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Topic: Long term post-ops
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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.

1 year post op and today ate a whole brat for lunch and most of the bun, is this too (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
medical id bracelets.. what should it say? (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Need help and advise! (Oct 22, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
surgery 2 years ago able to eat large amounts of food, whats wrong? (Jul 29, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
SURGERY WAS 2 YEARS AGO & I HAVE STOPPED LOSING...WHAT TO DO?? (Feb 28, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
"Back to the Basics??" 5yrs out and need help losing again.. (Aug 28, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
**Does anyone have any feedback on how long a insulin-dependent will lose weight?? (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
1 year or longer post ops...can you dump years after surgery? (Dec 5, 2009) (View) (15 answers)
1 Year Out, No Loss in 2 Months. Is Age a factor? (May 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
1 year post op, has anyone else felt this??? (May 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
1 yr. post op - now nausea after breakfast (Sep 13, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
1-year + post-ops, have your food tolerances changed? (Jan 28, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
10 Months Out, I don't feel full, I want to eat all the time.. help. (Feb 27, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
10 Months Post Op.. Slow Loss? (Feb 15, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
10 months post-op. Is this it? (Sep 15, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
10 mos post-op, losing hair again and nails are breaking. (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
10 plus months out, does hunger return full force, can you eat a lot more? (Feb 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
11 onths post op from surgery my incision has changed drasticly overnight. (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
14 months post op - gaining weight (Jan 24, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
15-18 months out? Lost less than 100 lbs.? (Nov 20, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
150cm Common Chanel, what does this really mean. (May 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
17 months post and only lost 34 lbs total (in first 4 months only) (Mar 10, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
17mths post-op down only 83lbs. (Aug 6, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
18 months PO still having body image problems! (Jan 27, 2005) (View) (16 answers)
18 months post-op and starting to vomit after 2-3 bits! (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
2 1/2 YEARS OUT AND HOLE IN POUCH WHY? (Jun 4, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
2 Difficult Pregnancies while MO Resulted in Tubal. Any Post-Op RNY Options? (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
2 weesk post op and pregnant (Dec 6, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
2 years out w/ muscle pain, some weakness (Feb 18, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
2 years out, gaining weight (Jan 14, 2005) (View) (15 answers)
2 years out....a few issues.....are they normal? (Jun 20, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
2 Years Post Op-Need advice on blood work up (May 9, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
2 years post-op and for 1 year haven't lost anything - anyone else like that? (Sep 22, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
2 yrs Post Op Meals (Feb 8, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
2.5 month Plauteu (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
2.5 years post op and havingsevere back and abdominal pain (Jan 13, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
2.5 years post op RNY, I'm looking into revision (May 9, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
20 months post and in an eating frenzy...can I get a grip? (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
2yrs post ops+ health questions (Feb 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
2yrs.post-op & gained 20 lbs.after hysterectomy with A&P repair? (May 27, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
3 years post op gaining! considering lap band (Feb 5, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
3 years post op. I don't get the same full sinsation anymore?What can I do? (Oct 31, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
3 years post op...experience Nausea every day. How do others cope? (Apr 5, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
3 Yrs Post-Op...showing signs of Pernicious Anemia (Aug 16, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
31 months post op. got pregnant 4.5 months post op, only have lost 105 lbs (Sep 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
4 1/2 years postop need revision? (Aug 27, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
4 mo post op- when do you start to see yourself as thinner?? (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
4 weeks post op and hating the chewable calcium (Oct 31, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
4 wks.post op, how long will I have to CHEW CHEW CHEW? (Mar 28, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
4 yrs Post Op... Hair loss.. HELP! (Apr 7, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
5 Weeks Post Op, would like to hear positive reports from long term post ops. (Mar 23, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
5 years post op and not only nauseated (Jan 22, 2008) (View) (18 answers)
5 yrs post op - gallstones? (May 21, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
5-10-20 or more years out--- complications????? (Jan 11, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
5yrs post-op; considering wls twice (Feb 26, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
6 months and no hair lose (Sep 4, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
6 months out... How is everyone else doing??? (Oct 28, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
7 months out, and I'm grazing like crazy ... help! (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
7 months post-op- I have NO interest in eating. (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
7 yrs post-op and have gained 95#. Has any one lost weight again? (Mar 24, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
70 cm bypassed, will I be successful in the long run? (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
75 CM BYPASS, CAN I KEEP IT OFF AS EASILY. (Nov 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
8 Months out - Unexplained Back Pain (Sep 3, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
8 Months Post Op, down 90 lbs., but still have to get up to pee at night. (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
9 MONTHS POST OP AND STILL NOT ABLE TO EAT MUCH SOLID FOOD (May 17, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
9 mos post op - scale keeps going up & down... lately more up (Oct 31, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
9- months post op from open gastric by pass. Upper G.I. show no pouch or staple line (May 21, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
A funny thing about the boobs, almost 3 years post op... (Feb 20, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
A lot of questions about Doctors in Illinois (Apr 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
A question for post-ops on metabolism (Jul 17, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
A question for the post-op men... (Apr 16, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
A question of ethics or understanding the way to work your new tool. (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
Abdominoplasty not covered? Can I get panniculectomy covered? (Jul 14, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Ability to keep the weight off after 5 years post Weight Loss Surgery, (May 13, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
Ability to keep weight off after surgery(post op 5-10 years) (Apr 3, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Abnormal Liver counts (Nov 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
About 10 months post op, been getting blood sugar levels as low as 55... (Jul 30, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
About 4 days ago, my entire body started tingling. (Jul 27, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
ABOUT EVERY 6 MONTHS I GET SEVERE PAIN AND AM HOSPITALIZED -RUN TESTS-FIND NOTHING (May 6, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
adhesions-blockage- help not really sure what it is? (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Adominoplasty vs. Panniculectomy coding & (Sep 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Adverse outcomes. Long term ......... like 20-30 yrs from now (Nov 1, 2000) (View) (16 answers)
Adverse outcomes. So many success stories - where are the failures?? (Jul 21, 1999) (View) (27 answers)
Aetna insurance,,,they say hernia is no reason to have TT.anyone get approved with (Sep 15, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Afraid to lose anymore cause of the excess skin-Long Post!!! (Jan 27, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
African-American Post Ops in Georgia that have had plastic surgery? (Aug 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
After 1 1/2 years post-op, full liquids??? (May 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
After 10 months post-op can i still reach my goal? (Aug 1, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
After 25 years I can now wear my husbands pants (Nov 6, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
After 27 years I need to re-hook or remove intestines to stop kidney deterioration (Mar 31, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
After 3 years of losing, and maintaining a 200 lb wt. loss, I have gained 70 lbs sinc (May 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
After 5 years 56% loss... 7 years 25% are morbidly obese again (Apr 22, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
After 8 months, why do I have lower body numbness? (Nov 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
After being overwt for so many years, I don't know how to dress really. I have (May 26, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
After losing 107 pounds I still have another 45 to lose, but have not lost anything (Mar 24, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
After our RNT, lap or open, what happens to the portion of the stomach.... (May 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
After so much weight loss, do you feel your bones are sticking out? (Aug 31, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
After the 12-18months of weight loss,can the lap band be (Aug 10, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
after weightloss how long did it take for your skin to really shrink (Apr 24, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
After WLS and falopin tube removed (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Aftercare for stomach pain to tell or not to tell (Nov 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Alcohol digestion and effects (Jan 12, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
Alcohol/Gastric Bypass (Jan 16, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
All Post op over one year only please answer (Mar 3, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
All Things Are Possibe!!!!!! (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
ALL THOSE WHO ARE BPD/DS Lap vs Open (Jul 20, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
almost 2 years post op - now have pain when I eat solid food (Jan 30, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Almost 2 Yrs. Later - Can't Lose! (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
almost 3 years out (Apr 7, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
Almost 3 yrs. out and have began regaining some weight (Feb 1, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
almost 3yrs out - is constipation a symptom of SLD? (Aug 22, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
almost 3yrs post-op. Trying to jumpstart (Apr 19, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
Almost 4 years Post-op, I have have a stomach ache almost every day (Nov 17, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Almost 9 months out and suddenly very overwhelmingly sleepy, why? (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Always only 1-2 tablespoons (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
am I eating enough, or not enough--11 months post op (Feb 14, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
Am I at the end of my weight loss? (Feb 12, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Am I eating too much or is my pouch stretching? (Mar 16, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Am I feeling hunger pains? (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
An interesting product for controlling sugar binges (Mar 22, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
Another Calcium Citrate Question? (Jan 17, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Another loose skin question (Feb 11, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
Antibiotics and yeast infections (Jul 22, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Any advice for getting those last 20 lbs off? (Feb 11, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Any creative bathing suit ideas for longer term posties?? (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Any far out post-op taking Diet Pills perscribed (phentermine) help suppress appetite (Feb 3, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
any ideas how to lose 5 pounds trying to eat lots of proein, but it wont go away. (Apr 21, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
Any ideas on insurance companies that will take an individual post op patient? (Jun 18, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Any long term post-ops have a hard time maintaining weight? (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Any long terms start out 5' 205lbs? (Aug 24, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Any Open RNY over 1 year post-ops? (Jan 23, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Any other long term BPD/DS's hungry all the time? (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Any other long term post ops experiencing hypoglycemia (Feb 24, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
Any other long term post ops with this problem? (Sorry so long.) (Feb 21, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
Any post op's had their insurance company pay for breast augmentation... (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
ANY POST WLS FRIENDLY PRIMARY CARE DRS IN CORAL SPRINGS FL? (Dec 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Any Post-op's for 15+ years? (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Any proximal long term post-ops? Have you been successful? (Mar 29, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Any regrets after bariatric surgey? If so, what? (Jun 23, 2009) (View) (16 answers)
Any suggestions for this? (May 9, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Any suggestions to get scale moving again? (May 13, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Any theories as to why some WLS patients gain weight over the years? (Aug 19, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
Any tips as to how to lose the last 15? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Any tips on how to make drawing blood easier? (Dec 1, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
ANY transected pouches ever require revision? (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
ANYBODY KNOWS WHAT TO TAKE FOR STOMACH NOISE (Dec 12, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
ANYONE EVER HAD PANCREATITIS? (Aug 7, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Anyone 25 or younger not need plastic surgery? (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Anyone 5'10, at goal weight with pictures? Doctors are afraid losing to much to quick (Jan 29, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
Anyone 5'4 (Feb 20, 2004) (View) (13 answers)
Anyone 5ft. 2in. start at 265 or more...what are you weighing now? (Jan 6, 2004) (View) (15 answers)
Anyone a year out (or more) and have loss of appetite? (Mar 23, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Anyone about 5 yrs+ in need of a revision? (Aug 14, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Anyone above goal and satisfied? (Mar 20, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
Anyone as far out as I am, have trouble with their suture line disrupting? (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Anyone diagnosed with MS long term poster Rey? By any chance did you also have low f (Sep 5, 2015) (View) (1 answer)
Anyone else afraid of not reaching goal weight set by surgeon? (Sep 22, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
Anyone else been told by a plastic surgeon that they've got too much skin? (Feb 8, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Anyone else been told they have too much skin to be removed? (Feb 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone else find eating just makes you hungrier? (May 25, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
ANYONE ELSE FRUSTRATED AT A YEAR OUT AND NOT AT (Feb 27, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
Anyone else get their WLS story in the paper? (Mar 25, 2002) (View) (21 answers)
Anyone Else Go From RNY to DS? (Sep 28, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
Anyone else have problems with adhesions 4+ years out? (Feb 14, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone else have to have iron injections? (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Anyone else having trouble flushing BMs away? (Oct 24, 2005) (View) (17 answers)
Anyone else NOT sleeping post-op or ever experienced this? HELP!! (Aug 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone else skinny everywhere BUT your stomach???? (Jul 30, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
anyone ever look 11 months expecting? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
anyone experience hot flashes after eating (Sep 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone experience pain only at nite? (Mar 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Anyone feel like others have (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
Anyone gained wt. back after reversal of WLS? (Jun 6, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
Anyone get off of CPAP after WLS? (May 16, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Anyone had a breast lift and was unable to comfortably wear a BRA after 1 1/2 years (Aug 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Anyone had a revision and not lost any weight? (Apr 28, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
Anyone had an endoscopy? (Nov 25, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
Anyone have a lapband after having an open RNY? (Nov 26, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
Anyone have a problem with bones rubbing together? (Mar 28, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
Anyone have any problems with tattoos looking distorted after WLS? (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Anyone have breast implants after surgery? (Dec 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone have elevated B-12 without taking this supplement? (Aug 6, 2011) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Anyone have hiccups more frequently after surgery? (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
Anyone have info on local support groups in Minneapolis? (Feb 23, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Anyone have trouble signing up for disability insurance? (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Anyone have varicose veins removed surgically? (Oct 9, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Anyone having Lap Band performed.........Please Help (Jul 30, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Anyone having problems with adhesions and what do they feel like? (Apr 8, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Anyone hear gurgling sounds after 1 yr postop? (Aug 6, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Anyone heard of (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone know of a current, up-to-date list of High Protein Foods? (Sep 29, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone know of a hospital that will pay for the procedure of skin removal if donated (Jul 19, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone know of a plastic surgeon in Washington, D.C. area? (Aug 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Anyone know of an insurance group that will give medical coverage to a WLS post op? (Jul 8, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone know of any good PCP's in Anchorage Alaska? (Oct 12, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Anyone know of any long term complications post op 5,10,15 years down the road? (Aug 17, 1999) (View) (10 answers)
Anyone know of someone who had wls, lost 100+ #'s (Jun 28, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Anyone know the eventual Life Span after RNY? (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone know what might cause pain and pressure in upper abdomen 16 mos p.o.? (Feb 12, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
Anyone know why my tongue feel numb? (Jan 30, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Anyone lost 200+?? (Oct 20, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Anyone lost over 200 lbs. and not need plastic surgery? (Sep 13, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Anyone out there know anything about vaser (May 25, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Anyone out there that was over 300 and not need plastic surgery? (Apr 15, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Anyone over 400 lbs lost LESS than 100 lbs in 2 years? (Jul 7, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Anyone post op that started with a BMI of 70+ (Jul 19, 2007) (View) (12 answers)
Anyone qualified for revision with BMI of 33 and no stapleline disruption? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Anyone starting 450+ hit goal when reached 50% loss at 6 mos.? (Dec 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
ANYONE TAKING PAXIL POST OP? (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Anyone trade a food obsession for alcohol obsession? (Oct 28, 2005) (View) (15 answers)
Anyone use Hemax prescription iron supplement? (Oct 14, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
anyone use prenatal vitamins instead of chewable? (Sep 9, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
Anyone who had RNY That was around 369 Please tell me your success story!! (Aug 22, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
Anyone who started out close to 500 (Sep 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Anyone who waited the 1-2 years to get pregnant after surgery (Jan 26, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
Anyone with BCBS FED approved for a tummy tuck without having a big overhang? (Jan 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Anyone with problems with eating (Aug 4, 2005) (View) (14 answers)
anything wrong with eating fat free cookies or sugar free cookies? (Dec 16, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
Are AA Women able to get rid of scars after Baratric and Plastic Surgery? (Jun 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Are all ryn malabsorbtion also? (Jan 20, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Are endoscopy tests needed annually after gastric bypass surgery, and why? (Sep 4, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
are stimulant laxatives safe ??? (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Are their statistics reflecting post-ops requiring revisions after RNY? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Are there any lightweights out there that did not have problems with loose skin? (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
Are there any long-term post-ops (2+ years) that HAVEN'T regained? (Sep 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Are there any members who are 5 years or more post op? I had proximal RNY 7/95. (May 9, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
Are there any percentages about how many gall bladders end up taken out? (Mar 4, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Are there any statistics for post-op surgery after 10 years? (Apr 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Are there any stats on reaccurring adhesions or small bowel obstructures? (Dec 3, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Are there any support groups in Richmond VA ? (Jun 2, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Are there any support groups in the Houston, Texas area? (Aug 3, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Are there any VERY long term post-ops here? (Oct 21, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Are we able to have MRI's after RNY (Aug 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Are we right back where we started? (Nov 3, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Are we supposed to STAY in ketosis? (Jan 29, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Are you allowed to (Jul 24, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Are you disappointed with your wls? (Jul 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Are you keeping your profile updated? (Oct 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
