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Sh*t Just Got Real
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)Effective a couple of hours ago I'm on my surgeon's pre op plan for my surgery next Wednesday: nothing but zero or very low calorie clear liquids for the next seven days. As much as I'm loo...
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I'd love to have the DS!
from Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)But my options are so few. Only doctor near me isnt an option. I've tried researching but all others are either too far or don't accept my insurance. Do anyone know anyone that takes Humana ...
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Confused regarding Gastric Ballooning
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsDear All, I am a 27 year old female from India. I have always been overweight even as a child, no particular eating disorder but the in the family everyone is overweight (though not ...
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day 2 major nausea
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)I had my vsg surgery yesterday and in recovery I started to experience nausea! They have given me the anti nausea med but it doesn't help and this morning I had to vomit. I I don't recall re...
100 views · 7 replies · posted by SleeverMom -
can you eat flat noodles?
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)i mean something like pad thai noodles - can you eat? when did you first try? ...
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How much should I expect to lose?
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)How much typically does one lose with this type of surgery? I am 5'2 and weight 290. ...
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Itchy skin
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Well I know everybody is different, but for the past few days I have been having itchy skin at times all over my body. I have put lotion but it doesn't work, my skin feels dry and rou...
123 views · 6 replies · posted by Tata64 -
What could be causing my shaking?
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)I have been noticing the last several months my hands tremble a lot. I don't know if it's stress related. Today i drank water and finally ate something around 5 pm or so i know ba...
219 views · 9 replies · posted by mzlaura -
low blood pressure/pulse 11 months out
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)anyone have problems with low blood pressure /low pulse my pulse is like 50 blood pressure like 90/60 ...
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So happy
from Ontario ForumI finally got my date. I am so happy and a little scared I must admit. I am going self pay as the wait here in B.C. is 3-4 years. I have been reading on this forum for awhile and you are ...
187 views · 6 replies · posted by lilolovesstitch -
What are you eating today?
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)I don't think we've had one of these threads for a while but I am eating yummy stuff today and decided it was time we had one. For breakfast, I had an iced vanilla latte prote...
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Tumeric as an Anti-Inflammatory
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)Hello, does anyone know if taking Curcumin (Tumeric) is an issue for us that have had the RNY? My arthritis has been the worst, back and hands. Am looking for the magic pill that will h...
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My thoughts on deprivation – why is it a bad thing??
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)I really, really, really hate the words “deprive”, “deprived” and “deprivation” and it is used A LOT on the OH boards, Facebook groups that I’m a...
465 views · 31 replies · posted by Nikke2003 -
Healthy cookies?!
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Ok so I just found this recipe for "healthy cookies" and it looks delicious! Sounds weird though to make cookies out of chick peas haha Has anyone tried to make cookies like this? I...
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Support Group in DFW area
from Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)I am scheduled for DS surgery in Dec. with Dr. Ayoola. Are there any DS support groups in the Dallas area? Would like to meet up with others that have had the DS surgery. ...
121 views · 5 replies · posted by ladyjune
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18 Days Post Op
kitkat88I really don't know what to think about the surgery. I am thankful I have had no complications, but I am in the regret frame of mind right now. I read its very common so I just think ...
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Hello Friends
WillowbeezSince I get inquiries from time to time, I thought I would just a blog a quick update for those of you I had connected with earlier this year. As you know when i went for my VSG on Ma...
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patient information session
val60Cant wait for the next step I am so excited going to start doing everything we were told today hoping to do it with the 2 lovely ladies I met today its going to be wonderful ...
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New here!
Live2lose1971I am 6 weeks away from VSG surgery. I chose a doctor and have met her. I went for the pre-op consult and the all day nutrition course. Yesterday I got approved for a loan to pay for th...
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Week 7 - No new lbs lost....
cbealsNo new pounds lost, ugh. But on the bright side, i have been swimming (freestyle) laps and walking on the treadmill frequently. Darn near made it a full week without missing. Still feelin...
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Well 2 days left
kitkat88I got my call today to confirm the time of surgery. It is really happening Monday November 18th at 9am I will be in the hospital. I have been packing and measured myself/ Chest 48 Waist 4...
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Ten things no one knew about me...
martitalindaAn awesome thread started on facebook by Hollywog ... an awesome OH friend I met on here .... she told us ten things we did not know about her ... and as we responded she threw out any # ...
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Continuation....
