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Talk to your doctor. You should have been given aftercare guidelines and they can refer you to a dietician if you need more help. 15 years ago I had RNY and lost 120 pounds. This surgery only works if you use your new tool correctly. If you don't understand the doctor's instructions speak up and ask for clarification and…
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I had bariatric surgery in 2001 and I have never regretted it. But that said, you will always have to be aware of what you are eating or you will gain the weight back. If you can lose the weight without surgery then that is definitely a better option. If you can't do it on your own go to a weight loss surgery center and…
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Dallas, Texas HW: 232 (RNY on 4/3/2001) LW: 120 CW: 157
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For me sugar causes cravings. So 15 years post op I'm working on eating as clean as reasonable for me and the cravings are mostly gone.
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I had a tummy tuck and thigh lift about 2 years ago and the results were awesome. I took two weeks off work and had help at home the whole time. After that I returned to work part time for a week to build up my strength. I was still swelling a lot at the time so most evenings I was home propping my feet up. By 6 months out…
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I remember feeling like that too. And since I was home watching TV too much all the commercials for food made it much worse. For me a big part of it was just a habit. Once I learned other ways to manage boredom and stress it did get better.
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I've been very lucky to not have any complications. I am grateful every day for regaining my life. I still struggle with my weight but have never regained all of it. Right now I'm trying to lose 30 pounds and it is coming off faster than I expected.