As a result of surgery has anyone, or do you know of someone who needs a colostomy? (May 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
As much as I have loved and learned from this Q&A I feel like.... (Jun 27, 2004) (View) (19 answers)
At 1 1/2 year post-op how many calories should I be getting each day? (May 15, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
At 17 months postop lap could lifting 50 lbs do any damage? (Sep 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
At 21 months post op, gained 4 lbs! Help (Feb 4, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
At 5' 6.5 (May 21, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
At 5'7 (Dec 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
At 9 mos post I have a staple line disruption. I had open rny but I was not (Sep 14, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
At my goal weight.....now what? (Oct 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
At what month did your weight stabilize? (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Atkins diet, is it okay to use to help 'jump start' weight loss post op? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Attn: Long term post op's: what are your habits? (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
Babies after surgery, how did it affect your weight loss? (Mar 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Bacteria growth/infection where stomach was stapled off? (Jan 12, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
bacteria overgrowth (Jun 14, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
BCBS FED- Want Tummy Tuck but no 'health issues' related to it.. thoughts? (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
BCBS PPO of Florida - I had an appointment with the plastic surgeon on Oct. 18th and (Dec 9, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Been doing some research! (Jan 4, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
Been having pain on the peft side, 6 months out.....? (Jan 28, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Been post op 2 years next month and still can not take meds orally (May 17, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
Before reaching goal, when does the 'tapering' loss begin? (May 26, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Before surgery, I used food to cope. Now that's impossible. (Mar 29, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
Before your success could you even IMAGINE BEING thin or thinner? (Nov 15, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Belly Button Question :) (Dec 31, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Bloated or stomach protruding by end of day? (Jul 13, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Bloating lasting a long time (Oct 22, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
Blue Cross And Blue Shield of FL PPO State Employee Insurance...I have this insurance (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
BMI 50+ Has anyone used Dr. Burrowes in Atlanta? (Dec 2, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Body Wraps - anyone try them? Success or not worth it? (Nov 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
bone density, lean body mass and goal weight (Sep 1, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Bradycardia - I am 20 months post-op and have suspected slow heart rate (Feb 21, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
burning pain in middle of abdomin and all the way to the back. (Dec 23, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Bypassed- Intestine (Oct 15, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Calling all (Feb 28, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Calling all tall (over 5'8) post-op females, age 40+, with photos please... (Jul 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
can a person lose more weight after 1-1/2 years post-op (May 25, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
Can a post op be a surrogate mother? (Apr 26, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
Can any post-ops in their 20's starting around 300lbs help me out? (Oct 19, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
Can anyone be perfectly honest? Do you HATE taking your required daily suppliments? (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
Can anyone explain why this is happening to me? (Mar 7, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
Can anyone NOT vomit????? (Jan 13, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
Can anyone please tell me why I get smelly gas all the time and what to do about it? (Feb 28, 2006) (View) (15 answers)
Can anyone point me to links with TT pics? (Nov 7, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Can anyone recommend a Plastic Surgeon in the Detroit area (Livonia) who (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
CAN ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT POST OP VISITS (Jul 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
can anyone tell me if and where there is a support group in new jersey area? (May 14, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Can anyone tell me if the scar that you have on your stomach after the surgery ever (Mar 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Can anyone tell me if there is a support group in Rockland County, NY? (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Can anyone tell me more about leakages? (Mar 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Can anyone that is 5'10 or taller, with a starting weight of 300 lbs or above please (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
Can anyone who has had a tummy tuck tell me.... (May 16, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
Can bellybutton infections be linked to RNY? (Dec 21, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Can caffeine cause this after two years? (May 30, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Can I buy Real Meals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin? (Jun 10, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Can I drink water with protein to get more in? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Can I ever wear normal clothes? (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Can I have abdomnioplasticy, body lift and breast reduction done at the same time? (Jan 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Can I please hear from long term post op patients about how to get back on track? (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Can I really get to goal weight? (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Can it be harmful to try other diets? (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Can Low Ferritin/Iron cause weight loss to stop? (Jul 3, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
can op be redone after RNY yrs ltr fistula was found and "FIXED" wgt is back. (Mar 3, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
Can our Malabsorption issues change? (Mar 14, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
Can scar tissue cause Hernia-like pain at 2.5 years post op? (Aug 2, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Can somebody help explain to me the ROSE procedure & its success rate? (May 8, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
Can someone explain to me the difference between a TT, (Oct 7, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Can someone loose too much weight (Jun 22, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
can someone please explain how to reset my pouch? (Jul 17, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
Can someone tell me the deal with protein? (Nov 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Can the band slip with physical exertion? (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Can the resevoir in the lapband break? (Apr 2, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
Can we take products like Metabolife to lose the last few stubborn pounds? (May 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
can you drink white wine and darker alchol without causing problems to your surgery (Apr 21, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Can you eat more when your drinking water while eating meals? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
Can you ever research TOO much?! (Feb 9, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
can you gain all the weight back? (Feb 4, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
Can you jump start losing after 19 months post op??? (Jul 28, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
Can you loose 100% of your excess body weight? (May 27, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Can you Lose anymore once you start eating smaller portions and exercising again? (Sep 26, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Can you please tell me if anyone eats Weight Watchers or Health Choice Entrees? (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Can you safely get your hair colored with hair loss starting in the 4th month post op (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
can you still dye your hair???? (Nov 10, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
Can you stretch your new stomach too far at 6 months post op to do any damage? (Aug 7, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
Can you take regular pills? (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
Can you tell the size of your pouch? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Can your pouch burst, and the contents flow into your abdomen? (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Can your pouch go back to the original size by not over eating at all. (Jun 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Can't eat due to ulcers, How long until it gets better? (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
carbonated drinks again? (May 24, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Carbonyl Iron supplements vs Ferrous Sulfate (Sep 9, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Carbs: How much is too much? (Feb 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Carnie Wilson to pose in Playboy?? (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
Check out PETER HERIDA' web site! Outstanding! (Aug 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Chronic Pain or Fibromyalgia Diagnosis after surgery (Apr 9, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
Concerned about slowing weight loss and falling back into bad habits (Oct 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Concerned about surgical staples in the body long term, and revision questions (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
constipation (Jun 21, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
Constipation can anyone help with this (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Continued...... (Jun 22, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
Coughing quiet? (Mar 31, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
could a hernia that protrude out like the size of a grrapefruit have weight up to 5 (Apr 15, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
Could I have a SLD? (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Could I still get approved for plastics? (May 17, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
Could it be stretched??? (Nov 3, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Could it be that I won't lose anymore weight? (Jun 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Could my opening to my intestines be to big? (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Could the pull of my sagging panni be causing incontinence (Mar 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Could this be a bowel obstruction? 4 years post op (Oct 21, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
Could this be a hernia? (Mar 15, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
Could this be a stricture (Dec 26, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Could this be an ulcer? (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Could This Pain Be Due To Adhesions? (Mar 23, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Could you please share your experiences with revisions (Jul 17, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
Counting Calories after surgery and metabolism (Feb 2, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
daily vomitting... (Mar 20, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
DEBRA M (Jan 2, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
DESPERATE! Please help me....Im gaining too much weight back! (Apr 18, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Desperately seeking someone who had the vbg/w ring procedure and had a rny revision. (Dec 21, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
DGL (deglycerinated) licorice has anyone tried this for an ulcer? (Jun 1, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
Diabetic st weight over 350 - 2 yrs post op, did you make it to your goal weight (Jun 7, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
Did any one else have to have scar tissue removed? (Feb 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Did anyone get denied for abdominalplasty that has Med Mutual of Ohio SuperMed? (May 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Did anyone keep losing past the (Oct 14, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
DID ANYONE LOSE LARGE AMOUNTS OF HAIR AFTER SURGERY EVEN IF THEY WEAR THEI HAIR NATUR (May 9, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
Did anyone stop losing altogether after only one year? (May 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Did having your gallbladder removed help your gas? (Feb 15, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Did I just dump??? (Nov 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
did i stop losing???? is this it???? (May 10, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Did you get a hernia? Lap or open? (Dec 30, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
Did you have heel spurs pre-op and did they get better after surgery? (Jul 4, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Did your health insurance rates go down after you lost the weight? (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Dizziness, Lightheadedness, and Weakness for a Long-term Post-Op (Mar 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Do acidophilus capsules help with chronic stomach problems? (Mar 6, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
Do any of you have physical problems from surgery? (Nov 12, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
Do any of you post-ops take prescription meds for reflux? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Do high heel shoes fit better after weight loss? (May 8, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Do I have a vitamin defiency? (Dec 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Do I have to !! ( will I need plastics?) (Dec 21, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
Do lap band patients need medic alert braclets? If so, what should it say? (Oct 28, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Do other long terms have a hard time controlling urges? (Apr 16, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
Do people age faster after surgery? (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
Do people with transected stomachs have shorter life spans? (Jul 1, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
Do people with transected stomachs lose more weight than those w/o transected stomach (Jul 5, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
Do sore backsides eventually improve? (Jan 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Do the bra shoulder dents go away after the weight is gone? (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Do thigh lifts really work? Please share your experience. (Sep 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Do we continue to process our food rapidly? (May 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Do we have to drink protein drinks for the rest of our lives? (Oct 31, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
Do you drink alcoholic beverages after surgery? (Oct 16, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
Do you eat less when wearing tight clothes? (Dec 14, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Do you ever dump/eat too much....? (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Do you ever stop obessing about food and feel successful (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Do you follow the pouch rules? (Feb 16, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Do you have to chew, chew, chew the rest of your life? or can you (Jan 17, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Do you know of any materials to educate my PCP about post op life health concerns (Mar 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Do you load up on water or liquids before/after your meals? (Feb 6, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Do you lose once you get back on the program? (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Do you notice any difference in your skin between 1 & 2 Years post-op (Feb 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Do you see the weight loss in you arms and legs? (Mar 17, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Do you shrink? (Oct 23, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
Do you think I am crazy to feel this way (Jan 31, 2004) (View) (16 answers)
Do you think that the longer you are post op, the worse your health will be? (Apr 22, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
Do you think this is a good way to promote WLS? (Jun 29, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
Doctor is saying switch to prenatal vitamin instead of multi vitamin (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
does a patient have to be 100 lbs. over wt. to have a revision? (Feb 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Does a transected pouch have any influence on possible long term post op weight gain? (Jun 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Does Adding Birth Control Pills To Shampoo Really Work??? (Jul 13, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
Does age have much to do with short term or long term effects? (Aug 28, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Does any long terms find that they tan better since WLS? (Aug 2, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Does any one dump(diarrhea)on pretty much anything? (Apr 13, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Does any one have any clothes that they don't want or need? (Nov 10, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Does anybody know of a GREAT plastic surgeon in the Memphis , TN area? (Mar 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Does anybody out there who has had this surgery have any regrets about it?? (Sep 15, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
Does anyone 2yr postop or longer suffer from itching? (Jun 17, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
Does anyone deal with halitosis? (Jan 19, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
Does anyone else dump on hydrocodone, or other pain medications? (Jan 22, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
Does anyone else ever feel like they are a (Sep 17, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
does anyone else feel this way? (Nov 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
Does anyone else out there have a lot of hunger at about 18 months post op? (Jul 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Does anyone else post-op have the (Jul 28, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Does anyone else really dislike the way they look naked ???? (Sep 15, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
Does anyone else try to relate every health problem to (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Does anyone else want to change their career after surgery? (Mar 31, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
does anyone ever experience heart palpitations? (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Does anyone ever loose weight TOO FAST? (Dec 5, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Does anyone experience complications that occur much later, say 10 or so years out? (Jun 26, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
Does anyone get tired of small portions/no sweets after maintaining weight loss? (Feb 11, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
Does anyone has any before & after photos of a TT & or Breast lift? (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Does anyone have a problem choking? (May 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Does anyone have any info about the support group at newton-wellesley? (May 27, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Does anyone have any info on esophogeal ulcers. (Jun 20, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Does anyone have info/stats on life expectancy after WLS?? (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Does anyone have memory problems long term post-op? (Mar 23, 2006) (View) (18 answers)
Does anyone have photos of their scar from an (Jul 24, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
Does anyone have pictures on this site of their scars? (Jul 30, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
Does anyone have stomach pain after 18 months out? (Apr 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Does anyone have trouble with constipation? (Mar 31, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Does anyone have trouble with night eating after WLS? (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
Does anyone keep on getting strictures like me??? (Jun 26, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
Does anyone know the life expectancy of a post op patient? (Aug 8, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Does anyone know anything about organ donation post-op? (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
DOES ANYONE KNOW EFFECTS OF RNY YEARS AFTER THE FACT? (Feb 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
does anyone know exactly what is done to us when we have the DS (May 19, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Does anyone know how to counteract the feelings of helplessness and panic I feel now? (May 16, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
Does anyone know how to tell if the surgery isn't working like it should? (Mar 15, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
Does anyone know if the pouch will return to original size if it has stretched (May 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Does anyone know if there is a WLS support group on Long Island? (Oct 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Does anyone know of a good post-operative doctor (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Does anyone know of a hospital that will do skin removal for free if you donate? (Jul 19, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
does anyone know of a pcp in fort worth or arlington wsl friendly (May 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
does anyone know of a surgeon that will do a revision in the Birmingham, AL area? I (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Does anyone know of a surgeon who will perform a revision in No. California? (Oct 6, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Does anyone know of any WLS experienced PCPs in Atlanta? (Jul 19, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Does anyone know or know where to find info on how much you absorb after rny??? (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Does anyone know percentages of people who gain back weight after RNY? (Feb 20, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Does anyone know someone who has had a RNY back 15yrs ago, when the procedure was new (Jul 26, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
Does anyone know the amount generally bypassed by BTC? (Jun 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Does anyone know the CPT coding for fills for the LAGB? (Jun 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Does anyone know the post op life span? (May 5, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
Does anyone know the statistical data on how long post-ops keep their weight off? (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Does anyone know what I can expect long term post op from an RNY? (Feb 18, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Does anyone know what size the stoma should be? (Jan 21, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Does anyone know what the average person's percentage of weightloss is? (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Does anyone know what we can take postop for arthristis (Jun 1, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Does anyone know where to find plastic surgery before&after pics? (Feb 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Does anyone need help getting their surgery reversed (Nov 13, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Does anyone regret having the surgery???? (Mar 20, 1999) (View) (18 answers)
does anyone wake up hungry in the night? (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Does anyone who has had a tummy tuck regret their decision due to the horrific scar (Mar 30, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Does Blue Choice HMO cover TT and Breast reductions? (Jan 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Does cellulite go away? (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Does decaf coffee count towards our fluid intake? How about protein drinks? (Sep 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Does EVERYBODY need plastic surgery?? (Mar 15, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
