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Chronic colds - suggestions, please!
I have had one cold after another since Christmas. My doctor had me on two rounds of antibiotics and one of steroids. Two weeks after finishing the last round of Augmentin, the cold is back (or another one has moved in). This isn't just sniffles - it's stuck in bed, hacking and coughing, nasty. Just a little background: I…
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Iron Supplement
For those of us who had RNY bypass surgery - any suggestions for an iron supplement that won't bother our new tummies??
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I hit my goal --- now what?
Hooray!! I hit my goal today. (I'm 5'9" and 150 pounds; RNY bypass surgery August 7, 2012.) So, what does that mean regarding calories? My weight loss doctor is of no help whatsoever. All he told me was to make sure I get my protein in. My family doctor thinks I've lost too much, but she defers to my surgeon. I am…
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Do we need to stay caffeine-free?
Just wondering. I'm 6 and 1/2 months post-RNY. My weight loss has been pretty regular. I have started drinking regular coffee again, but many posts I've read have discouraged caffeine intake. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Hair loss
I'm just over three months post-RNY and I've noticed more hair than usual in the sink. I'm getting in 60+ grams of protein daily and I'm taking my vitamins. I still have a lot of problems with solid foods, though. It has been just this past week that my hair seems to be "shedding". Anyone else have this problem? If so, any…
