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My hair changed color after surgery. I used to have very auburn hair, but as I got older it slowly turned more brown and dull. After the surgery it grew back auburn again. An unexpected bonus!

Great job!!! I catch these high protein tuna meals on sale and STACK UP!! 21& up grams of protein - YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT plus they are already per seasoned and ready to eat with a fork attached to lid!! Picture attached. BLESSINGS

Last time I needed to make an appointment it was 4 weeks or something in that range. But that was a year ago so I might not remember it correctly. I was also presently surprised that I only had to dial the number once and got someone on the phone instead of either having 1) a busy line or 2) nobody answering the phone, getting frustrated after about twenty tries and writing an e-mail instead like when I made my gastroscopy appointment.

Have an appointment Monday in a week to discuss further procedures/therapy options. Way faster than I thought.

It seems like the pre-op diet varies by doctor. Mine is 2 shakes per day plus a low fat meal - low fat meat and vegetables (no carbs). I am on day 2 - day 1 was bad for me I ate stuff not on my list. Today I ate according to the plan.

This is Day 1 for me. I'm still in the hospital hoping to go home. My nurse told me I had to drink 2 bottles of water before I went home...so I'm struggling with that. For breakfast I'm having broth. They just gave me Tylenol via IV. So the pain is bearable. Now I am getting ready to walk the halls to help with this gas. I am definitely feeling better today. Sent from my LM-X420 using BariatricPal mobile app

So do think its better to try to eat higher calories in a shower time window nd then fast the rest of the time? How far out were you when you tried IF AZhiker.

Hello all, Been a long time since I was here. Lots going on. on 20 Oct 2019 it will be 3 years since my RNY surgery. I have a checkup with my bariatric surgeon today. It is supposed to be every year, but since the emergency surgery last year it has been every six months. I have stopped going to support group (I think it is great but I am not getting anything out of it). I am still about 155 lbs and am pretty happy. Still have sugar issues, but everything else is ok (per blood tests). I get to go next month for the MRCP on my pancreas (I am hoping the IPMN hasn't grown). I flew from Detroit to Pharr, TX a couple of weeks ago to pick up a Mazda MX5 (my dad gave it to me, he can't drive it anymore), and drove it 1700 miles back to Detroit. Then a little over a week later my wife's brother was killed in an automobile accident. I drove about 500 miles (from Detroit to Carthage, NY) last Thursday (so I could be at his service) and got up the next morning and drove about 500 miles back to Detroit. Not really feeling it anymore, this is probably going to be my last time seeing my surgeon. I don't need to pay him $40 to have him tell me I am doing fine. I know how I am doing. I hope everyone is doing well.

@FluffyChix, thank you for that explanation. I never thought of that. You are so wise! I will up my water intake, minus the cranberry juice 🥤

It is normal and when you do have the date, you will enough info+suggestions to survive. The more informed you are the better you will go through your journey.