Does EVERYONE gain back weight ??? (Sep 1, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
Does everyone have to get a tummy tuck after wls or can it be avoided? (May 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Does everyone need to have surgery for the excess skin? Can you do it w/ Exercise? (Jun 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Does everyone need to take iron pills after surgery. (Oct 31, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Does everyone require revisions (Jun 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Does Fed BC/BS cover a staple line disruption? (Feb 7, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
Does Fed BC/BS cover lipo or other reconstructive surgery? (Sep 28, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Does Fed BC/BS pay for a tummy tuck? (Aug 30, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
Does feet width shrink with weight loss? (Aug 7, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
Does food churn in stomach and come up 20min - 2 hrs later (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Does insurance cover panniculectomy if performed by a different surgeon? (Feb 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
does insurance pay for surgery to get rid of extra skin? (Apr 13, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
does it become easiler to give blood after WLS? (Nov 17, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Does loose skin tighten up by itself? Will I have to have plastic surgery on my abdo (May 24, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
DOES LOW CARB WORK AS WELL AFTER 18 MTH FOR NON WLS VS. WLS (Nov 21, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Does malabsorption continue indefinitely? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
DOES MEDICARE COVER A TUMMY TUCK? (May 7, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
Does open RNY increase you chance of stomach cancer? (May 24, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Does scar tissue form at the staple line? (Jul 19, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Does someone that is 5 years post-op lose weight faster than the average person? (Aug 14, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
Does Texas Medicaid cover TT? (Feb 24, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Does the 5 day pouch test work on someone who is 6 years post op? (Sep 7, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
Does the stoma size shrink after scope when you are 2.5+ yrs post-op? (Oct 31, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
DOES THE WEIGHT STOP COMING OFF (Jul 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Does thin equal daily pain? (Apr 5, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Does weight loss increase with the use of protein drinks? (May 27, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Does yeast infection go away after weight loss? (Oct 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Does your body eventually accomodate the bypassed intestine (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Does your stomach heal together or do the staples always hold it together ? (Apr 2, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Don't be scared (Dec 12, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
Dose any one in Minnessota do revisions (Jun 21, 2008) (View) (1 answer)
dose anybody know anything about Roux Stasis Syndrome (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
Dr. considering removing my old stomach.... (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Dr. removing blind stomach (Mar 9, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Drinking after eating, long term? (Aug 21, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
DS 11 years VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES (Aug 1, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
Eating @ 2 1/2 year post (Feb 7, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Eating and plateau (Aug 5, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Eating at one year post op. repost by amos mod (May 21, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
eating too much at 11 months post-op? (Jun 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Eatting too much (Aug 23, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
Endometrial Ablation (Jan 27, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
Enlarged stomach outlet (Jul 23, 2011) (View) (5 answers)
Every morning I wake up feeling nauseated (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Evils of WLS no one wants you to know... (May 13, 2002) (View) (47 answers)
Excluding surgery what has been the hardest part about having the surgery? (Mar 5, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
Expense of Body wrap vs.results/ opinions from those whove tried it. (Sep 10, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Expert Advice Needed! (Dec 22, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Fat in some places, too thin in others does this change (Aug 10, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
FATTY LIVER (Feb 13, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
feel hot during/after meals (Mar 10, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
Feeling like a failure (Jun 22, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
Ferritin is 11, and dropping. What works orally? (Jun 18, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
Ferrous Sulfate verves Carbonyl Iron (Aug 27, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
First Plateau 3 weeks after surgery is this normal (Jan 4, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
Flatulence - should I have it? (Feb 28, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
Food selection doesn't make any sense! (Feb 6, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
For 5y+ RNYs, why is it possible to overeat and regain? (Mar 29, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
for all those who have lost their weight (Oct 24, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
For long term post-op's: Maintaining Your New Weight/Size (Feb 26, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
For People who Didn't make Goal in 1 yr ? (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
For Post-Op women: Is your period longer now? (Apr 1, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
For Post-Ops 2+ Years Out: Meal Plans (May 30, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
For those that are 1 yr or more post op, is it reasonable ... (Aug 17, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
For those weight has stabilized, what can someone 5'7 (Dec 1, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
For those who are at goal. How do you stop losing & maintain your weight? (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
foul smelling gas and bowel movements (Jul 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Found out that I have a fistula and 4 ulcers in pouch... (Jun 23, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
from orig (Jun 29, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Fun question, Who will win? (Mar 28, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
Fun things to do once the weight comes off:) (Nov 23, 2002) (View) (23 answers)
Funny things that happen post op (Aug 24, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
Gained 12 lbs since this time last year... (Mar 27, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
Gained 18 lbs! Help! (Jun 11, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
Gained All Lost Weight Back? (May 25, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
Gaining weight (Jun 30, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
gaining weight (Dec 29, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
Gaining weight after 6 years (May 25, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
gallbladder questions (Oct 4, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
gallbladder questions (Oct 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Gallbladder removal can cause diarrea:( (Aug 8, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
gallbladder SYMPTOMS??? (Jun 30, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
GAS AND INDIGESTION (Aug 2, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
Gastric bypass surgery patients only add three years to life expectance??!! (Aug 30, 2003) (View) (35 answers)
Genetics and obesity - long term weight loss (Dec 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Glucophage makes me sick, Actos makes me gain weight..what to do?? (May 14, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
Goal weight for female 5'6 in height??? (Nov 18, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
Going on 2 years post op and still not -100 lbs. UNBELIEVABLE!! (Feb 23, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
Good article on revising the food pyramid (Apr 6, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
good vitamin (Dec 6, 2007) (View) (14 answers)
Got scared.... (Oct 26, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
GUYS: Do men need plastic surgery (panni, TT, ...)? (Aug 24, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Had an Upper GI that showed a fistula.... 22 months post-op... what now? (May 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
HAD ANYONE HEARD OF A TWISTED BOWEL 5 YEARS AFTER SURGERY? (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Had my enoscopy done on Monday (Sep 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Had my surgery 9.5 months ago, and have lost 91 pounds... (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
had surgery 12/1/1999 also had tubes tied 02/97. thinking about having tubal reversal (Feb 27, 2011) (View) (2 answers)
Had tooth filled yesterday, Made me feel terrible (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
HAD VBG IN 2000. BMI STILL 36. CAN I HAVE REVISION TO RNY WITH NEW INSURANCE? (Aug 8, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
HAIR LOSS (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Hair Loss AGAIN at TEN MONTHS? Is this possible? (Dec 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
has any one out there ever had the problem of there tongue feel sore all the time (Oct 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Has any else had this problem? (Feb 15, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
Has any experienced Stomach Ulcers Post op? (Jun 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Has any had this surgery and not experience signficant hair loss? (Feb 4, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
Has any long term post-op delt with being afraid ofwhat their (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Has any one had numerous complications ???? (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Has any one heard of the ring used in RNY patients? (Mar 21, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyne evr had stretch mark...... (Jun 12, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone aroud 245 with a BMI of 47 loss weight and not have a lot of sagging skin? (Nov 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone around 400 lbs. had only 100 cm's bypassed.... (Jan 11, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone been 5yrs+ post-op without complications then unexplained n/v (Dec 13, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
has anyone been able to wear a tank top or 2 peice post surgery? (Jul 4, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone been behind on this site's loss chart, but still made it? (Nov 19, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone been diagnosed with a stretched stoma? (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone been downsized and able to continue without insurance? (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Has anyone been told your "stomach is not emptying like it should?" (Jul 12, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone changed careers after having WLS? (Apr 30, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
Has anyone did invitro after doing the weight loss surgery? (Feb 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone else been diagnosed with ulcers post op? (Apr 28, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone else developed food sensitivities at 2 years post op? (Sep 9, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone else experienced a change in values re: work? (May 27, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone else experienced weight pounds, or being able to eat anything in large amounts? (Feb 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone else fallen off the wagon and what did it take to get back on? (Jan 19, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone else had a liver biopsy during their RNY? (Oct 13, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone else had high B-12 levels? (Aug 30, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
Has anyone else noticed 25% of last 20 questions are about regain? (Jan 6, 2005) (View) (32 answers)
Has anyone else started at 478lbs, and what were your results? (Nov 16, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Has anyone ever dislocated a bone? (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone ever experienced severe intestinal pain requiring surgery? (Feb 6, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone ever had additional sm. intestine bypassed. (Dec 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
has anyone ever had DS sugery and gained back the weight ? (Aug 25, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
has anyone ever had RNY and gained back all the weight ? (Aug 25, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone ever had the opportunity to turn someone down? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone ever had the procedure reversed? (May 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone ever heard of severe arthritis in long-term post-ops due to (Jul 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone ever needed the ring to be removed and replaced from an RNY?? (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Has anyone ever used Chitosan after surgery? (Feb 16, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone experienced long-term skin or nerve hypersensitivy post-op? (Jan 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone experienced painful pressure just under the breast bone? (Apr 6, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone experienced weight gain after going on birth control. (Jun 2, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone felt hungry soon after eating? Like within half an hour after eating. (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
Has anyone from Western PA underwent lap RNY and had to have revision? (Aug 11, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone gained some weight back? (Aug 19, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
Has anyone gained weight two years post op? (Nov 10, 2004) (View) (15 answers)
Has anyone gotten professional (Apr 4, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone gotten shorter? (Oct 30, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
Has anyone had bowel obstruction 2 years after wls? (Mar 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone had a 25cm bypass? (Sep 8, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
has anyone had a 2nd gastric bypass because the first one was not very successful? (Jan 18, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone had a child after WLS? (Oct 13, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone had a hernia repair and tummy tuck with Blue Cross and Blue SHield (Oct 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had a HIDA scan to check the function of the gallbladder? (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone had a Lap Band who is a year post op (Sep 16, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone had a large pouch in the pubic area after a tummy Tuck? (Oct 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
has anyone had a panni at the same time as they had gallbladder removed, 17 mo post (Aug 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone had a problem with a red rash on their calves? (Jun 29, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had a problem with adhesions postop? (May 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had a revision and what kind? (May 25, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone had a revision due to their pouch being to large? (Dec 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
has anyone had a revision from Dr. Thoburn in Gainesville, FL? (Mar 1, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Has anyone had a revision from RNY to DS in the ny/nj area? (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Has anyone had a revision on the Gastric Bypass surgery. Is a lap procedure possible? (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had a revision to the RYN? I am 4 years out... (Jan 7, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone had a revision where they by pass another 100 cm? (Sep 23, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
has anyone had a severe reaction to fosomax? (Sep 14, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
has anyone had a thigh lift? (Mar 17, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation done following the gastric-bypass (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
has anyone had an rny and kept their weight off, ? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone had any unexpected surprises from this surgergy? (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
has anyone had banding after bypass? (Nov 8, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone had blood pressure come back (May 22, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone had gallbladder surgery after r-n-y then develop abd pain and nausea? (Nov 2, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone had gastric problems durning pregancy. (Apr 7, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone had more than two WLS and have been unsuccessful? (Oct 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had nerve problems after bypass? (Apr 26, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had pain on their LEFT side, like below the ribcage? (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone had panniculectomy approved from Aetna w/out a rash? (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone had positive results after taking Metabolife? (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone had problems from leg debulking? (Jan 26, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Has anyone had problems with low blood sugar? (Aug 22, 2012) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had real good months after tapering off somewhat? (Dec 29, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone had RNY in Mexico and had a difficult finding a doctor to do the post-op? (Jan 3, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone had serious emotional and mental issues (depression) during pregnancy? (Dec 21, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone had serious health complications from their gastric bypass? (Sep 22, 2004) (View) (13 answers)
Has anyone had success with just Birth Control Pills alone? (Oct 29, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone had the Gastric Bypass surgery twice after about two years? (Aug 18, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone had the jejuno-ileal (intestinal) bypass back in the 1970's? (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone had the JIB surgery from years ago? (Feb 2, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
Has anyone had the revision, from VGB to RNY? (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had their 'spare' stomach removed? (Jun 17, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone had their PCP against you having surgery? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
Has anyone had there surgery redone, because they were gaining too much weight? (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had thier pouch reduced? (Aug 10, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone had this surgery longer than 5 or more years? (Aug 2, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone had to appeal plastic surgery denial and won? (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone had to have a (Feb 21, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Has anyone had to have a Hysterectomy because they can't asborb iron? (May 27, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone had to have the silastic ring removed thru and endoscopy??? (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
has anyone had to have their gallbladder out 18 months post op ? (Nov 23, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone had to loose 200-250 pounds? (Mar 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
HAS ANYONE HAD TROUBLE CARRYING A BABY TO TERM AFTER SURGERY? (Mar 30, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone had trouble digesting meat, raw vegetables, and bread? (Aug 7, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
Has anyone had VGB revised only to now have an extremely large pouch now? (Jun 6, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone had weight gain 2 years after surgery? (Jul 10, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone heard of a procedure called (Nov 18, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone heard of any new surgeries/techniques for a stretched stoma? (Jul 12, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone heard of Cigna PPO covering mastopexy(breast lift)? (Aug 16, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone heard of gaining back 20% of the weight? (Jul 12, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone heard of having lap band surgery after gastric bypass? (Mar 1, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone heard of long term effects on the liver from the surgery? (Jan 5, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone heard of or had a Revision to the Micro-pouch surgery? (May 10, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
has anyone here had a leak at the staple line and had another operation to fix it? (Jul 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
has anyone in Joliet or downers grove Illinos useDr. chow for there plastic surgery? (Sep 24, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Has anyone lost 130# or more with just 75cm of the small intestine bypassed? (Dec 1, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone lost 250 lbs or more after having wls and how long did it take? (Jan 23, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
Has anyone lost additional weight 1-2 years post op? (Aug 22, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone lost more than a hundred lbs after a revision? (Jun 21, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone lost more weight with a revision than the first surgery? RNY (May 2, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone lost over 200 lbs and kept their apron? I haven't had surgery yet and (Sep 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone moved to another state within 1 month of surgery? After care? (Nov 3, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone NOT had to have plastic surgery to reduce skin flaps? (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone not met their weight loss goals post-op & regreted the surgery? (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone NOT needed to get a tummy tuck? (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone NOT successfully lost their additional weight? (Jan 24, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone out there gotten pregnant or tried to get pregnant after having WLS? (Aug 2, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone out there post-op lost more weight after a couple of years? (Nov 23, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone out there tried Rogaine? (Dec 29, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone over 400 .lbs lost down to a reasonable weight? (Jan 6, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone over 3 years out had any complications? (Oct 18, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone over a year out from surgery still having complications? (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone passed out ??? (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
Has anyone read the profile of Sharon Devillier? (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone regained all of their weight? (Sep 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone regreted surgery and ended up with alot of loose skin? (Mar 17, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
HAs anyone seen long term resaerch about bypass or band patients health overall ? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
has anyone smoked and had plastic surgery (Sep 4, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone started dumping later post op? (Jan 24, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone switched surgeons AFTER surgery? (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
Has anyone taken Fosamax or Actonel due to bone loss? (Dec 7, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone taken trim spa to loose those last extra pounds (Jun 22, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone treid the new diet pill called Suvaril? (Jan 2, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone tried Harden of Life Supplements (Nov 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone tried the Master Cleanse Lemonaid Diet? (Jul 31, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
