Year Anniversary for Gastric Bypass Surgery. I"m down 147pds, (Apr 1, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Told I can return to work after 10 days, is that enough time? (Apr 6, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Tommorrow will be one month post op (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Trans Continenal Modeling --- SCAM! Beware! (Mar 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Travel ?'s for 8 weeks post-op. (Mar 30, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• very personal embarrising question (Jun 6, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• Vomitting several times a day?? 5 weeks post-op... (Aug 12, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Want some feedback on Wellbutrin & post op blues (Mar 15, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Weight Gain at 10 months (Jan 24, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
• Were you a food addict before surgery? (Aug 24, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• WHAN DO YOU RETURN TO WORK? (Jul 20, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What about coloring your hair right before surgery? (Oct 9, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What about this bad taste? Not for weak stomachs... (May 31, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• What alcholic drinks are tolerable? (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• What are the essential vitamins I should be taking? (Oct 12, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• What are these weird noises that my stomache is making & how can they stop? (Feb 25, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• What are your waist and your hip measurements when you say you are a size 18? (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What can I do to help myself feel less like I'm freezing to death? (Mar 23, 2009) (View) (16 answers)
• What causes depression in the post-op patients? (Apr 26, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• What changes has WLS had on your socializing? (Jan 2, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
• What did you wear home from the hospital? (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
• what do you do for constipation. (Sep 22, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• What do you do when something is stuck and it hurts to eat? (May 6, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• What do you do? (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What does immediate post-op surgery consist of? (Dec 21, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• What exactly causes the extreme fatigue that some people get following Lap-Rny? (Jul 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What happened to the Post Op Weight Planner on the New Site? (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What happened? Yesterday I was having a pretty good post op day (Nov 18, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What have you noticed post-op? (Aug 19, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
• What if you have surgery out of state, how soon can you fly back home? (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• WHAT IS BIOTIN? (Jun 25, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• What is a (Feb 1, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• What is hybernation syndrome? How common is it? (Jun 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What is the 'window' for blood clot danger post surgery? (Mar 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the average time to be off work after an open RNY (Mar 8, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• What is the longest time given to recover after an open rny? (Jan 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the lump feeling in my throat when I eat? (Jul 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What is the quickest that anyone has returned to work after lap RNY? (Aug 12, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• What is the shortest amount of time a surgeon has left in a g-tube? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• What is the shortest length of time anyone has had to take off of work? (Jul 25, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
• What is worse and how did you deal with it? (Oct 27, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• what meds are toy to take for cramps after you get a RNY (Jun 1, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• What size are amusement parks and roller coasters? (Jul 16, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
• What size is your pouch, and why do the doctors make them different sizes? (Sep 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What Technically Causes Weight Loss to End (Apr 1, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What the best avenue of approach (Sep 16, 2011) (View) (1 answer)
• What's the average weight loss for a light weight? (May 3, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• What's wrong? I took my vitamins this morning on an empty stomach, and (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• When can I go back to school after Lap RNY? (Nov 19, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• When can I go on a roller coaster? (Sep 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• When can I relax from taking and worrying about all this stuff? (Jun 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• When Can I start Sleeping on my Stomach? (Mar 24, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• When can I take a bath instead of a shower post-op, Open RNY? (Mar 24, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• When can one start having sex again after a open RNY? (Sep 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• When can we sleep on our tummy (Oct 31, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• When did anyone take their first drink? (Apr 7, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• When does everything become routine and less planning, measuring, etc (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• When does hair loss reverse itself? (Feb 4, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• When does the weight loss stop?? (Oct 8, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• When does theCO2 gas pains go away after lap band? (Jun 2, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• when having the lapband how long before returning to work (Oct 27, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• When I lost my hair, it came back curly. (Nov 29, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
• When is a good time to return to work? (May 5, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• When is it safe to leave the country? (Dec 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• when is your first bowel movement? (Mar 9, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• When should I expect my energy level to return? (Dec 27, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• When will all this new energy kick in?? (Jun 11, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• When will I be able to chew normally without food getting stuck? (Apr 15, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• When will I be able to take care of my kids old by myself? (Aug 21, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• When will I feel less "sick"? (Feb 4, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• When will I feel normal again? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• when will I feel normal? (Aug 17, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• when will i have my first bowel movement????i had surgery 5/30?? (Jun 3, 2007) (View) (12 answers)
• When will my BM's be 'normal' again? I don't have a gallbladder, and was used to... (Aug 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• When you had hair regrowth did you find yourself HAIRY ALL OVER? (Aug 29, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• Where can I find cheap swimwear? (Apr 29, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Why can I eat less now than a month or so ago? (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Why can't I sleep? (Sep 5, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Why do I feel so hopless and lost. (Jul 1, 2005) (View) (15 answers)
• Why do my legs feel like rubber? (Feb 6, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• why do so many people talk about sleeping in a recliner after surgery? (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Why do things smell and taste different? (Mar 22, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Why does my butt hurt all of a sudden?!? (Dec 25, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Will 10 days off be enough after Laproscopic RNY? (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Will a double chin go away without surgery? (Oct 27, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Will a guy notice an elevation in his testosterone level? (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Will geting out of the back seat of a cab be a problem post op? (Feb 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Will I be able to have surgery during nursing school? (Oct 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Will I be ready to travel to Europe for a week 3 mos. post-op? (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Will I continue to lose after my gallbladder surgery?? (Mar 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Will I ever be able to "drink" normally? (Mar 7, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
• Will I fit in the plane seat?? (Feb 21, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
• Will I fit on rides or turnstyles (Jul 27, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Will I need as much time off from work for my second surgery? (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Will I still need a seat belt extender on an airplane? (Feb 16, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Will my hunger/fullness sensations ever return? (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Will my life ever be (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Will my voice become clearer or higher in pitch? (Aug 31, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• With out staples what will keep me together? (May 30, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• womens clothing sizes (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Wondering about having a BM (Feb 17, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• would this make "you" wonder/ (Jan 11, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• would you feel completely comftorable with this answer? (Jan 11, 2008) (View) (2 answers)