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I am 5 days post op and I wish I never did this. I am so miserable and uncomfortable it is unreal. I want to rewind and just say no to this. I want to be home with my kids playing with them and enjoying life, instead I'm sitting in a hospital bed suffering. I hate everything right now. Why did...

Well I had my surgery on Wednesday the 24th. The surgery went off without a hitch, surgeons both said it was a beautiful surgery and was actually pretty easy. I woke up with a lot more pain then I was expecting. I stayed in the hospital until yesterday because my HgB and HcT were declining...

Surgery is tomorrow morning at 7:30am! I am freaking out and starving. All clear liquids today. Should there not be a bowel prep or anything? I ate up until yesterday. So nervous!

How long did you all stay in the hospital for post roux en y? Did anyone use simethicone for gas pain? Did it help? Did anyone use a PCA? Any nausea? Some of my fears I guess. Thanks guys! ;)

Surgery is on Wednesday and I am starting to freak out. Am I doing the right thing? Am I going to be depressed after? Will I miss food? Will I adjust to my changing body? Will I get sick? Will I have complications? Will I die? All of these things are flooding my mind. Do I really want this...

What protein shakes do you all recommend? I really love anything banana and would love a nice banana flavored shake..one with a strong banana flavor? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated though! :)

October 24!!!!!!!! So excited. Just wish it was sooner. Really looking forward to it though. SO scared! :)

So I have met my goal weight for surgery, attended all required support groups, behavioral modification classes, nutritionist, and physical therapy. When the insurance coordinator went to submit my paperwork a couple of weeks ago, my insurance company said I had to meet with the bariatric...

Hi guys! Just curious as to how much weight people lost the first 6 weeks after roux en y? I am 346 right now so maybe people who are or were closer to that weight could let me know! Thanks :) Jamie

So I should be having surgery (Roux en y) next week and just had a couple of questions. I know that coffee and alcohol are supposed to be a nono, but is that forever or will it just be for a certain period of time? I love my coffee. I don't drink a lot, one cup a day usually. I also enjoy having...

Hi All, Just wondering how everyone has lost or is losing the required weight to have surgery. I have to lose 23 pounds and so far have lost 13. I have 10 pounds to go but really need to lose 3-4 pounds this week. I am super stressed about this! Any tips? Thanks, Jamie

Hi All, Very excited to find this support group. My name is Jamie. I am a 30 year old single mother of two. I am an RN working on a surgical floor, part of my job includes taking care of patients who have had the Roux-en y or Gastric sleeve. I am almost 2 months into the program at the...