Has anyone tried the new Alli ? (Jun 23, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone tried the new Bryers Carb Smart ice cream? (Nov 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone tried the new Seasonale birth control pills? Have you gained weight on it (Apr 28, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone tried this new one, Propolene to get rid of those last.. (Apr 23, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
Has anyone tried to lose to much weight on purpose? (Aug 28, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone tried using Rogaine prior to the dreaded hair loss during weight loss? (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Has anyone used Apple Cider Vinegar as a homeopathic health benefit? Safe? (Jun 24, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
has anyone used TrimSpa to help get rid of those last few pounds? (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone used Weider's Products for Protein Post -op? (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Has anyone w/VGB been told after gaining weigh that their stomach is more compliant? (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Has anyone went it to surgery with that wonderful (Oct 26, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Has anyone who has United Health Care -Select EPO ever won their appeal? (Feb 28, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone who is a long term post op tried to stop eating in order to lose? (Aug 9, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
Has anyone's hypothyroidism IMPROVED after surgery? (May 6, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Has anyone's insurance company ever covered a body lift? (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Has anyone's shoe and ring size stayed the same? (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Has many of you suceeded past the '65%' that they say is all you will lose? (Mar 9, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Has research determined the long-term effects of having weight loss surgery? (Oct 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Has your dr prescribed Xenical (Apr 14, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Have any long term Post-ops ever questioned why? (Oct 25, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
Have any long term post-ops had thyroid problems? (Jan 25, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Have any Long Term Post-Ops not Lost to Goal? (Jun 26, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
Have any post ops experience bloating/gas that has lasted for days? (Mar 15, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
Have any postops had trouble getting life insurance? (Apr 19, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Have increase in acid ? (Apr 8, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Have long-term WLS patients found their quality of life to truly be enhanced? (Jun 6, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
Have there been any long-term post ops that have gained weight... (Sep 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
have trouble with weight loss around the time of your period? (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Have you Ever Felt a (May 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Have you had a lower body lift as an outpatient? haw was the experience? (Aug 18, 2004) (View) (17 answers)
Have you lost less than 100 lbs for your total wt. loss? (Oct 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Have you seen these websites? (Aug 23, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Having a endoscopy done (Jun 23, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
Having a weird pain and I'm almost 2 years post op. (Oct 10, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Having what my doc. thinks is obstructed bowel. Help (Mar 21, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
Hello I have seen alot of posts on here (Jun 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Hello I saw a plastic surgeon, what can I do for a denial? (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Hello I seem to be having a problem (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Hello I weighed 347 before surgery and now.... (Jan 12, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
help - gained weight (Apr 14, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
help - I am almost 1 year post op - How do I climb back on the wagon ? (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Help - I'm feeling a strange sensation on my left side..... (Nov 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
HELP 6 YRS POST OP AND CAN'T SEEM TO GET BACK ON TRACK. (May 19, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
Help I am gaining weight!!!1 (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
help i gained 35 lbs back (Feb 29, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Help me gain weight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (May 6, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
HELP ME GET BACK ON I NEED IT BAD. I AM UNABLE TO EXERCISE D/T SEVERE DEG ARTH ,FMS+ (Jan 10, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Help me out (Apr 18, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Help me with this plateau? (May 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Help with Alcoholism (Oct 18, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
Help! (May 5, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
Help! Feels like someone is choking me. Is this a stricture? (Mar 12, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
HELP! How to get back on the (Sep 4, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Help! I'm obsessed! (May 5, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Help! Trying to find an ultra-mega, heavy-duty, super-dooper support bra. (Aug 20, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
Help! Gaining a pound a day! What can I do? (May 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Help! I am 2 yrs. post op and just had my yearly bloodwork done... (Feb 16, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Help! I'm geting tired of eating protein. (Jul 6, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
HELP! I'm thinking of backing out of surgery! (Sep 17, 2002) (View) (24 answers)
HELP! Ins co approved panni not abdominoplasty (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
HELP!! I am gaining weight!! (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Help!! Almost 3 years post op and starting to gain weight......anyone else? (Feb 19, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
HELP!!! What should my realistic goal be and is it possible to achieve it? (Jan 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
HELP!!!! I visited my dietician on Friday and leftt confused. (Aug 19, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
HELP!!!! My back is against the wall! I'm looking (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
Help, I am 18 months out and for the 1st time I was dumping for 12 hours! (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Help, I may have a problem (May 8, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
Help, I need energy !! (Jun 19, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
HELp...I have a hard time with large HORSE vitiamins any suggestions (Sep 22, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
HELP? Is this true? gained can I loose it again? (Apr 16, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
HELP?!?!!? 3yrs post-op.stopped exercising. eating (Sep 26, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
HELP?? I need people to tell me if they have had a surgery to bypass more intestine ? (Sep 17, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Heres another question about being full after eating (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Hernia??? (Mar 30, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Hi all, i have been approved for a Panniculectomy but (Jun 16, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Hi Fiends....I could use some advice here (May 3, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Hi friend's did anyone else take a really long time to feel pretty much back to normal? (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Hi guys, here's my question, i'm about 16 mos post op and the past (Feb 25, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
HI WE ARE HAVING A SUPPORT GROUP MEETING IN CUMBERLAND, MD (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Hi, Everyone I am thinking about getting a Support Group Together (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Hi, I am 1 year post-op (Apr 12, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Hi, I am 1 yr post-op (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Hi, I am 17 mos. post op and have developed abdominal pain. (Sep 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Hi, I have MS. It has been TONS worse since my RNY. (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Hi, I was denied... (Feb 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Hiatal Hernia after RNY (Jan 27, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
High Blood Calcium (Aug 19, 2011) (View) (2 answers)
Hi~ in the last few days i unexpectedly experience shakes in my thighs, not to where (Nov 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Horrible cramping pain 18 months post op (Apr 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
How and when are you taking Devrom? (Jan 21, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
How are you (Jan 22, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
How are you doing 3+ years Post Op? (Jan 22, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
How before the hair I lost post op grows back? (Jan 11, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
How can I deal with a stomach that feels like there is a rock in it? (Jun 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
How can I find out about pouch size? (Jan 19, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
How can I get affordable health insurance post-op? (self-employed) (Feb 7, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
How can I get control of my eating (Nov 17, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
How can I lose 10lbs. fast? (Nov 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
how can i qualify for plastic surgery (Feb 18, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
How can I stop losing so much weight? (Jan 14, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
How common is it for us to gain some weight after reaching goal? (Jan 12, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
how dangerous is the Panni? (Dec 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
How did you feel after reaching your goal? (Feb 16, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
How did you pick your goal weight? (Mar 3, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
How Do I Get Back On Track? (Jul 1, 2014) (View) (2 answers)
How do I get back on track? (Nov 5, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
How do I get off this plateau? (Aug 23, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
How do I get sugar cravings under control? (May 3, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
How do I interpret the results of the weight loss calculator on this site? (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
How do I jump start my weight loss again? (Feb 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
How do I know if I have leak in my staple line? (Mar 27, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
How do I know if my insurance company takes care of the plastic surgery after? (Jan 7, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
How do I not gain anymore weight and lose this 10-15 lbs. I've put on since surgery (Mar 22, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
How do I STOP losing weight? (Feb 10, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
HOW DO U PREVENT AND HOW DO U GET BOWEL OBSTRUCTION? (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
How do we avoid stretching the pouch after surgery? (Sep 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
HOW DO WE JUMP START WEIGHT LOSS AFTER GAINING (Apr 25, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
How do you deal with all the compliments? (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
How do you deal with getting the weight issues out of your head? (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
how do you deal with slow weight loss (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
How Do You Do It?? (Feb 6, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
How do you figure out what size you will wear at goal? (Nov 27, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
How do you find them? (Feb 8, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
How do you get your insurance to cover a Panniculectomy or other? (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
How do you know if there is a problem? (Apr 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
how do you know if you have a hernia? (Jun 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
How do you know if you have a staple disruption? (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
How do you know when the pouch is stretched? (Mar 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
How do you regain control when you start gaining weight? (Aug 5, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
How do you respond to people that go on and on about how fat you were? (Apr 29, 2003) (View) (38 answers)
how do you set goals? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
HOW DO YOU STOP LOSING WEIGHT WHEN YOU ARE AT GOAL? (May 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
How do you stop the weight loss (Apr 18, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
How does this plan of action sound for low b12? (Feb 3, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
How does weight regain compare with the rny vs. vbg (Mar 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
How far must your skin hang? (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
How fast can you drink water? (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
How have you overcome past behaviors - without therapy? (Feb 4, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
How is it possible to be able to eat 12 oz at 10 months post op? (Apr 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
How is plastic surgery done...under the arms (batwings). Lots of PAIN?? (Aug 1, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
How is weight loss after 7 months? (Sep 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
How long (Sep 5, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
How long after surgery does the loss typically start to slow down? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
How long after surgery, do u see your surgeon now? (Mar 5, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
How long ago do you havee surgery? (Feb 12, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
How long before I may stop losing weight? (Nov 17, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
How long before you go from 2 oz to more, Not that i am hungry or full Just curious (May 29, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
How long before your stomach stops (Sep 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
How Long Did It Take To Lose The Weight? (Jan 31, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
How long did your hair loss last? (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
How long do the staples last? (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
How long do we have to worry about complications? (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
how long do you have to miss work after the surgery (Jan 29, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
How long do you see the doctor (surgeon)? (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
How long does it take after a tt does it take for your pelvic (Jan 17, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
How long does it take for your hair to grow back in. (Mar 2, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
How long does it take to regrow hair if protein deficiency was the cause? (Nov 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
How long has this surgery been approved(years for RNY) and oldest post ops? (May 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
How long is the VBG supposed to last? (May 30, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
How long is the window for losing weight (May 12, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
How long till ur in the clear? (Oct 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
how long to heal after dialtion? (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
How long until I don't feel like I have been hit by a truck (May 27, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
How long until my mind understands when I have had enough food? (Sep 24, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
How long will I be out of work for a tummy tuck?? (Nov 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
How long will surgery (RNY) be a tool? (Nov 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
How many fail because of permanent nausea (Jun 7, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
How many 10 year post ops successfully have kept weight off? (Oct 28, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
How many PROXIMAL Open RNYers haven't gotten to goal or had to work xtra hard? (Jan 23, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
How many calories a day do you eat - 4 years out? (May 8, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
how many calories need to maintain a certian weight (Sep 18, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
How many calories should we be eating at 18 months post op to loose? (Sep 15, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
How many carbs and proteins a day? (Nov 8, 2011) (View) (6 answers)
How many folks have had RNY without transection and NOT had a staple line disruption? (May 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
How many grams of carbs should I eat daily? (Jun 6, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
How many have a stretched pouch confirmed by a surgeon? (Jan 19, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
How many long term post ops still have their gall bladder? (Sep 30, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
How many of you have actually surpassed your doctors post-op expectations? (Feb 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
how many people actually have a second surgery to get rid of the excess fat (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
How many people go through surgery and slowly gain back their weight? (Jan 23, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
How many protein shakes do you have in a regular day? (May 19, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
how much alcohol is too much? As far as being unhealthy and harming the liver? (May 29, 2006) (View) (14 answers)
How much bloodwork do you need in the future? (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
How much can I expect to lose from tummy tuck (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
How much cereal or grains are people able to eat at almost 2 years out? (Jul 26, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
How much did you have bypassed and do you have bowel movement and odor issues? (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
how much do you have to weight before you have a revision? (Oct 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
How much does your wt loss slow after 12 months post op? (Oct 24, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
How much is too much? (Oct 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
how much protien should a consume a day?? (Aug 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
How much protine are we supposed to get every day. I have heard so many variaing amou (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
hoW MUCH SHOULD SOMEONE LOOSE WITHIN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS? (Jul 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
How much should you be able to eat 1 year after surgery? (Jul 23, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
How much should you be eating at 9mos post op? (Nov 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
How much weight have you lost (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (33 answers)
How often (and what) are you eating? (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
How often do people get osteoperosis after WLS? (Sep 7, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
How should I be eating now (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
How soon and how often do you need to see the doctor after surgery? (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
How soon post-op will I be able to start lifting my husband and providing his care? (Oct 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
How strong does the staple lines stay over the years? Do they weaken? (Apr 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
How successful are you long term? (Feb 2, 2007) (View) (16 answers)
How to get rid of cottage cheese thighs? (Aug 14, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
How to Handle Increased Appetite (Jan 6, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
How To Keep From Gaining Weight After9 Years Post Op (Mar 15, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
How to lose weight again? (Apr 25, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
How to start losing again?? (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
How to stop the sugar cravings? (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
How will I know it's time for me to get off my medicines I'm currently taking? (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
How would you know if to stretched your pouch or if its possilbe to stretch it? (Jan 2, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
How would you know when enough weight has been lost? (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Hypothetical ? Any one ever had a LAP RNY revised to a DS? (May 4, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Hysterectomy or not? (Nov 14, 2006) (View) (12 answers)
I am traveling abroad to some undeveloped countries, are there any precautions I should take? (Jun 21, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
I was wondering what is wrong with carbonated drinks long term? (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
I 'm one year post op RYN and 7 weeks post op Tummy Tuck. I 'm so depressed. (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
I am 1 year out and my family says I am Obsessed (May 21, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
I am 10 months out and 38 yrs old was down 130 lbs I still need to lose another 60 lb (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I am 10 months post op and the lasy few weeks I have been getting terrible sharp pain (Apr 7, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
I am 10.5 months post-op and can eat 1500 calories! (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
I am 10months post op and have lost 120 lbs and have not had much trouble after (Mar 29, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I am 11 months post-op and started at 287 lbs and have stopped at a loss of 87 lbs. (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
I am 11 months postop - have been getting leg cramps 2-3 times a week (Nov 24, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
I am 13 mnths PO and down 160 lbs. I feel great. (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
I am 14 months post op and in a panic... Eating more !!! (Jun 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I am 14 months post-op and have started losing my hair again. (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I am 15 mths post op 4-12-01 lost 137 nothing in the last 2 months I had a tummy tuck (Jul 23, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
I am 16 months post-op and have elevated Liver enzymes (May 4, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
I am 16.5 months post-op and down 187 lbs... (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I am 17 months post op RNY and am at goal weight. I've been taking a vitamin called (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I am 17 mos post op from RNY. (Sep 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I am 18 months happily post-op, and for the last 3 months really (Apr 24, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
I am 18 months out and at a stand still weight wise...what am I supposed to be eating (Jan 3, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
I am 18 months out as of yesterday and for lunch I went to Blimpies (Apr 21, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
i am 18 months post op and have lost about 140lbs but lately it seems that i can eat (Sep 3, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
i am 18 months post op and have lost about 140lbs but lately it seems that i can eat (Sep 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I am 18 months post op and have not been eatting properly or (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I am 2 months post-op and doing great so far....... long term? (Jun 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
