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Life (so far) After Gastric Bypass
I recently felt the need to explain my choice and life after gastric bypass. The following is a "note" I wrote on my Facebook to my friends who felt the need to criticize me. I do think people should read something like this and/or other blogs to get a real good sense of what the surgery is all about:…
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"mental health"
has anyone's mental health been affected post-surgery, i.e. depression, bi-polar-like episodes of highs and lows, etc.? I find I have terrible, life-halting mood swings. I don't get angry, but I get so depressed because of all the complications I've had and the bull**** I keep going through.... it's ruining my life. also,…
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Vegetarian
Has anyone turned vegetarian since surgery? I have (sooo sad...miss chicken so much) as ALL meat gives me dumping. I made the change 4 months ago and I am almost 7 months post-surgery now (as of October 23). However, I am experiencing with all the "mock" meats with soy products but find some days I am lacking in protein. I…
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6 months weigh in
Today I had my 6 month weigh in! Officially lost 76lbs, 11 inches in my waist, 10 inches in my arms and 8 inches in my legs! AMAZING! However, my iron, at my 3 month weigh in, was extremely low (was reading 44)...it is now 31, which is dangerous. I even take ferrous gluconate everyday, together with the prenatal. They also…
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Biotin Anyone?
I am experiencing the side effect of surgery.......hair loss! However, it's not drastic, but I am noticing how much thinner it has become, bald spots, breakage. I stopped colouring my hair after surgery and have it cut short (too short for me - chin length :I). I want to try and grow it fast now, and strengthen it. Anyone…
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6 months out
I have been reading tons of discussions in this group....and am a little concerned. A lot of you, post 6 months surgery, are still only eating between 800-1000 calories a day, yet are burning 300-400 calories a day on top of it. I am eating about 1100-1200 calories a day. I have a lot of intolerances from the surgery (ALL…
