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New Here
Greetings all, I had the gastric bypass surgery back in Sept 23 2013 and was almost 300 pounds and now am 188 pounds. My doctors goal is 176 and my goal is 145 pounds which I believe is doable. Could use a few friends and accountability buddies. I needed this surgery to help with the other ailments that I am tackling and…
Quest Potato Chips
Has anyone tried them? What do you think?
Vitamin Question.... and General Questions....
Which brand are you taking for Bipass Surgery? Their are so many out there.... Looking for the best for the price..... Just don't want to assume to take what the Bariatric Center has.... I've been doing some Web searching and their are quite a few out there.... I'm almost done with all the appointments, just have to go to…
Help!
I have an appointment with the dietitian Thursday. What are some questions I should ask her? It's only my technically first appointment. Any input would be nice!
New to Group
Hello everyone. I had gastric bypass in August of 2011. I weighed in at 335 and currently weight 214. I have had some struggles with the surgery in the past year since I have gotten into a rut and started doing some of my old habits again. I put about 10 pounds on and currently working toward my goal weight. I am hoping to…
pre-Op looking for pals
Hi there I am from South Eastern Ontario and am pre-op for bypass or sleeve surgery. I am looking for friends for support and to keep me on the up and up...My first question, is there special settings for bariatic folks? I know post op nutrition goals are different. Is there a way to modify goals to suit someone post-op?
Hello, new to group
Hello, I am new to the group I just moved to Grand Haven few months ago. I had Gastric bypass surgery done in New Lenox IL December 17 2012. I statred my weight at 319 and curently 234. I am looking for friends to add or add me to help me keep accountable of what I eat and to get ideas of what others are eating as well. It…
progress report
New month down 69 pounds and a 10 point BMI drop
Also New to the Group
Has Verticlal Sleeve surgery on June 17, 2013. Doing great and felling even better. Started off at 383 at 6'3' (when I started meeting with the Nutritionist in February) down to 300 lbs now. Biggest problem I find is that my walk and balance is off. Seemed like by body is trying to compensate for the original weight and my…
New to the group also
Hi I'am donnalewis39 I'am new to the group and looking for friends to talk to and help me push my self to meet my goal. I had the VSG on April 25 2013 and is down 30 lbs so far. My body is starting to retain water really bad. I keep drinking more water. Is there anybody out there can tell me is there anything else I can do…
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