I am 2 years post op and over 100# pounds to go. (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
I AM 2 YEARS POST-OP AND NEVER FEEL FULL. HOW CAN I TELL IF MY STOMA IS TOO LARGE? (Jul 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I am 2 yrs post-op and i'm having a horrible problem (May 20, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
i am 21 months out and have lost 150 lbs. I notice now that i have no (Jan 26, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
I am 29 mo post op, experiencing severe right upper quadrant pain. and my CT scan (May 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
I am 3 weeks post op and have not lost any weight in the last week (Jan 10, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
I am 3 years post op. Can I get a perm/coloring?` (Oct 4, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
i am 3 yr out of post op.. (Dec 14, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
I AM 4 MONTHS POST OP AND RECENTLY MY STITCHES ITCH ALL THE TIME? (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
I am 4 weeks post op from incisional hernia repair. I am experiencing strange pains (Dec 29, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
I am 4 weeks post-op tomorrow, and am wondering if anyone is tired all of the time. (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
I AM 4 YEARS POST OP AND I AM GAINING WEIGHT RAPIDLY , DO YOU THINK MY POUCH IS (Jan 1, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
I am 4 years post op, I am still losing ALOT of HAIR! (Jul 28, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
I am 4 yrs out of surgery and have gained 35lbs in last 6 months, please help. (Feb 28, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
I am 4.5 yrs post op and have gained wt. Time to be honest with myself and need help (Feb 13, 2007) (View) (16 answers)
I am 5 years out and have gained about 25 lbs. (Mar 5, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
i am 5'4 and am 273 and have been over wieght all my life......... (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
I am 5'4" -- 280 lbs. now....has anyone w/my measurements NOT.... (Sep 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I am 6 1/2 months post op and down about 165 lbs. People are telling me how good I (Nov 9, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
I am 6months post op and have to have a revision. What now. (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I am 7 1/2 weeks post op, and a slow loser. Will I reach my goal? (Apr 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
I am 7 days post-op and have a very hard time sipping 8 ozs for an hour. (Aug 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
I am 7 mon post op. Hurt my shoulder and took Prednisone decreasing the dosage over (Sep 26, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
I am 7 months out from a TT and it feels like there is a tight elastic around me (May 13, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I am 9 months out and have lost too much weight and it is not slowing down. (Jan 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
I AM 9 MONTHS POST OF AND DOWN 102LBS. BUT I'VE BEEN STUCK! (May 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I am about 1yr and 7 months post op RNY I have recently gained about 20 lbs back!! (Dec 28, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
I am alittle over a year with shakes, sweats, etc (Mar 24, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
I am almost 2 1/2 years out and have never experienced this before (Sep 19, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
I am almost 2 years post op. How do I stop loosing? (Oct 12, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
I am almost 3 years Post-Op and still need to lose 60 pounds! (Jun 26, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
I am almost 4 months post-op and I have been running a low grade fever for a week (Mar 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I am almost two years post-op (Jul 8, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
I am curious to see or know what I can expect to lose. I am 5'3 (Feb 22, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
I am currently at 310 and would like to get down to 160 is this possible (Mar 1, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
I am due for my semi-annual test. (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
I am gaining weight - 28 months post op - HELP (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
I am getting really scared..... (Sep 3, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
I am going on Monday for my 1 year checkup. (May 16, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
I am having a lot problems with lap band. Has ayone have a 2nd surgery & what kind? (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
I am having a recurrence of bulimia... (Jul 14, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
I am having extreme abd pain only at night. Is anyone else having this? (May 12, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
I am having my panniculectomy in 2 days and for the last week ... (Feb 12, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
I am having trouble staying awake after I eat (Oct 20, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
I AM I MONTH POST, HAD RNY AND I CANT EAT NOTHING WITHOUT FEELING SICK (May 20, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
I am in need of HELP!!! (Apr 18, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I am just about 16 months post op and have hit a 6 week plateau, is this normal? (Jan 22, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
I am just at a loss (Jul 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I am just past 1 yr. post-op. Is WEIGHT WATCHERS PROGRAM RECCOMENDED? (Feb 19, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
I am looking for statistics for success of wls vs diets (Nov 1, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
I am looking into plastic surgery, and what Aetna PPO will cover in Ohio. (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
I am making Lasagna Roll ups seen on Rachel Raey's 30 minute meals (Aug 11, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
I am over two years post op and gaining weight any suggestions? (Aug 20, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
I am pleased with my weight loss, very happy but my face is so wrinkled now..Anyone (May 16, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
I am really concerned over how much my tolerance has suddenly seemed to increase. (Mar 3, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
I am scared! I am starting to gain weight!! (Oct 17, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
I am scheduled for some tests to see if I have a staple line disruption. (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
I am scheduled to have a lower body lift (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
I am six months postop and accidentally swallowed a piece fo Dentyne Chewing Gum (Sep 20, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
I am slowly gaining (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
I am stress eating and it is driving me insane. (Dec 4, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
I am trying to decide if the RNY or the Duo Switch is best for me. On the (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
I am wanting to talk to or hear testimonies from people who are 5-10 yrs post op (Apr 1, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
I am woundering what drinks anyone has tried and not dumped. (Feb 28, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
I believe I have an ulcer....can someone tell me the best OTC treatment? (Oct 13, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
I can not throw up, has anyone had this problem? (Nov 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
i can only stomach protein drinks hot like im drinking coffee. (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!!!!! (Dec 9, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
I can't go a day without pretzels thats all I snack on is this a good thing or a bad (Feb 7, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
I CAN'T HEAR: Has anyone experienced ears feeling blocked over a year post-op? (Dec 30, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
I cant find the forum for over 50 year olds (Jul 8, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
I currently eat 1-2 (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I dont generally dump but WOW (May 3, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
I drank tonight (which I rarely do) and 1/3 of the way into my beer I started having (Nov 15, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I dump from milk, yogurt and ice cream....does this happen to anyone else.... (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
I find I can't eat alot of different foods I get sick, that awful pain (Sep 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I found out today at my 6 month check up that .... (Aug 3, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
I GAINED OVER 50 POUNDS 5 YEARS POST OP!!!!!!! (Jun 21, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
I had a total hysterectomy three years ago..... (Aug 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
I had a total hysterectomy years and years ago..I am 55..18 months post op and the (Mar 18, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
I had a tummy tuck at weight 190lbs....now at 280 will have RNY.. (Oct 9, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
I had a VBG in 1998. Found out 2 days ago I have a leak at the staple site (May 26, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I had an endoscopy and my gastroenterologist said my stomach had stretched open. (May 17, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
I had an Open RNY (distal) on March 15, 2000. Have lost 115 pounds. (Oct 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
I had an open RNY 11 months ago. Now my dr. says my gallbladder needs to be removed. (Jan 29, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I had an Upper GI done to check for an ulcer...... (Nov 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
I had my gall bladder out almost 2 weeks ago..and I am having very few bowel (Mar 29, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
I had my gallbladder removed 4 months ago now I have lower back pain. (Apr 17, 2007) (View) (2 answers)
i had my lap-band one year ago , lost 60 LB , but i'm struggling with reaching my (Oct 31, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
I had my surgery close to three years ago and now I am really (Apr 2, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
I had open rny in January. Lost 87lbs. Now I'm having trouble with food again (Aug 16, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
i had rny 4-12-01 starting out at 329 pd s i lost down to 190-194 which I stayed at (Jun 19, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
I had RNY gastric bypass 6 years ago. Can I have lap band procedure done now. (Aug 20, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
i had severe abdominal pain after eating for 2 hours and (Jul 5, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
I had surgery 10 months ago and am now anorexic (Sep 18, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
I had surgery in March 2002. Started at 306, and only down 74 lbs (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
I had the sleeve on only lost 40lbs in a year? Please help (Jul 19, 2014) (View) (1 answer)
I had to have an endoscopy done this wk to stretch my stoma. (Nov 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I had VBG 12/98, lost 50 lbs. & gained 20 back + inches. Is there any hope for me? (Jun 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
I had Vertical Banded Gastroplasty VBG 1/03 in Houston Tx by Dr Ira Kasper (Apr 27, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
I have a friend that had WLS 18 yrs. ago and has gained all the weight back (May 19, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
I have a hemmoglobin count of 11.1. My dr. says no big deal, don't worry about it. (Aug 31, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
I have a large mass below my bellybutton, no one will help me!!!!! (Nov 29, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
I have a leak in my small stomach.....9 weeks post op (Aug 24, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
I have a question regarding long-term effects of (Mar 5, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I have a question.... (Jan 20, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
I HAVE A SILLY, GROSS QUESTION..PLEASE NOONE GET OFFENDED (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
I have a small hernia. (Apr 4, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
I have a tattoo on my lower outside calf, I'm wondering if this might change? (Apr 8, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
I have a terrific pain in my side lately. (Mar 30, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
I have an Endoscopy done on Monday morn. (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
I have been approved for my panniculectomy. How long have most people been off work? (Aug 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I have been feeling a gripping/clamping type pain in my tummy, possible causes? (Oct 22, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
I have been feeling a gripping/clamping type pain in my tummy, possible causes? (Oct 23, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
I have been having a pain that is right below my breast bone. It is so uncomfortable (Jan 26, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
I have been throwing up and having multiple bouts of diarrhea for 4 days now. (Sep 22, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
I have been told by me GI Dr. that the RNY causes a fatty liver (Feb 11, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
I have Cigna HMO. They are notorious for being hard to work with. (Apr 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I have developed sores on the inside of my mouth, especially the roof of my mouth (Jan 8, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
i have developed two stomachs (Jan 27, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
I have found myself eating all the time and have regained 15# of the 115# I lost. (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
I have gained weight (Apr 30, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
i have habit of eating late at nite is this hurting my weight loss? (Nov 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
I have had a lot of knee pain lately. I never had it when I was heavy.... (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
I have heard alot of information word of mouth and found just the opposite on the (Dec 8, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
I have heard that Dr. John Brems is no longer doing WLS. (Jun 5, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
I have intermittent vomiting, What could be causing this? (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I have lost about 120 lbs. in 8 months; most of my weight was in my abdomen. (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
I have lost only 106 in a year. But have lots of lymphedema. anyone else out there li (Aug 25, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
I have my surgery on next Friday May 30th (May 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
I have no breast now (May 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
I HAVE NOT HAD A BM ALL WEEK AND I AM VOMITING AND I AM ON A LIQUID DIET. (May 24, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
I have noticed that sometimes after I eat I have a hungry feeling. (Oct 5, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I have now lost 102 pounds!! (Jan 17, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
I have only lost 135 pounds and my anniversary is next month what have I done wrong? (Aug 18, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
I have only lost 65% of my excess weight. Am I done? (Dec 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I have PCOS and insulin resistance. (Jun 23, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
I have read before that there is a web site pertaining to post ops (Mar 12, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
I have read that weight loss stops post op at around 18-24 months. What causes it to (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
I have read these responses about shorter life spans with RNY post ops (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
I have seen several people make reference to getting a lower body lift (Sep 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I have severe abdominal pain (Oct 12, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
I have started gaining weight and I don't know how to stop. I have gotten to where I (Feb 7, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
i have terrible back pain can i take med robaxin after RNY (Jul 7, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
I have to have incisional hernia repair with mesh on thursday (Mar 30, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
I have two questions... (Jan 2, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
I have very (Feb 22, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
I heard that some people have revisions after a few years--what exactly is a revision (Oct 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I just can't get these last 10 pounds off! (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I just emptied my desk at work, why can't I stop grazing? (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
I just had an appendectomy last week. I weighed myself, and I've (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I just had my gallbladder removed, What is the next step for me? (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
I just have to have it!!!!! (Jun 14, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
I just read on the message board (Nov 1, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
I keep hearing people talk about eating baby food..... (Nov 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
I keep reading about weight gone forever. (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
I know people tend to start re-gaining weight after 3 years. Can anyone tell me WHY? (Sep 11, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
I know the window is supposed to be open for 18 months to 2 years..... (Jul 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I lost 60 pounds from VBG and have gained all but 20 back... (Feb 2, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
I need a WLS friendly PCP & PS friendly dermatologist and a chiropractor in NY (Jun 17, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
I need a revision, but instead of a staple line I want a doc in PA that Transects (Aug 31, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
I need advice on choosing and purchasing a wig. (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
I need all the input you can give please...... (Aug 27, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
I need help (Nov 25, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
I need help getting approved for a TT through Medical Mutual insurane. (Nov 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I NEED HELP SETTLING A BET...OKAY..CAN A PERSON WHO (Nov 30, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I need help understanding why I throw up intentionally, 1yr out rny (Jan 6, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
I need help with buying a strapless bra (Nov 14, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
I need help. 5 years post op and gaining. (Nov 3, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
I need some advice and support (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
I need some help with my diet .. (Jan 2, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I need that 1000 calorie no fat diet we use before the surgery (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
I need to hear about the life changes that occur emotionally ,eating,and healtwise. (Jun 14, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
I NEED to hear from patients who are two or more years post operation. (Mar 19, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
I need to know is there a WLS Dr that will see me even though (Aug 8, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
I need to know more about long term conditions after 5,10,20 year post op (Oct 30, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
I need to lose 200 pounds. I am at 350 pds. now. What are the chances (May 9, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
I need to lose the last 30 pounds of weight. Help. (Oct 24, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
I posted this about 2 years ago before, and no one responded... (May 16, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
I ran across this in some research reading, can anyone explain the last sentence? (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
I really need some insight on what long term post ops eat day to day. (Sep 25, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
I remember seeing a chart of (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I retain so much water (Jan 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I seem to be able toteat alot more than I should and it's not all the time but most o (Jan 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I should have asked my surgeon but didnt think of this..What exactly happens at 18 (Feb 9, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
I started out super-obese. I am now 12 months out and have lost 166 (Mar 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
I Still Feel Morbidly Obese (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
I still have open holes that I have to pack twice a day, will they ever heal? (Dec 5, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
I suddenly feel like my clothes are getting tighter though scale hasn't moved (Feb 24, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
I suppose I have questions...but mostly to let others know what I have learned (Sep 4, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
I tested the size of my pouch and it was 16 oz!!! (Mar 20, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I think I may be going crazy....You know what they say if you wish for something it (Feb 12, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
I took vitamin E before surgery for hot flashes and it worked great. (Oct 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I travel on the road approximatly 10 months out of the year (Jun 3, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
I understand that weight loss stops at about 18 months ... can we still continue to (Oct 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I want to ask why we get leaks after years ? (Mar 28, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I want to find a doctor in the Columbus Ohio area that will prescribe Adipex!!! (Apr 8, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
I want to hear from people that have had success with a proximal RNY? (May 1, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
I want to hear from people who have had sucessful VBG's. (Oct 26, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I want to hear from successful folks who are long term who have maintained (Jan 15, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
I want to hear more from long term post-op & living a good program. (Aug 2, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I want to know , what the symptoms would be indicating a leak, (Jun 12, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
I want to loose atleast 240lbs. Is it possible to do that? wt. is 365 want to be 125 (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I want to lose weight, but I am afraid of losing too much... (Nov 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I want to try the 5 day pouch test, I need instructions. (Jan 4, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
I wanted to know if there is someone out there whos had the RNY surgery for 5 or more (May 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I was just able to eat 1 cup of food!!! (Jul 24, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I was recently told I have low platelet count... (Jul 17, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
I was told that a burn center hospital will surgically remove the excess skin from t (Oct 14, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
I was told that Canada no longer does the gastric bypass.... (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I was wondering if anyone out there has had surgery 5+ years ago? (Oct 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I was wondering if long-term post-ops struggling with gain will join me (Nov 25, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
I was wondering if people that have wls keep weight off perminantly? (Feb 13, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
I Weigh 215, 5' 2, What is the life expectancy after surgery? (Apr 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I went for scoping,would this drug hurt my weight loss? (Jul 24, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
