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I echo Cheyenne's advice. You can do this! 63 pounds is amazing! Before the surgery, if someone told you that you'd weigh 63 pounds less, you would have been stoked! I have read about the 5 day pouch test, and I think that's a good strategy. Watch your carbs and fat, take in plenty of fluids and...

Thanks, Cheyenne. It took my husband 7 days to get over the virus. I've found people to cover me at work for the rest of today and tomorrow. I plan to go to the hospital on Monday if I'm no better. Thanks for listening. I have not had a stomach bug since my surgery and have never had one...

Smith, How are you doing? Remember before surgery? If someone told you that you'd be at 216, you would have been so happy. Try not to think of what you've gained and concentrate on what you've lost.

Yesterday evening and this evening I am experiencing stomach pain that I've never had before. I am also having minor chills and diarrhea. The diarrhea was worse yesterday, but the pain is worse this evening. I have no abdominal pain. The pain is on the left just below the breast and radiates to...

I returned to work. After getting two B12 shots - 3 weeks apart - I found that I had more energy. Now I just take oral B12. Everything is going well. Thanks for your advice and reassurance. :-)

Thanks, Kt! I like that I can count on this support group for a reality check. :)

I chose the gastric bypass RNY because of its high success rate. The only other health problem I have is high cholesterol which is familial - so I will probably take cholesterol med no matter what my weight. I had no problems with the surgery. I wish I had done it sooner.

RedMama, my experience lands on the other end of the spectrum. I had my surgery at a different hospital that required only 24 hours of a liquid diet pre surgery, and I was able to walk fairly easily post surgery. I spent only one night in the hospital. I have had no nausea or vomiting. I had...

Lrin34 & Cheyenne, please keep us posted. I'm praying for you!

I return to work in 2 days, and I'm anxious because I must stand for my entire shift at work but have little energy. I am taking vitamin B12 1000mcg orally per day as well as a once monthly B12 injection that I got last week. I have been walking 40 minutes once to twice a day. When I clean...

Congratulations on your weight loss, Booly! I hope they figure out what's going on with your BP soon! I must remember what your dad said about docs "practicing" medicine - love that!

Does anyone know of any support group in Jackson, TN?

Good luck! You're gonna do great!

Welcome! I just had my RNY on 5/28 and just started posting here. I have found everyone to be helpful and supportive. Good luck!

Thanks, Gr8k8! Sometimes I focus too much on directions that I need someone to tell me to listen to my own body :p