Diana C.Today I'm less emotional, so hopefully I can finish this with no hiccups. A few days ago I just felt so much guilt that I had to express it somehow, but now that I'm a little mor...
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Pre-Admission Testing Completed
Ashley C.Today was a long day. It started at 7:15 am with Nutrition class then from there to pre-admission testing and finally one last visit with the surgeon. I am all set for November 20, 2013, ...
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ObesityHelp 2013 Red Carpet!
OHConferencesCheck out the Red Carpet Photos where we celebrated success on the ObesityHelp Red Carpet! If you're in one of the photos, we'd love it if you would help us by tagging yourself. A...
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Where do I even begin....
Diana C.Today is November 11, 2013 and from what I can tell I haven't blogged on here in quite some time. My life has changed dramatically over the past 2 years. Some for the good, but most...
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I have lost 90 lbs...ALMOST IN ONEDERLAND!!
sublimechickI am about to lose it literally.... I stepped on the scale and it read 205 this morning. I am just a few lbs away from being in ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe in 4 mont...
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Big Changes Coming to ObesityHelp.com
Member ServicesA new redesign of ObesityHelp is coming soon! We've posted information about the upcoming launch on our OH Blog along with screen shots of some of the areas and preview it for you...
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7 1/2 months out
Jessica V.So i am still stuck, I have seen 166lbs a few days but then next day back at 167 lbs. I have been stalled for like month and half now, I do feel I got smaller as I fit into 10s now, whic...
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8/11/13 - Have any of you kept these from the hospital?
chipmunk_roastingI did, because just as when I leave a hotel, I take things with me. I used them in the hospital (Ottawa Civic) for sipping water, and meds were delivered in them. Nine and a ...
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Mary Jo P.
8 1/2 months post op
johndough
Down 110 lbs.
Kricket
1/5/04 My Driver's License STILL reads 190#... something's NOT right here in the Woman's World!
NCSistagirl
3.5 Months Post-Op and 70lbs. Lighter/ 10 months Post-Op and 115lbs. Lighter/16 months Post-Op and 151lbs Lighter
Stephanie B.
I wanted you guys to see me side by side!! What a difference huh?
Suzanne S.
April 2004
Terry Lee M.
06/24/2004, over 100 lb weight loss! Life is so good!
Vicki C.
My 47th Birthday (on the right) and Christmas (on the left)
tfarrison
Jan 2004
wilkywanch
July 2006 Five years post-op
KellyJeanB
6/27/04 -123lbs 8/21/04 daughter,me,hubby 126lbs gone for good
Nikki F.
down 132 lbs in 13 months
shar4real
about 10 months post-op 145 lost!!!
zoyals
May 2005 - One Year Anniversary
Marjorie F.
My current pic 2/18/04
thopwood
Down 114 lbs - January 2004
happyhilda
Down 163lbs
Sara H.
6 weeks post-op and feeling so much better
Luis (BUCKY) C.
Post Op - Belt Lipectomy
pam29922
18 months post op and down 142 pounds.
rjulmer
My mom and I the day after i had my beautiful daughter. 1 year 1/2 month after my surgery. i was 130 when i got home from the hospital.
Sandra A.
May 2003 - At the office - close to my highest weight
Rae
One year...(-135 lbs Less) - December 2005
Nikkie609
Ready for the WORLD!!
Suzanne O.
My great dress that celebrates me being half the person I used to be!!!!
lisar.
summer 2003
pattycakesim
right picture 238 pounds (137 pounds lost)
heidilynn
October 2005
shyandready
<b>dig
Sandie R.
Bariatric Reunion 2001-
A Mother and Daughter’s Weight Loss Journey
Vicki and her daughter Veronica have always been close, but 2013 brought them even closer. Ten years after her mom had Lap-Band surgery, Veronica m...
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Post-op: When to Call the Doctor
…and Other Post-Op Concerns by Scott Cunneen, MD, FACS For those who have chosen weight loss surgery, it’s important to remember that inherent in al...
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Creating Healthy Holiday Habits
by Cathy Wilson, PCC, BCC The best ways to enjoy your holidays are to keep in place your healthy habits that you follow the rest of the year. We...
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I'm Having The Best Second Childhood Of My Life
A Before and After Celebration: Featuring Jody Rielly OH Username: Butterfly56 Weight loss: 185 lbs. in total, 160 lbs. of that after surgery on ...
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Visualizing Weight Loss Success
by Matthew Metz, MD, FACS “The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” Often attributed to the 5th Century BCE Chinese philosopher ...
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