I will be two yrs post op in Oct (May 20, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
I wonder if I am having gall bladder pain or an ulcer (Nov 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I work at the Outback (Sep 30, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
I work in a restaraunt (Apr 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I work night shift, I am a slow loser could this have anything to do with a slow weig (Jan 18, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I would like to hear from anyone that has had either a lap or open (Dec 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
I would like to hear from anyone who started at 500 or more (Jul 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I would like to hear from long term roux-n-yr's; over 5 years.... (May 5, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
i would like to hear from long termers who started at 500 (Nov 24, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
I would like to hear from people from Quebec, Canada (Nov 25, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
I would like to hear from post ops who started out (Jun 17, 2004) (View) (20 answers)
I would like to hear from pre-ops who were 350-360 and 5'6 (Mar 30, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
I would like to hear from some long-term post-ops (Apr 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
I would like to hear from some Post-Ops who are 1, 2 or 3 years out (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I would like to hear from those 2-3+ years after surgery and how are you doing? (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
I would like to hear from those around my same profile (Mar 17, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
I would like to know anyone had a long term weight lose with the vgb (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I would like to know how many people who have had WLS is having any medical problems (Jun 30, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
I would like to know how much weight is normal to regain longterm? (Dec 2, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
I would like to know the real feelings of people 2 years postop and more.. (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
I would like to know what the symptoms are of a stable line disruption. (Jul 5, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
I would like to know what was your goal weight at 5 '5 (Jun 3, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
I would like to talk to women in their 20's who have had WLS, Will I need breast implants? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
I'd like to hear feedback from anyone who is 2yrs+ post-op who had the DS surgery? (Mar 3, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
I'd like to hear post-op most touching experience since surgery. (Oct 23, 2001) (View) (56 answers)
I'd love to hear from LTPO who have made it to goal (Nov 4, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
I'm 10 days pre-op and was wondering... Does anyone regret their decision? (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
I'm 18 months post op, occasionally have unrelenting stomach pain. (Dec 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
I'm 2 years out - is it possible to now get a SLD? (Oct 4, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
I'm 23, how would I know if this surgery will not mess me up 20 years from now? (Jan 18, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
I'm 3 months post and always worry about dehydration. (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
I'm 3 years post op and i'm wondering how much people are (Dec 18, 2005) (View) (16 answers)
I'm 3 years post op...Has anyone else had problems keeping the weight off? (Aug 8, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
I'm 3 yrs.post op- can I stop taking vitamins now? (Sep 26, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
I'm 4 years post op, and have stared gaining? (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
I'm 5'11 and appx 380 (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
I'm 5'4 (Jan 30, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
I'm 7 days Post Op, I can eat 'large meals', How to tell if Surgeon gave me large.... (Aug 16, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
I'm 7 months post op and down 130 lbs. I can feel a knot under my skin (Jan 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I'm a bit concerned about an alcohol issue (Nov 25, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
I'm almost 1 year post op. How much is everyone else eating per meal at 1 yr. (Mar 8, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
I'm almost 1-1/2 years out and two days ago I started running a 103.3 temp. (Apr 29, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
I'm approx, 15 yrs post Roux-en-y procedure. Lost 130lbs, in 15 months. (Dec 17, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
I'm awaiting approval for the new adjustable lap band from the ins. co. (Jul 5, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
I'm becoming pre-occupied with food again. (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I'm can't lose anymore I'm at 168 for the last 40days. (Mar 13, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
I'm concerned that I might soon become underweight... (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I'm eating all the time what do I do? (Apr 28, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
I'm gaining weight (Jul 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I'm happy with my surgeon, but worried that 35 cm bypass isn't enough. HELP! (Sep 12, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
I'm having a real problem with summer clothes (Apr 27, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
I'm having burning under ribs on left. New surgeon is asking for an endoscopy to SLD (Feb 23, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
I'm looking for somebody who is 5'9 (Apr 21, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
I'm post op 19 months. Open VBG. My scar has always been bad. I was (Nov 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
I'm scared - what did I do?? (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
i'm seeking people who have been successful with vbg (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I'm three yrs. post-op and have gained 22 lbs in less than (Apr 25, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
I'm wondering if some of you can share with me how WLS has helped your diabetes (Sep 22, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
I've 230+ lbs to lose - is proximal RNY surgery enough? (Jun 21, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
I've already had an open RNY and also an appendectomy this year ... (Feb 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
I've been fat my whole life; how do I be a (Apr 15, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
I've got a question about the pouch size at nearly 2 years out. (Feb 12, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
I'VE HAD THE VIT B12 INJECTIONS AND IRON SHOTS BUT NOTHING IS BRINGING MY ENERGY BACK (Oct 15, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
I've heard so many different replies...about calcium supplements.. (Dec 10, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
I've lost 100 lbs in 4 1/2 mos. but my weight has stopped - (Mar 17, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
I've read that some insurance companies will not insure (Jul 9, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Iam 3yrs out the end of Aug. What should I be taking as far as vitamins, iron ? (Aug 1, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
Id like to hear from long term posties who HAVE NOT had tummy tucks... (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
If I get back to the good habits will it work? (Sep 2, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
If I self pay for my surgery, and then I have complications afterwards.... (Aug 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
If I started at 535 plus two years ago, can I still lose? (Apr 30, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
If my frame is 5'2 and my starting weight was 212.... (Aug 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
If my VBG procedure will produce a stomach pouch only holding 1 oz, will it expand? (Sep 20, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
If one is postop and reached goal and had RNY=can a person eat anything ? (Mar 12, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
If over 50, will you ever be able to firm up after surgery? (Apr 3, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
If the only place in the body where Calcium is absorbed (Jun 10, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
If you are at least 5 years postop, let me ask you this, Have you been able keep (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
If you are at your surgeon's goal weigh and have stopped losing... (Nov 21, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
if you are post-op how bad is the hair loss situation? (Apr 22, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
if you had this surgery done..and you were transected and you have failed (Mar 7, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
If you have had LAP RNY, can you have a revision surgery done LAP? (Dec 6, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
if you have open RNY can you become pregnant and carry the baby full term? (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
If you have or had a failed VBG, would you please tell me what failed? (Oct 24, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
If you have stretched your pouch, can the pouch shrink again? (Oct 15, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
If you post your photos to your profile (Jun 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
If you're no longer m.o. and want a revision to distal, how does ins work? (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
If your stoma has been stretched can it ever return to the normal size and how? (May 3, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Ihad open gastric bypass surgery 2 yrs ago, (Jun 2, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
im a bit over 5 1/2 months out and feel hungry all the time now (Oct 6, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Im able to throughout day eat open faced sub sandwich, lean cusinemeal and protein bars. (Oct 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
im about to start my blended food diet (Apr 24, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
Im almost 6yrs post-op and have recently diagnosed with Bipolar1 (May 11, 2011) (View) (5 answers)
Im post op 16 mo. and gaind 10 lbs. (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Im sure this will sound silly to some but i really dont know WHAT to eat (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Im thinking about joining Weight Watchers and doing their flex plan with the points.. (Jan 17, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
Im thinking about revision due to regaining weight Post Op 4yrs (Jun 7, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
In desperate need of scrubs!! (Oct 14, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
In my quest to get back on track, what recommendations would (May 17, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
In reading the WLS memorials, it is rather disturbing (Nov 29, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
In such pain I'm considering reversal. Will I gain my weight back? (Aug 5, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Infertility and WLS (Dec 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Information about treatment of a Marginal Ulcer? (Nov 21, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
Iron and b12 problems after 4 years (Jun 30, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
Irregular Periods: Can I Still Get Pregnant? (May 22, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Is 6 months all I have time to loose. HELP11111111111 (Jul 15, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
Is a hernia considered a complication? (Jan 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Is any one out there 2yrs or longer post op? (Apr 27, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Is anyone 5 yrs post op for RNY? (Mar 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Is anyone else bothered by seizures, headaches and extrem fatige ? (Oct 21, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
Is anyone else not hungry? everything makes me gag. (Oct 2, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
IS ANYONE IN THE SAME SITUATION? (Dec 4, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
Is anyone the same as me? (Jan 18, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
is anyone too skinny? (Jul 5, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
Is Endometrial Ablation safe? (Nov 19, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
Is gas controllable after WLS? (Jan 21, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Is is easier to gain weight back after surgery? (Nov 15, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
Is it common to be on the ventilator after surgery? (Nov 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Is it difficult to keep the weight off? (Jan 29, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
is it more important to count calories are carbohydrates? (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Is it normal to feel prolonged pain in the port area after an adjustment? (Aug 24, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Is it normal to gain most of your weight back? I can now it anything and everying. (Feb 18, 2011) (View) (15 answers)
Is it normal to have fluctuating amounts I can eat on different days at 1 yr post (Apr 18, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Is it okay to take Lactaid occasionally after surgery? (Apr 28, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Is it possible to breast-feed after WLS? (Sep 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Is it possible to develop a stricture at 10 mos post op? (Jun 20, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Is it possible to drink coffee and wine once in awhile? (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
Is it possible to eat like the old days? (May 5, 2001) (View) (20 answers)
Is it possible to have a stricture at over 6 months out? (Aug 17, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Is it possible to have intestinal health issues (parasites, candida, etc in the part (Feb 13, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
Is it possible to jumpstart weightloss without a revision? (Jan 21, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Is it possible to lose more weight after a year? (Jan 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Is it possible to reach your goal weight after having a RNY??? (Jul 29, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Is it possible to regain most of your weight? (Dec 21, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
Is it possible to stay the same weight, but gain INCHES? (Oct 27, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Is it reasonable to believe that you can reach the goal weight that is projected by y (Oct 3, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
Is it safe to have a baby after surgery- if so how long after?? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
Is it safe to take 2 Sennakot-S tablets daily? (Aug 13, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
Is it the weight loss? (Dec 16, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
Is it true that carbonated beverages will stretch our pouch (Nov 18, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
Is it true that having surgery could deduct years from your life? (Jul 22, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
Is it true that in Georgia, BCBS/Federal PPO is no longer (May 24, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Is it true? (Jul 25, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
Is losing 117 pounds the average for the first year (Mar 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Is Mcdonalds (Mar 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Is my doctor able to run a test and see if my pouch has stretched out? (Oct 7, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
Is my Window of Opportunity closed? (Jan 29, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Is proximal RNY even worth it? (Jul 12, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Is there a list of approved medications after wls? (Aug 24, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
Is there a post op group (email) for those over a year? (Nov 27, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
is there a sight i can go to that list what makes aTummy tuck medically nesecary? (Apr 1, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Is there a time or weight limit you have to be before you can have another surgery (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Is there a way to keep skin from not sagging as much after surgery? (Jun 12, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Is there an OSSG or other online support groups for post ops that are addicts (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
is there any information about false results on breathalyzers because of the band? (Jun 2, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
IS THERE ANY NEGATIVE ABOUT THIS SURGERY? (Jun 14, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
Is there any one out there that are 5 years post op or more? (Dec 8, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
Is there any one out there... (Jun 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Is there any one post op 5 years pluss. I know of a lady who is 5 years post (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Is there any relationship between low Vit B12 and slow weight loss? (Apr 27, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Is there any truth in the fact that with the RNY Distal only allows 20% absorption? (Sep 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Is there anyone 3 years + post-op still keeping the weight off and healthy? (Jul 19, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Is there anyone having trouble with their knees? (Sep 19, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
Is there anyone more than 5 years post-op out there??? (Jul 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Is there anyone out ther who has had weight loss like mine and reached goal (Sep 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Is there anyone out there Post-op over 10 yrs or more ? (Mar 14, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Is there anyone out there who has had the surgery at least 5 years or more ago?? (Apr 1, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Is there anyone out there willing to share their story/be interviewed? (Jun 11, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
Is there anyone thats been through this?Please help me NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Is there anyone who doesn't like their appearance post op? (Mar 4, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
is there anyone who has had sucess with VBG? i have for ten yrs. (May 16, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
is there anyway to prevent adhesions? (Apr 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Is there anyway to Start Losing again after 3yrs I have gain 35lbs (Apr 7, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
Is there are a little version out there? (Dec 12, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Is there one thing that in your experience that you where not prepared for? (Oct 17, 2002) (View) (37 answers)
Is there somewhere I can find out about how mant have died from this surgerr (Mar 1, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Is there such thing as a "fanny enhancer"? (Jan 7, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Is this amount bypassed proximal or distal? (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Is this happening to you at 4 years post???? stomach pain (Mar 30, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
Is this normal it seems after i eat right in the middle of my breast bone there is a (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Is this surgery easier on younger patients? (Aug 23, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
is this weight loss good at this time?? (May 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Isn't anyone concerned that there is no one around more than 10 years out? (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (23 answers)
Isn't the weight loss permanent after the surgery? (Aug 13, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
It's me again (Dec 17, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
It's really a good choice in a long term......Confused (May 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Its been 2 and 1/2 years since surgery. I have done great, but recently.... (Apr 26, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
Its been 6 years, time flies (Jul 23, 2007) (View) (14 answers)
Just an update (Nov 16, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
Just moved to Manassas VA. any support mettings? (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Just moved to rural Missouri, need some support, starting bad habits again......... (Nov 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Just over 1 year out have lost in 5 months need help! (Sep 21, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
Just read the Q&A on Reversal and I have 2 follow up ?'s (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Just really confused on the issue of long term weight gain (May 22, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Just to qualify, I'm not a big drinker, just a few times a year (Sep 22, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Just what does it take and how much time does it take to stretch a pouch? (Feb 16, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Just wondering if anyone 400lbs or close to it has made it to goal (Jul 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
just wondering why some ds ppl put down rny surgery? (Mar 14, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
Kick Starting Metabolism (Aug 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Lab tests to determine stretched pouch/stoma/staple line disruption? (Aug 5, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
Lab work at 2 1/2 years PO, what labs should I have done at my next appointment? (Dec 27, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
Ladies - will my boobs / breasts ever get smaller and match the new, smaller me? (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Ladies I'm having very bad periods... (Apr 13, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
Ladies, just in case you haven't noticed, after we had WLS for (Jan 12, 2004) (View) (15 answers)
Lap Band Results - satisfied with results? (Jun 17, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
Lap hernia repair after open RNY (Apr 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Large stoma (Jan 2, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
Leptoprin - any information re: use by WLS patients?? (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Let's Not Forget.... (Jan 17, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
lets talk about the honeymoon period... (Feb 24, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Lipo in a Box - In desperate need! (Jun 6, 2012) (View) (2 answers)
Long - Termers --> Is it possible to "jump start" wgt loss? (Sep 26, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
Long Term Habits of Successful Gastric Bypass Patients (Nov 4, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
Long term post op life is so busy. (Dec 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Long Term Post Op- Questions About Blood Sugar (Jun 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
long term post ops help (Apr 13, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Long Term Post Ops I am having 2nd thoughts are you out there and havent gained the w (Oct 1, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
LONG TERM POST OPS!! STILL LOSING HAIR!! (Sep 3, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
LONG TERM POST OPS-ANSWERS ON BAD TEETH! (Mar 20, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
Long Term Post Ops...does anyone use diet pills to lose the last 10 lbs? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
Long Term Post Ops: Caffeine and Vitamin D issues (Jul 1, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Long term post-op from (Oct 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Long term post-op ladies- I'm about 5 years out and haven't had this problem before (Mar 6, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
Long Term Post-Ops - what is your opinion on this! (Aug 3, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
LONG TERM POSTIES: Vitamin question... (Jul 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Long Term Results. To those who are 3 years plus post-op,how do you keep it off? (Feb 24, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
Long Term Weightloss Maintainance -- any opinions? (Jul 23, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
Long Term, Not Transected, open RNY. Will I have problems long term? (Dec 18, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Longer term post-ops - more painful menstral cycle since surgery? (Sep 29, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Longer term posties, who've lost control...can you reclaim it? (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
