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I am almost 11 days out now from my RNY and still have significant stabbing pain. It's in the general area of where they did the most work (near my largest incision). There's no redness near any of the incisions and no fever, etc. I only feel this sharp/stabbing/pulling pain in this area...

Hi everyone, I had my Roux en-y on Tuesday 6/11 in the morning and was discharged yesterday. I tolerated liquids fine in the hospital, managed to eat a few tbsps. of cream of wheat and some broth too. They pretty much scared me about dehydration during discharge though and I'm working really...

My surgery is a week from today (6/11) and I'm the first case of the morning @ 7:30am. I am SO excited but so very nervous! I'm still a bit confused about what it will be like drinking for the first few days, the nutritionist confused me a little...I know they said take a few sips every 15mins...

Hi, My surgery is scheduled for June 11th. I have my final pre-op test on the 29th (an Upper Endoscopy) then I just have the routine bloodwork, chest x-ray and ekg right before the actual surgery in the hospital itself...It is all so surreal and I'm so excited but very nervous...I had an open...

Hi, I am having a consult at NY Presby Weill-Cornell with Dr. Pomp. He comes highly recommended and has a great track record. I am paying OOP for my surgery and will not have a wait period due to insurance. I have all the evaluation work scheduled for the same week (Week of the 15th) so I...

Hi Everyone, I am about to begin my weight-loss journey (I cannot count how many times I have said this over the course of my life!). I have a long family history of obesity, my father has heart disease and overweight his entire life, his mother up and down with her weight also w/heart...