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"Did you actually read the OP?? It's clearly stated that this person is under eating by quite a bit. They don't need medication to curb their appetite. This is the second time I've seen you suggest completely unwarranted weight loss medication." Thanks. Yes I read their post. Did you look at my reply? Did you read what the…
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"OP was bed ridden from complications for a month and had a poor diet prior to the removal. It is not uncommon for the edema she is describing to be related to low protein/low albumin. Additionally, many post-op complications are a result of poor protein intake needed for proper healing. Of course, her doctor is the most…
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Well thanks for all the disagrees folks. Not sure on what aspect. Very motivating to spend time trying to help people and get the negative feedback (0 likes and 7 disagrees), but whatever. With my schedule think this will the last post I do since I really don't have time for all the flames and was just trying to help. A…
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Plateaus are common and can be very frustrating. They are one of the common reasons people give up on weight loss. A few things that I find personally helpful when I hit a plateau especially a prolonged on as you are dealing with. 1. Go back to logging everything you eat carefully.* With phone apps it is not difficult…
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The weight loss procedure was done years ago and the removal of likely an adjustable gastric band is a very minor procedure and would not need increased protein to allow for healing from the surgery as some people have stated. I agree that half of 1350 kcal per day would be way too little, but our experience is that most…