Longterm post op's w/o TT: Did your skin bounce back somewhat after u stopped losing? (Feb 2, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
looking for fellow lap-banders (Aug 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Looking for others who weighed 360+ 5'6 (Jan 8, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH THE SAME STATS 5ft3in 377 open RNY on 12/12/02 (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
LOOKING FOR POST-OPS 5'2 230LBS. TO SEE IF PLASTICS WERE NECESSARY AFTER WEIGHT LOSS (Aug 6, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Looking for Post-ops that are 5+ years out or more.. (Oct 14, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
looking for postops who were 350+ (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Looking for same stats as mine?? (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Looking Good. Can anyone else give their input? (Nov 5, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
lose your button? (Apr 20, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Losing too much weight? (May 28, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
Loss of appetite - surgical or pregnancy related? (Jun 27, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Lost in all the info...lol (Jan 3, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
Low Blood Pressure on Top (Jun 28, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
Low energy, constant brain fog, 5yrs post, gained back 30 (Dec 30, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
Low Iron Sufferers...Help! (Mar 16, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
Low Protein intake...help! (May 18, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Lower Body Lift (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
LT Posties eat every 2-3 hours? (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Medicare and Medicaid pay for revision (Apr 7, 2015) (View) (1 answer)
Medifat as a 2 yr Post Op? (Aug 22, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
Meeting weight loss Goals (Sep 20, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
Micropouch Procedure (Jan 21, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Mood Swings (Mar 7, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
most weight regained (Oct 23, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
Multiple plastic surgeon consultations... does insurance cover them? (Oct 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
My breast bone (called Xyfoid Process) is now sticking out (Jun 5, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
My cholestral is sky high... (Apr 15, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
My cycles are so irregular now, will that cause weight gain? (Dec 30, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
MY DOC SAID AT 4 AND HALF MONTHS ITS OVER??? (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
My doc told me to get ahold of him quickly if I at anytime gained 20 pounds or more. (Jan 25, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
My heart rate is 40 and my doctor is concerned it is too low. (Sep 20, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
My husband has started the Atkins' (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
My iron and calcium levels are low. What is vitamins are best for absorbtion? (Nov 6, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
My Lap RNY In Nov I started out at 384. I got to 248. I am now for 6 months at 263. (Jul 25, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
My mom had the surgery 20+ years ago over the past year is not keeping any thing down (Aug 1, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
My mother had surgery 3 years ago and recently had a mild stroke. (Jun 23, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
My mother had wls 20 months ago and still gets very tired and shaky after breakfast (Dec 8, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
my pain is severe and lasts for hours on my upper right side. It feels like Dumping (Nov 13, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
My PCP asked me today, (Jun 13, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
My plastic surgeon wants to do a LBL but insurance only covers (Aug 11, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
My primary care doctor has made the statement that she is concerned because my weight (Jan 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
My question concerns hair loss, appearance and cravings after surgery (Aug 21, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
My question is this..I have noticed that alot of post-ops have plastic surgery done.. (Mar 29, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
My sister is an opera singer , does wls bpd/ds interfear with singing ? (Jul 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
my stomach hurts when empty and with food or water. 4 yr rny could it beulcer (Jul 26, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
my stomach was never the size of a egg (Oct 24, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
My surgeon is suggesting that I have a Lap Band. I haven't seen any one (Jan 8, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
My surgery was 5/12. Two weeks ago I had a flare-up of my asthma and required (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Narcotic question (Jan 22, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
Naseua and dry heaving in the middle of the night. (Nov 5, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Need a great Panniculectomy doctor closeby Manassas, VA. ! (Aug 26, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Need advice about gaining, hernia repair and tummy tuck (Jan 14, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
Need advice from long term post op VBG (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Need good appitite suppressant (Mar 27, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
Need info re: EGD and stoma-tightening procedure (Jan 21, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
Need some long term people's advice (Oct 16, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Need some reassurance...can this really be (Apr 10, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
Need to hear from 10 year and beyond post-ops. (Dec 5, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
Need Your Advice on accepting Southern Health Insurance... (May 27, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Never feel full (Jun 13, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
new info for post ops with excessively low blood sugar (Jul 21, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
New onset of nausea-anyone else gone through this (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
NightTime Hunger (Jun 19, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Not a question but a reflection of the past 2 years! (Feb 4, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
Not Pleasant! What to do for gas that does not respond to anything ... (Sep 19, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
Not really a question... just need some support (Oct 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Not really question just wanted to let people know.1964 (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Not taking B-12 - anyone do this? (May 29, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
Not to be a naysayer but can someone tell me where I can find negative side of WLS? (Dec 19, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
Noticed when constipated cant eat much (Oct 11, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Now 16 months out. Still need to loose 40-80 lbs. Finally getting back on track. (Nov 24, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
Now that you are healthy, do you have fears for your future? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
O.K., it's been a year AND still the hair loss.... (Feb 1, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
Observations at a water park (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Of ALL WLS, what is the % of people who get adhesions? (Mar 27, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Ok another question about food (Dec 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Ok post op pro's, Every 3 months or so............... (Apr 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Ok pregnant and gaining. Can I get some advice? (Nov 14, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
Ok, I am post op 2 years and have been craving all the bad things again. Does anyone (Oct 4, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
OK, Long Termers -- I have a question !! (Aug 21, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
OK-If I am almost 4 years post op and not at goal and gained a little , is there anyo (Apr 21, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
okay a for women only question again (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Okay, I need some responses from post-ops on hair loss......Help! (May 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Okay, I'm not losing much at all! (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
On a scale from 1-10, how much does having the g-tube hurt? (May 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
On line support...what is the addy? (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
One year PO...I feel like I can eat ALOT... (May 5, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
One year post op...I feel like I can eat ALOT! (May 9, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
One year post ops diabetic numbers (Jul 1, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
One year post-op and getting sick all the time with colds and viruses. Anybody else? (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
One year post-op-how much can you eat and gain? (Sep 23, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Open VBG....Do I Need a Medical Alert Bracelet? (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Other than losing weight, what are your top five goals or dreams for after you lose (Jul 4, 2003) (View) (24 answers)
Over 7 Years Out and NOW GAINING! (Jan 20, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
Over a year out and having a bad bout of diarreah (Mar 4, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Pain After Drinking ANYTHING (Nov 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Pain in the belly area (Mar 22, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
Pain on right side & black BMs? (Sep 20, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Pain starts in my shoulders and runs down both arms. (Jul 18, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
Pain that doesn't subside upper abdomin & stomach, just under ribs, why? (Dec 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Panni vs Abdomnioplasty exclusion (Feb 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
PCP and WLS in Tampa? (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Peace Corps post-op? (Aug 21, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Personal Female Question! (Dec 8, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
plastic surgery (Nov 16, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Plastic surgery (Mar 21, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
PLASTIC SURGERY 08/01/02, What do I need to tell (Jun 21, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Please don't blow me out of the water for this one (Dec 7, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
Please explain the concept of a revision, is it as serious as gastric bypass (Feb 11, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Please help I am off track.. (May 6, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
Please help me get back on track after years of screwing it up for myself. (Jun 25, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
PLEASE HELP WITH WEIGHT GAIn (Mar 16, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Please help! I am 3 years out and my stoma has stretched and my stomach is the size (May 16, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
Please Help!!!!!!!! (Jul 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
please let me know if you had proximal or medial rny and took Flinstones (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Please read this Proceedure for my bypass, I cannot understand it (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Post op 25 months, amazingly successful, now gaining, PLEASE HELP! (Aug 6, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
Post op so much to do so little time. (Jun 11, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Post op weight. (Mar 22, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
POST OPPIES: Did anyone else in the beginning stages feel like you werent losing? (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Post ops one year or greater PLEASE read! (Mar 13, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
Post Ops, Seeking Opinions on Using Atkins to lose the last 20 pounds? (Jul 21, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Post Ops, What Are Your Food Rituals? (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Post ops, which is easier dieting or surgery? (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
Post Ops: Any of your peers on the job wanting you to go (Feb 1, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
Post Surgery Annual Blood Work? (May 23, 2011) (View) (3 answers)
Post-op WLS and ENBREL for psoriasis/arthritis (Nov 9, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Post-op, has anyone's bathroom habits changed? (May 28, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Post-ops of Open RNY how do you feel 5-10 years later (May 7, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Post-Ops: What have been your (Jun 23, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Pre-op would like to hear from long-term MicroPouch(R) patients (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Prince William Co. in VA. are there any meetings. (Oct 30, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Problem solved about sitting in tub! (Dec 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
PROBLEMS LONG TERM POST OP ULCERS & PANCREATITIS FEEL TERRIBLE PLEASE HELP!! (Feb 5, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Problems with nausea (May 31, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Protein and Amount of Food Intake is very different from all I have read. (Aug 26, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
protein shakes (Nov 9, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Question about the stoma stretching (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Question for anyone having had a Micro-Pouch surgery. (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Question for the Light weights out there. (Oct 8, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Question on Calcium (Apr 24, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Questions about calories, fiday and exercise.... (May 16, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Questions about Revisions (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Raspberry Ketone (Apr 2, 2012) (View) (3 answers)
recovery time for tummy tuck and breast lift (Feb 26, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Refusal based on assumptions. (Jul 29, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
regain 11 lbs (Mar 1, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
Repeated problems with ulcers??? (Dec 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Requesting suggestions with getting back on track. (Apr 8, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Requestion feedback from anyone who has had similar; (May 17, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Results after gastric banding when starting around 350 lbs and 5'8"? (Apr 16, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
Returning to work and back to (Dec 28, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Revision for a dialated or stretched pouch.... (Nov 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
revision of RNY (Jul 28, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
REVISIONS? (Aug 3, 2011) (View) (3 answers)
Roux-en-y surgery 6 years ago. 35 lb gain. Sweet cravings. Help! (Jul 11, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
Scheduled for my hernia repair and lower body lift next week. VERY NERVOUS! Was (Nov 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
sCHEDULED FOR SURGERY 6-11-02. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT EFFECTS LONG (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Seeking anyone in VA/MD/DC more than 2 years Post Op???? (Apr 16, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Seeking information from others who are use the Gallery's Weight Loss Planner (Sep 3, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
Seeking Michigan Post Ops who needed to have a 2nd sleep study- BC/BS Traditional (Aug 2, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Seeking Post Ops Who Started At 475 (Aug 2, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
Seeking Support from Long Term Post Ops (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Send me a picture of your scar or any tattoo cover ups ???? (Jul 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Setting a goal weight (Sep 20, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
Severe Pain (Jul 31, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
Severe Pain Additional Info? (Aug 1, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
Sex drive....when does it come back? (Jan 11, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Should I call my surgeon (Nov 29, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Should I get a scope? (Oct 27, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Should I get a TT at 23 not having had children yet. (May 12, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
Should I have a good gall bladder removed during open RNY? (Mar 30, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
should i have my hernia fixed at the time of surgery or have it done later (May 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Should I have my thigh lift performed in two seperate surgeries? (Feb 14, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Should I repair a large incisional hernia now, or wait up to nine months for my TT? (Dec 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Should I stop losing weight and begin focusing on toning my body? (May 26, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
should I switch vitamins? (Oct 27, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Should protein shakes replace a meal??? (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Shoulder Pain 17 mos. post-op (Sep 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Silastic ring blocked. Dr recommending Roux enY revision. Anyone have this problem ? (Dec 19, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Silly but - am I psychologically attached to my former size??? (May 2, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Simethicone (Gas Aid) or CharcoCaps for gas relief?? (Nov 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Since Having had WLS, has anyone lost the desire to have Sex ? (Jul 28, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
Since this morning my tummy is getting bigger (Aug 8, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Since WLS, I can't seem to get rid of the daark circles even (Jan 6, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
Skin and bones, but BMI says overweight? (Feb 1, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
Skin on legs (Mar 17, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
Slouching and back pain- Typical? (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Slow healers due to diabetes (Feb 25, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
slow loser heavy weights (Jul 17, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
Slow Weight loss (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
So if I do have to go back to hunger surpressants, for awhile, which ones are safe? (Dec 17, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
So what now? (Jan 29, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Somebody asked about possible long term complications from WLS (Nov 10, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
Someone my size? (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME A DR WHO WILL PERFORM A TUMMY TUCK (May 1, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
someone with these stats the same? 5'4 (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Sometimes when I stand up air rushes from my vagina & it makes farting noises (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
SORRY MY last post was incorrect my Open RNY WAS ON12/12/01 ANY ONE WITH PICTURES (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
Sorry to be kind of gross................ (Jul 22, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
special shampoos with added chemicals (Mar 2, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
STA RTED AT 445 LBS & HAVING TROUBLE GETTING BELOW 300 LB (Nov 13, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
Staple Line Eruption?? Why & How to Correct (Nov 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Staple line information needed. (Nov 30, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Started at 258 lbs., 43 years old and 5'5 (Apr 20, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
Started at 305 and 5'5"- Need Input from Others on Getting to Goal (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Starting stats: 5'3 (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Stings when injecting folic acid (Feb 21, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
Stomach band, girdle, body stocking help with loose skin? (Oct 15, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
stomach pain (May 18, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
stomache noises (Nov 20, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
Stomaphyx (Jun 8, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
Stopped losing weight/ & I seem to be (Oct 16, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Strange Cravings (Jun 12, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
Stress eating:( (Dec 2, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
Stressed out and need help !! (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Strictures (Jun 27, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
Stuck food - found a solution I wanted to share!! (Aug 4, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Student nurse needs help with your knowledge about pain medications (Feb 23, 2006) (View) (15 answers)
Success with jumpstarting weight loss again after 2 years out? (Jun 9, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
Successful 5'4 (Oct 22, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
support group weight gain issues (May 6, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
Surgeries, what else is there for me? (Feb 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
surgery a failure? Is there any other hope available? (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Sweet Monster attack 2+ years post-op HELP. (Aug 7, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
symptoms of a blocked stoma?? (Dec 19, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Tattooing over the Scar?? (Jul 15, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Teeth and Gas issues...Not together :) (Jan 11, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
The AMOS Weight Loss Planner shows me on track to loose only.... (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
The chart says I'm behind schedule! Will I make it??? (Oct 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
The Hurley Center (Michigan) is doing (Oct 18, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
The Maurys we taped for WLS is airing (Apr 4, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
The past few days I seem to be having a problem keeping food & liquids down. (Jan 1, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
The scar at the very top is very tender (Mar 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
The transition from weight loss to maintenence? Now what? (Apr 18, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
there is many responses on this site about bread being bad for you (Dec 8, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
Thinning hair (Jun 29, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
This is a desperate cry for help. (May 6, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
This is for Barbara Henson (Aug 18, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
This is gross, but I need to find out why? (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
This is not a questions I feel comfortable asking many people (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
This morning I took Zinc 50 mg. on a empty stomach and about 1 hr. later I had (Mar 11, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
This question is for the long-term post ops.....it's about drinking water (Jul 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
This sounds strange, but is there such a thing as too much weight loss? (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
This week I had an abdominal CT scan done to check my gallbladder.... (Oct 22, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
tired and light headed (Oct 22, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
