chasingchloee

I got the RNY September 23, 2015. I had multiple complications while in the hospital, leading to having another surgery 24 hours after the first one, and a 11 day hospital stay. This has been a long journey, and I'm nowhere where I would like to be, but at least there's progress.

I just got done with my period, I had my surgery in September, and my period lasted from March- beginning of May.

Help!! I've heard from many people that your pouch can stretch, is that true?? How does that happen. My sister who works at Olive Garden said she just had two customers come in who both had the RNY and their pouches stretched and they had to have the surgery done again... What can I do to prevent this from happening? My doctor said it's impossible to stretch your pouch if you don't eat and drink at the same time, or drink carbonated beverages... Sorry for the freak out, but I'm freaking out.

Thank you all so much! I hate all the hair I'm losing, but I'm using special shampoo with niacin in it, as well as taking biotin and increasing protein. I think I'm going to cut my hair, but since my hair is my comfort, that is going to be hard

Hi! I am 5 months post op! And had my RNY at UW Madison

I'm eighteen! I'm also 5 months post op! Best decision you'll make!0

Hi! I'm 18, and I am 5 months post op from my RNY. It was one of the best decisions I've made!

I seem to be losing enough hair everyday to make a wig. I am 5 months out, am currently taking vitamins and 10000mcg biotin. When will it stop?? And is there anything I can do to slow it down or speed up growth?

Hello! I'm about 5 months post op from RNY. I just wanted to know what the average weight loss is for that time?

I believe I'm getting enough fiber, which is why I'm worried!

Help! Since surgery, I have been having bowel movements that were as large as they were before surgery. This worries me since I'm not eating anywhere near the amount of food I was before. I go every 3-4 days, which is normal for me even before surgery. But I shouldn't be going the same amount now as before, right! I'm worried about malnutrition!

Hallelujah! I thought I was the only one with a picky pouch!

Omg! I'm the exact same way!!

Hi everyone! I have began to notice how picky my pouch is! My pouch can't handle anything that's dry, which means I order all meat medium rare or I can't eat it. I can only have meat that is super tender and juicy, which eliminates many restaurants for me. Also, I can't tolerate cheap food, being from a cheap restaurant or grocery store. Do any of you have picky pouches or sleeves?

I am currently in the soft foods stage, which allows solid food, such as chicken, in my program. I'm just so worried