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Looking for friends. need support.
I am 2 years post op. trying to lose some weight I gained back over the last year. Looking for other WLS friends to motivate me.
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Big Scare - post op
Had blood in my BM then had. 3 more movements that were bloody fluids. Looked like a vampire puked in my toilet. Freaked me out & went to the ER. I'm ok blood tests were good. Bleeding has stopped. Going to surgeon tomorrow. Has this happened to anyone else?
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Looking for support in San Antonio
Hi Yall!!! Well I just moved to San Antonio and I'm looking to see if anyone knows of a local support group for sleevers or just wls folks in general. With all the food here I'm thinking I might need on but I've looked and I'm not really finding anything promising. Soooo if you know of one that is open to the public I'd…
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Hello! Lap band complications :(
Hi everyone! Just joined the group. My dr's forum has gotten pretty dead so it's time to find some active people to chat with. I'll put my adventures down. I'd love advice :) I was banded 14 months ago. The day after surgery I had to travel across Canada for a funeral. I tore all my interior stitches and was in a lot of…
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Average calories per day
Hi I am new to your group, new to Myfitnesspal and fairly new to gastric bypass surgery! It doesn't matter how much research I did before the big day... there are so many unanswered questions, so I hope you will be able to help me thru my confusion. When I have entered all my foods for the day and the "MYFITNESSPALL"…
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newbie !
Hello everyone, I'm new to this website and broad. I'm 25 years old with a very active 2 year old son, I started my journey for weight loss surgery back in July . I did allbthe classes lost the wright needed for the bypass and was on the road to meeting with my surgeon . I guess something happen to another patient with the…
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Gastric Bypass Success Rate
Just saw a post on the regular forum where someone stated that GB patients have a 5% success rate. I think you would have to look at the definition of success. Maybe some don't lose ALL the weight they need to, or some gain some weight back, etc. I think, though, that if health is improved and a major amount of weight is…
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Pending RNY revision surgery - anyone else had revision?
Hello All, On Friday I will have a surgery to revise my RNY gastric bypass from 12 years ago. I have many apprehensions about this, and anxiety at the prospect of returning to eating tiny portions and focusing on protein, after living a "normal" life...but I've regained 40 lbs from my lowest weight, and I'm not…
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post op- adhesive removal
How do I get all this sticky adhesive off my tummy? It's yucky.
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Hanging Fat - Any exercise suggestions?
Hi all! Despite what my meter says I have lost over 100 pounds (22 of which since I joined MFP) and I have a lot of hanging fat (or deflation as I call it lol). I'm 5'2 and I started at over 320 pounds. I am looking for some exercise/ workout suggestions that people have that may help me tone my arms and stomach area. I…
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whew...back on track!!!
hello everyone So I didnt do so well over the holidays but I didnt do horrible..I ate a lot of things that took me off course. The good news is i went to see my nutionist and got some good info and encouragement and Im back on course. One of the worries I had is that my honeymoon was over and she said not for a year...so I…
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Sleep Apnea & CPap Machine
I was diagnosed last Nov with sleep apnea - I've been using a CPAP ever since. However, since the surgery I struggle to use it. I wake up with my mouth open and so dry that I can barely swallow and I struggle to get a drink of water in. I never was like that before surgery. I sleep better now without the machine. Anyone…
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Coconut sugar?
Has anyone tried coconut sugar? My mom swears by it (she wants me to stop consuming Splenda) and wants to make ice cream with it that she thinks I'll be able to eat. I tried to do some of my own research online and found very little info about it and WLS.
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please add me as a friend
I'm 3 years out. Went from 253 heaviest to 126 lightest. Currently tho I've settled down and have some slight regain. Current weight 153. I need to nip this in the bud. I've developed some very bad habits that I know if I can get the to quit them I can lose these pounds. I'd like to weigh 138 again. Loved myself at that…
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not enough calories?