To all long term post ops, what would you say is the biggest (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
To any of you who have BCBS of Mich and have had plastic surgery... (Feb 29, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
To mesh or not to mesh at hernia site? (Dec 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
To those of you who had a PAnni (Jan 6, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
To transect or not to transect, that is the question? (May 15, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Today is my 1 yr post op anniversary.I've literally been on a 7mo plateau? (Feb 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Today on MSNBC... another great reason to have gastric bypass (May 23, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
Tomorrow I will be 2 years post op from Open RNY... (Feb 3, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
Too much food? (Apr 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
traces of blood showed up in urinalysis (Apr 11, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
Tryptophan Sensitivity? (Oct 21, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
tufts health plan (Nov 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Two Pouches--Can area below pouch stretch to become a second pouch? (Nov 3, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
two weeks post op can I sleep on my stomach? (Nov 22, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
Ulcer anyone? (Mar 13, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Ulcer does anyone know of a home remedy to heal an Ulcer (Jun 2, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
ulcers in old stomach -- how to scope? (Jul 10, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
update on my stricture question... (Jan 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Upper Abdominal Pain for 6 months (Jan 26, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
VEINS IN ARMS........ (Jan 12, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
very confused transected? VBG RNY??? (Mar 24, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
very severe constipation stool softeners do not help anymore (Oct 29, 2012) (View) (5 answers)
Veteran Post-ops what has been your most memorable moment since your WLS? (Sep 30, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
Vitamin or mineral deficiency? (Jul 26, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
vomiting on a regualr basis for no apparent reason-blamed on dumping? (Oct 24, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Was it hard to make changes in your wardrobe after your weight loss? (Jan 4, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
Was my RNY Bypass successful? hummm..I wonder (May 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Was your gallbladder removed during LAP Gastric Bypass? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
ways to combat night eating (Sep 8, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
ways to enhance long term success- should we not get the sense of fullness? (Aug 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Weight Gain (Nov 29, 2011) (View) (12 answers)
weight gain (Mar 16, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
WEIGHT GAIN - SUGAR (Sep 13, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
weight gain and if there is any other help out there (Apr 9, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
Weight gain in the future . . . . (Jun 25, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
weight gain of 40 lbs. after 5 years (Sep 10, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
weight gain wtih no stretch or break in staple line .does anyone know (Jun 10, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
weight gain/vitamins (Mar 16, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
weight is back on (Oct 20, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Weight loss is starting to slow down. Will it pick back up? (Dec 8, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Weight Loss problems, 18 months out, with PCOS (Aug 19, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Weight loss success on Maury Tuesday (Apr 11, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY MISCONCEPTIONS.... (Oct 4, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
Weight watchers (Jan 21, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Well I am almost 2 years post-op and?? (Mar 22, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
WELL, I CRIED IN THE DRESSING ROOM YESTERDAY... (Aug 17, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Wellbutrin SR - any good for long term posties? (Oct 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
Wha did you to on our fist anneversary? (Apr 19, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
What "Group" Based on Starting Weight, has met goal consitently? (Mar 26, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
What % of WLS Post Ops actually keep their weight off after 5 years? (Nov 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
what about all these people postop from 15 to 20 years. (May 3, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
What about Carnie Wilson in Playboy? (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (25 answers)
What about having WLS when you are 50 yrs old or plus? (Mar 2, 2005) (View) (13 answers)
What am I doing wrong? (Dec 11, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
What are adhesions? Please read important! (Oct 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
What are drain tubes for? (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
What are my chances of losing all extra weight? (Feb 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
What are requirements for revisions??? (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
What are the chances I'll gain this weight back??? (May 11, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
What are the chances of gaining the weight back after several years? (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
What are the long term results for over 10 yrs post op? (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
What are the requirements for a revision. I am two plus years out. (Oct 23, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
What are the statistics for long term post-ops for SLD? (Jul 3, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
What are the symptoms of a staple line disruption?? (May 25, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
What are the symptoms of SLD? (Oct 6, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
What can happen a month or more after surgery? (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
What can I do about all this extra skin? (Apr 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
What can I take for chronic lower back pain. Prescription or OTC. (Dec 21, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
What can you do when your blood sugar drops to 41? (Nov 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
what causes sleepiness right after eating anything (Jan 1, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
What could be causing this pain? (Feb 28, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
What could be causing this? (Apr 8, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
What Could Cause Chronic Diarrhea at 2.5 Years Post-Op? (Sep 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
what could it be (Feb 14, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
What could pain directly under the breastbone signify? (Aug 24, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
What do you do when you revert back to stressful eating? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
what do i need for hospital and returning home after tt and hernia repair? (Jul 23, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
What do most surgeons discuss at the 6 month post -op visit? (Feb 10, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
What do the rest of you eat? (Sep 7, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
What do they pay for? TT,breast lift, arms, chin?????? (May 29, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
What do you do post-op that you did pre-op? (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
What do you do when food gets stuck? (Jan 14, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
What do you do when your mind begins to sabotage your body? (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
What do you post ops treat yourself to now that your losing? (Nov 26, 2001) (View) (23 answers)
what do you think? (Apr 5, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
What does all of this WLS medical jargon mean? (Nov 18, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
what does dumping mean, I have not had the surg yet? thanks (Sep 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
What does it mean that I have stretched the opening from the stomach to the intestine (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
What exactly do you mean when you say multiple strictures? (Jun 27, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
What exactly does the surgery do for your eating habits? (Mar 15, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
What exactly IS a tummy tuck? (Mar 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
What happens 10 yrs. down the road? No one seems to know. (May 9, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
What happens to our Post-op body in 20 years?? (Oct 28, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
What happens to stretch marks after WLS? (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
What happens to the unused stomach and intestines as time passes? (Oct 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
What insurance will take a gastric bypass post-op? (May 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
What is (Feb 6, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
What is a (Jan 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
What is a divided gastic bypass? (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
What is a good size goal for a 5' 6.5 (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
what is a large stoma? (May 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
What is a scope? (Oct 23, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
what is a stricture (Mar 12, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
What is an enlarged stoma? (Apr 7, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
What is causing a matalic breath odor? (Dec 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
What is going on with the nausea? (May 14, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
WHAT IS IT (May 14, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
What is the "cottage cheese test" when talking about checking your pouch size?? (Oct 23, 2007) (View) (2 answers)
what is the 5 day pouch test? (Sep 7, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
What is the average healing time following hernia/TT surgery? (Sep 4, 2007) (View) (2 answers)
What is the codes for Hernia removal and tt? (Feb 21, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
What is the difference and will it matter for approval (Feb 10, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAVING THE SWITCH AND NOT HAVEIN IT. dO WE EAT DIFFERE (Sep 21, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
What is the difference between the RNY and old gastric bypass? I know people who hav (May 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
What is the large weight loss group called? (Mar 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
What is the long term mortality rate for longterm postop? (Apr 6, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
What is the name of the nutrition blood panel? (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
What is the percentage of people who get staple revisions? (May 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
What is the Pouch size suppose to be at 3 years after the surgery? (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
What is the sucess rate of AA Women and the Proximal RNY and other WLS'S (May 14, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
What is the weight losses for those of you who have had revisions? (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
What is this abdominal pain? (May 23, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
What is typical weight loss at 9 months Post Op? (Oct 20, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
What is your experience with AGB, weight loss and complications? (Jul 8, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
What is your fantasy for the summer? (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
What keeps the body from going below a healthy weight? (Apr 13, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
What kind of care are you using to treat scars (Jan 2, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
what kind of insuance co paid for abdomionaplasty i'm looking into it (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
what kind of results to reasonably expect from tummy tuck? (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
What long term outcome research is available? (Sep 14, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
What Percent of Carbs at 2 Years Out? (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
What percentage of people gain weight back? (Mar 24, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
What problems has anyone long term post had with absorbing calcium (Mar 8, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
What should I be eating at 18mos post op? How much? I'M SCARED!! (Feb 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
What should I put on an ID braclet? And where do you get those restraunt cards? (Nov 15, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
What should max pouch size actually be? (Mar 3, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
What size will i be if im supposed to weigh 137? (Sep 1, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
What sort of weight loss should I expect? (Dec 10, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
What to be eating after 18 months (Apr 29, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
what to do to get weight started down again (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
What to do with severe constipation??? (May 22, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
What to eat on an empty stomach? (May 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
What type of revision can you get after Lap RNY? (Jan 4, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
What type of vegetable oil are you guys using? (Jun 8, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
What weight loss expectations should I have? (Oct 4, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
What will BC of CA PPO cover re plastic surgery? (Jan 12, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
What will happen to my health status 20 -30 years from now? (Dec 24, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
What will i look like when it is all over with? (Feb 22, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
What would make you feel like you are having a heart attack when consuming food? (Aug 25, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
WHAT'S THIS I'M HEARING ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Whats harder when your thin? (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
When do you feel like your going to be normal? (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
When does the weight loss 'window' typically close? (Jun 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
When does your appetite return? (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
When is it TIME to seek plastic surgery? (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
When is the soonest anyone has gone on vacation after Open RNY? (May 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
When they preform a BPD/DS do they reconnect your intestines like they do in the RNY? (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
When will I stop losing? (Mar 11, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
when will i urinate alot less? (Oct 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
When you can't get an answer or help - Low B12 (Mar 15, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
When you reach your goal weight,do they then go back in and undo what they did? (Jul 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Where am I??? (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Where are all the long term WLS folks? (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Where are you? Long term post ops? (Apr 19, 2004) (View) (21 answers)
Where can I find a good body suit? (Feb 1, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
where can i find a place that could tell me what i can expect to lose? (Sep 15, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Where can I find info on the theory that we tend to get stuck on weights we were at (Sep 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Where can I get the long term research data for my PCP? (Jan 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Where can you buy chelated vitamins and are they the best for post rny. (Oct 31, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Where did you end up? (Dec 23, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Where in wisconsin would I find a place to donate excess skin if I had a tummy tuck? (Aug 8, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
Where is this weight coming from? (Feb 7, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
where to find info in long term post-ops (Oct 7, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
Which dr. helps you build the case for a panni? (Oct 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Which foods are highest in protien for after surgery (Aug 22, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
Which is better, panni or abdominalplasty.? (Apr 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Which is the best long-term; lap band or RNY (May 21, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
Which surgery is better the Fobi Pouch or Lap RNY? (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
Which type of wls keeps the weight off permanently? (Feb 17, 2007) (View) (20 answers)
Who am I? (Dec 15, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
WHo can help me after my surgery (Mar 22, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
Who far from goal were you when you had hernia repair surgery? (Oct 18, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
Who has had POSITIVE post-op experiences besides weight loss? (Sep 2, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
Who has had the longest recovery from a Lap RNY and how are you doing? (Feb 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Why am I after 18 months starting to crave like crazy carbs (pop tarts) etc. (Jun 28, 2012) (View) (1 answer)
Why am I gaining - (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Why am I so extremely tired the week before my period now since the surgery? (Jan 8, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
Why am I so gassy? (Feb 6, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
why am i so tired all the time (May 20, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
Why are people having revisions after 10-20 years? (Oct 11, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Why aren't there any long-term post op patients around? (Aug 18, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
Why can I only eat 7 ounces of cottage cheese, but an entire big mac or 6 inch Sub (Feb 14, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Why can I suddenly NOT stop eating? (Jul 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Why can't we be intubated? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Why cant we have fat, sugar, sodium, and caffine free flavored water?? (Nov 2, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
Why did I gain 7 pounds in one week? (New info) (Jul 17, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
Why did I gain 7 pounds? 11 months post-op. (Jul 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
WHY DIDNT THIS WORK FOR ME ? (Nov 15, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
Why do alot of people that had surgery done wear Medical Id bracelets. (Jun 2, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Why do I always want to eat? (Jan 18, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
Why do I have to diet? I had this surgery so I wouldn't overeat again. (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
Why Does My Hair Keeping Falling Out???? HELP!!!! (Nov 9, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
Why does water taste awful, 18 months out? (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Why don't I feel full after a meal when I know the amount I've eaten should be more (Oct 24, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Why don't long-term post ops update their profile pages? (Mar 4, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
Why don't our stomachs growl? (May 23, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
Why have I had meat get stuck recently when it hadn't for months? (Aug 16, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
Why is it that the scale is beginning to go down, but my clothes feel tight? (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Why is my reflux worse after surgery? (Feb 21, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
why is this taking so long? (Mar 17, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
Why no some people have or need revisions? (Jan 23, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
Why would I have now gained 8 pounds over the summer (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
Wife getting toasted nightly (Jul 26, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
Wife joined gym never goes:( (Jul 15, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
Will BCBS of TN pay for this surgery after WLS? (Jan 28, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Will be 3 Years Out in April. I Have Gained 20 Pounds and am Freaking Out! (Jan 29, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
will having my gallbladder removed 2 yrs after my rny make me gain weight?? (Mar 16, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
Will I be able to get reconstructive surgery covered? (Feb 14, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Will I ever be able to eat and drink, at the same time (Apr 27, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
Will i ever enjoy food again?I am 5 months out and i am very limited to what i can (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
Will I get any hepl from insurance? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
Will insurance cover hernia repair, even if they didn't cover the WLS? (Oct 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
Will insurance pay for a revision. (Feb 4, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
Will my staples ever break? (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
Will our body absorb vitamin E dry from GNC? (Aug 8, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
Will our unused bottom portion of stomach and the unused intestine stay healthy? (Jun 16, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHARE AN APPEAL LETTER FOR A TT (May 22, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Will you vote for in KUBE 93 Seattles utimate extreme makeover? (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
Winter clothing (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
Wish to hear about women over 50 and if they lost 100% of their excess weight. (Aug 6, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
With what you already know... (May 24, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
WLS - Long Term Post Ops: Using Or "Tools" (Nov 2, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
Worried about deficiency. Had a distal RNY eight years ago. Health always a concern. (Aug 3, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
Worst Case Senario (Jan 1, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
Would anyone please give feedback on the longest rny surgery? (Dec 1, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
Would anyone who had a lower body lift allow me to view before/after pics? (Jan 15, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
Would be interested in comments from people with long-term weight loss (Feb 16, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Would like her name/website address in order to find out who her plastic surgeon was (Feb 2, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
Would love to hear from successful RNY proximal post-ops who started over 400lbs (Feb 28, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
Would the herb ginger root help with nausea (Nov 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
Would you choose another procedure over your DS??? (Jul 28, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
Would you do it again? Why? or Why not? (Oct 8, 2002) (View) (27 answers)
Yesterday on CNN I saw a piece in the crawl about long-term risk (Dec 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
Yet another surprise experience post op (Dec 17, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
YOU WILL GAIN WEIGHT BACK AFTER SURGERY (Sep 16, 2005) (View) (13 answers)
Your participation is required for this to work! (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (28 answers)

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