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I'm 7 yrs out and have developed swelling in my feet. I've gone to a ton of docs but no one can tell me what is causing it. Not diabetic, no vascular problems (thank GOD!), nothing. I've tried water pills and I've gone with ace bandages wrapping the feet and lower leg, used pressure stockings...

Hi All, Just thought I would post this for newbies. I'm too lazy to cut and past all the files listed in this link so here goes: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-InfoCentral/files/ This is a yahoo group that I belong to and it's pretty good. Especially the files...

Pat, Yes, I know about the pouch test. I don't think mine has stretched that much because it all depends on what I eat. For example, I can eat a lot of pasta but only half a sandwich. I think the key is to break the carb monster :). Right now I'm in a weight loss contest with some family...

Vitalady.com - good info and she also sells samples of most protein out there. Great way to save money and try out stuff. She's also a great source for hard to find vits for RNY people. Gentle Iron, dry VitD3 and E which are VERY hard to find in stores (think she actually contracts with a lab)...

I brought a favorite pillow, baby wipes, and lipbalm. Maybe bring a small thing of your favorite shampoo, conditioner, soap (I'd take liq. soap and scrunchy because bending/moving can hurt and it's easier to hold onto) - I was dying for a shower by the second day. I'd also bring ear plugs - I...

JavaJoy, I find myself having the same problem now that I'm trying to get back on track. Breaking the carb habit is hard. I'm thinking about going back to the original Atkins book and do his 2 wk diet but modify if to watch for fat. I'll have to re-read it but I think it's only protein for a...

Hi Terry, Fellow redhead here! Just a thought, especially with all the blood loss, watch out for your iron levels. Especially if you're still pre-menapause. It can get low pretty easy and if it gets too low you'll need infusions. If you begin to feel weak ask your doc about iron supplements. I...

Jodie, You really need to get in your protein and you'll only get enough if you do protein shakes. I do mine with water no milk. I try and get in 3 30 grams each a day. You won't get enough from food. I'm not sure what post op diet you'll have but I didn't eat anything solid for at least 10...

Thank JavaJoy. Ironically, my brother's anniv. is next week. Can't believe it's been 5 yrs. Can't believe how bad I messed up in 5 yrs. Feel like a newbie trying to get on track....can't believe I actually miss the bad side effects that first happened after surg. THOSE kept me in line... So...

Hi, Well, I'm 5 years out and I know your pain. Literally - because I have 6 discs with similar problems. I thought of two things - especially when you said you were tired. When was the last time you had your blood levels tested? Low Iron and B12 can knock you on your butt. Low D can cause...

Hi DiamondBe, Are you RNY? Sleeve? Switch? What type surg.? You might want to find a group that specializes so that you can get surg. specific advice too. Me? I had RNY 5 years ago. I initially lost 130 lbs over about a year. Focus on protein first. Get about 90 grams in a day. I did this...

Hollie, sorry, I'm not on facebook. Don't really have anything like a blog either. News on me....and another warning to you guys. I had most of my blood work done this summer. My normal doc is on maternity leave and I had to fight with the guy filling in - 3 times I've gone in to ask for what I...

Where to find info on forms, blood tests, etc Okay, I received a few emails asking for more info. If you go to yahoo groups and find Gastric-Bypass Info Central they have a ton of great info in their files section. You will find lists of suggested blood test, blank journal forms, blank...

Pat, I'm glad to hear that surg. info had improved. Still not sure about the Flintstones regardless of the iron or not but maybe they developed that for bariatric patients. I do, however, think that it can be a dangerous not to educate yourself. This surg. effects ALL type of medical doc's and...

Hi Linda/Marie and Barbara, Don't know if it would be of interest but I posted a thread call Advice for Pre-op Newbies, It was in this group but the webmaster moved it to pre-surg. group - take a look there. My best advice it create a binder for yourself and keep copies of important stuff. If...