I had the sleeve surgery 2 years ago. I initially lost 75 lbs of my 100 lb goal. I didnt have to track my food or even watch what I ate. ha. I have since gained back 38 of those 75. thanks to a candy addiction that I developed after the surgery. I had obviously not worked through my food issues. I am finally back on track…
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Hypoglycemia
Anybody ever heard of this - I have been experiencing night sweats, extreme hunger, heart palpitations and tremors like in the past few days and I was never diabetic - not even borderline before surgery so I am a nurse and I am researching my symptoms and came across this and wondered if anyone has ever experienced it. I…
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finding my face.....
So I had gastric bypass 11/02/12 I was 282 and now 243 (currently at a standstill) Yeah me, BUT I'd like to see changes in my facial/neck appearance. I seem to notice the loss everywhere but there! Anyone else have this issue or advice on it? Thanks
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First week Post Op
I just had the lapband surgery and is in need of some support so please add me as a friend. I need help knowing what to what not to eat and also certain pains I feel is it normal is it not??? dedicated to team healthy and I wish everyone the best :)
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Am i doomed to hate christmas?
Hey all, So this is still my 1st yr with rny done (april),and i am flying along and feeling FAB! :bigsmile: anyways,i hit the week before xmas i was so ahead of myself this yr planning ect and THOUGHT i had it all in hand! How wrong was i? am i really doomed to hate christmas every year? :grumble: i used to be one of these…
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Is My Pouch Fitting Too Much?
I am about a month out from my Gastric Bypass surgery, so I have begun re-introducing softer foods as directed. However, I feel like being only a month out I am able to fit too much into my pouch. I just had about 2 ounces of ham and a bite of my protein bar, and I am hardly feeling full at all. I am wondering what other…
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New Years Resolutions - any thoughts?
Well I haven't given a whole lot of thought to my New Years resolution - generally speaking I have never really kept one. I look back at 2012 and think about what a great year it has been for me personally. I have accomplished A LOT!!! so I just want to go into 2013 continuing my journey and hope to make the best of what…
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Nov 1 - Dec 31 - Weight loss or Exercise Challenge!!
Ok Guys as some of us are wrapping up the Halloween challenge, I thought it would be fun to challenge ourselves through the rest of the holiday season. Some of us still have a weight to lose, others want to increase their exercise or you may have some other goal you would like to reach. We will post our weekly…
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friends....
Wondering if theres anyone here about 5wks out. so if your between 4-6wks out from surgery you can add me. Im 5wks out from RNY (sur date 11/27/12) I want so friends that are close to me. any weight loss surgery ppl will be great id just like one or two close to me. Thanks Lisa
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Daily Strength WLS Facebook Crew
If you want me to add you to this PRIVATE group, you must tell me enough about yourself that I find the right person. Just your name is not enough. I will send you a friend request and then invite you to the group. My name is Melanie Determann Clark, if you want to know. Thank you for your cooperation. Melanie
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calorie craziness
So I am conflicted. I know I am at the point where I need to maintain my weight and not really lose anymore...so I increased my calories to the maintenance level that mfp suggested...but in turn I ate things i shouldnt have to get the calories in, and I felt mentally guilty and felt like bad habits might sneek back in on…
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Duodenal Switch'ers
anyone in here have the DS done? I'm looking to make friends with people that I have the DS in common.
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Bariatric Foodie Blog
Haven't seen a thread on here for good blogs/websites. I ran across this one and I think there is alot of good info here. Recipes, Info links, bariatric products to shop for, etc. Just thought I would share..... http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/p/foodie-resources_8.html
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Share your diary?
I'm looking for friends who are a year or more out from surgery, regularly log everything you eat, and share your diary. I'm hoping to get additional meal ideas. Thanks!
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having a really rough day
I just really don't feel like eating anything today. I know I should force myself but the thought makes my stomach turn. Also, it seems like I'm able to eat a lot less than others who had surgery (VSG) around the same time as me, should I be concerned about this?
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Stomach Flu?
Hi, My hubby has been sick since before Christmas and I think I may be coming down with it now - I am feeling really pukey, extremely gassy, body aches and headache...I know pepto is a no-no, but does anyone know about Emetrol? Or what about a anti-diarrhea med? Thanks, Erin
