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After WLS, Can You Have a Happy Marriage or Relationship?

During our first meeting with patients, we always discuss the fact that the weight loss surgery journey puts some stress on relationships and especially on marriages. This surprises some, but we know that some marriages struggle after bariatric surgery and that the divorce rate probably increases so... Read Full Story

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    11 days....

    pegs346

    I am rocking my pre-op diet. My instructions are protein shakes throughout the day and solid dinner (protein+veg). The first couple of days were rough, I'm not going to lie. It seems to have...

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  • Sleeved y goYesterday

    Terry G.

    Well, I survived!  Thanks to everyone for the well wishes.  The pain isn't bad and is very manageable.  I got up and walked for a bit last night, which mad my nurses very happy.  I  did more...

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  • Plateau

    Jadeyesmiling

    I was doing great about 20 pounds down a month when suddenly I was only losing a few here and there and some weeks even going up one. :( I posted the question to see what others might have t...

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  • Been studying.

    rce884

    Got out my highlighters and my sticky notes and have been making a point of going through every booklet and book that i have on this surgery. i want notes, i want copious notes to prove to m...

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  • I'm struggling

    HippieDreads

    I have managed to gain three pounds in the last month and a half. I don't know how. In that time I converted to vegetarian and I'm gaining. :'( How am I going to have this surgery if I'm gai...

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  • Approved!

    BubblyMel34

    Hey all, I'm so excited that I have been approved for surgery. I am goin to meet surgeon and pay for optifast in Nov at TWH. Time is flying and I'm feeling so close now. Just sharing the new...

    1 comment

  • Back at it

    vickinicole

    It's been years since I posted so here is an upate. I gained all my weight back plus some. I have insurance but I can't jump through the hoops they may require to get surgery here in the U.S...

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  • My Birthday

    HippieDreads

    Today is my 41st birthday. I just got home from vacation and today I'm quitting smoking and committing to my new eating habbits. I'm also going to start cutting down on my coffee intake. I'm...

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  • Pre-Op Day 1

    mequee

    For the past few weeks I was really looking forward to getting to the Pre-Op stage.  I kept thinking about how great it was going to eventually feel.  Turns out, you don't feel great as inst...

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  • First appointment

    CatherineMD

    well my first appointment is finally here.  I'm excited but nervous as well.  Im not sure what to expect.  Any tips on which questions I should ask on my first visit.  My biggest concern is ...

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