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Hi. I am 9 months post op and down 96 lbs. I am thrilled with my post RNY results. The problem is that I had a ct scan last week that confirmed I have developed diverticulitis. As I read up on the condition, I realized this is probably something we are all at risk for given the post bariatric...

Hi Everybody; I haven't been on here much since going back to work a month ago. I hit the ground running, starting back to work on Monday and having to go on my first business trip on Wednesday. That was an interesting experience. I was still at the point where I could not eat raw fruit or...

So I went to the doctor at 5 weeks post op to get my test results and my return to work authorization for Monday. And the great news is that all the tests were perfect! B/P = 120/80, cholesterol normal, blood sugar normal, everything! And this was all with no meds for over a week because I just...

I am so depressed! I went to my primary care dr on Friday expecting her to sign my return to work authorization for me to go back yesterday. She didn't. She thinks it is way to early for me to think about going back yet and is keeping me out until June 4th! She doesn't even think I should be...

OK, so I never thought I'd be excited at the thought of eating baby food! But I am glad that I am going to be able to have SOMETHING besides protein drinks and clear liquids! Had a runny 1/4 cup of cream of wheat this morning and thought I was in heaven! Ok that was an exageration, but it was...

Hello out there!! My surgery date is April 19th and I am having an R-N-Y! I am sooooo looking forward to getting on with it! It took me almost a year to get the insurance approval, and when it came, I was thrilled!...for about 10 minutes. Then the "oh crap - this is real" feeling set in. I...

Hi everyone! I am scheduled for a lap band to R-N-Y conversion surgery on April 19, 2012. I never had much success with the lap band, and I have an endless supply of excuses for that. But I have regained all that I lost, (not much), and then some. My health issues have gotten bad this past year...