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Trigger Foods
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Talk to me about trigger foods! What are yours? What foods cause you problems because you can't eat "just one?" Or what foods cause your cravings to flare all over the place? What foods ...
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Are you new to the ObesityHelp Community? Introduce yourself
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsAre you new to the ObesityHelp community? Are you a new member of the OH community? Are you pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery? Please introduce yourself so members c...
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Ten years out and having terrible body cramping
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsI have always had issues with leg cramps at night, but they almost stopped completely since I went off of my cholestorol medicine. In January I decided it was time to drop some more weight s...
74 views · 9 replies · posted by Kathryn K. -
New to site and have a few questions...
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)Good morning everyone! This is my first post here, although I've been stalking the site for about a week :) I don't know all the common abbreviations and slang yet so bear with me. I have a ...
316 views · 20 replies · posted by sarahdiane -
Plastic/Skin Surgery
from Weight Loss Surgery Graduates ForumI'm just curious how difficult is it to get excess skin removed post op? I don't yet know how much I'll have, but was just curious. ...
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Lump
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)I just discovered a lump/bump under my ribcage in the front. Sound like anything RNY related? I don't know if I should seek medical attention tonight or wait until doc office opens in the ...
155 views · 5 replies · posted by Denise2200 -
Me and my water bottle.
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)I got a new water bottle with one of those freezer cylinders in it and it's too big to fit in my car cup holder. I discovered today that I can fit it next to me on the seat between me and t...
176 views · 7 replies · posted by megan.sherman -
Massive Weight Loss is Possible....
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Massive weight loss with the Sleeve is possible...IF you're willing to do the work! Stepped on the scale today...281.5 pounds lost. Oh yeah!! Always 100% on plan-100% of the time from day...
447 views · 21 replies · posted by Luvs2Cruise -
Before and after pics
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)I had to really, really hunt to find a "before" pic because I was the master at avoiding the camera. This one is probably a good 3-4 years old -- and I was a lot bigger than this when I sta...
425 views · 35 replies · posted by Tracy D. -
Undecided
from Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)I had my 1st consultation with my surgeon today. I went in thinking I knew what type of surgery (VSG) I want but left thinking DS would be a better. I am 28 and healthy (other than being ...
134 views · 6 replies · posted by taracs26 -
Had my gastric Sleeve
from Ontario ForumAn feeling great. ...
170 views · 7 replies · posted by Philbrow1 -
Sweet but Sour NSV.
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Hello all, here's my dilemma. I am a big outdoors guy and love hunting. I started going through and purging some very large clothes for me now and realized about all my very expensive huntin...
302 views · 16 replies · posted by Mike D. -
Is it possible to loose 190 pounds with the Vertial Sleeve????
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Hello, My surgery was July 7, 2014 and I signed a consent form re: Gastric Bypass or Vertical Sleeve due to me having a Ventricle Hernia that prevented me from having Gastric Bypass surgery...
622 views · 25 replies · posted by Firstlady06 -
The Coffee Lovers Giveaway with CLICK - Share Your Favorite Shake Recipe Entry
from Recipes ForumGIVEAWAY IS NOW OPEN! For the Coffee Lovers Giveaway with CLICK Share your Favorite shake recipe below (if it isn't an original recipe of yours, please be courteous and cite your source...
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First Sprint Duathlon
from Ontario ForumI DID IT!! My first women's sprint duathlon. My time was much better than anticipated!! I was expecting 1:45 and surprisingly got 1:29:56! It was a3K run (25:15), 12K ride (38:19) and anothe...
51 views · 5 replies · posted by gunnabehealthy
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7mths Post Op
SleeverMomSo I haven't posted in forever but so far I'm down 80lbs! I should be at least at 100lb loss but since I don't workout well this is what I get I eat every 2 hrs since I'm actually hungry! ...
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Weighing in (weight, eating, exercising, support & friend)
JuniperLaneMy first month I went from 291 (surgery weight) to 267.5 which is a 23.5 pound weight loss. I do not want to compare myself to anyone because I do have a tendency to be negative and I reall...
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Second chance
msharpWell it has been a ruff 2 years out. I did well in beginning then I lost my daughters father and everything came crashing in. I went to the wrong foods again for com...
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On the losing side
ferguson23024I am four days post op! Things are going very good, just need to increase my fluid intake. Yesterday, I was only able to get 36 oz. Today I plan to intake more! My goal is 175 this would mea...
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I made it
MsShawnaHey everyone I had surgery Thursday. And I was in so much pain that the morphine was NOT working. I had to wait until another day for them to try me on oral pain reliever it works. The only ...
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Playing Catch Up, Update
SunamoonWow I didn't realize how long it had been since I have been on OH. Life and work have been so busy that there wasn't any time to spend here reading posts or updating all that has happened. S...
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Food Temptation
ssegura72I really been working on trying to lose my 10%. But my daughter is having a sleepover and these kids eat junk. The pizza and cupcakes look so good. I'm not going to eat it. ...
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I Fit In at FitBloggin Because I Had the Courage to Show Up
SarahliciousRead my latest OH Blog article: I Fit In at FitBloggin Because I Had the Courage to Show Up...
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Day 2 pre-op diet
cheryl461Sigh...... I am not really a sweet eater. I really prefer savory. I can do this, I can do this....Really? I HAVE to do this! This is my last ditch effort to lose weight and establish a ...
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YES!
motherof5I got the approval today. Now I just have to wait to get a consultation date. WOOT WOOT!...
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Post $200,000 of surgery I just want a get out of lab free card
Tri_harderI read a post of a woman that had her gall bladder out and feels more restriction. Over the past 8 years on this sight I have read of surgeons helping their patients with a "revision" durin...
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Friday July 11, 2014
mum2TNTFeeling so impatient!! It has been about 6 weeks since I was referred and haven't heard a word yet. I know, I know......be patient right? I am going to phone my doctor on Monday to make s...
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finally im post op!
Brina78Tuesday was my big day and luckily it went well. I had some pain as expected but they controlled it very well...I was discharged Wednesday and I was glad to be home. It was a lil painful to ...
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Weight Loss Seminar 7/14/2014
kv_farfan70Seminar scheduled Monday July 14th. I will be meeting my surgeon at the informational seminar. As well as my 1st consultation Thursday July 17th. I am excited to get the ball rolling....
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Day 4 Post Op- Yep I'm On The Other Side ^_^
TracyLynn2BThinHi Everyone I had every intention of posting the day before my surgery but I simply did not get to it. I was keeping myself as busy as possible to try to curb being nervous. I DID take "BE...
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Friedabob
Taken fall 2005
Jacqui S.
A whole new life
donbck
September 15, 2004
SpyderS
Look, I DO have a face!
Lwhiz5
feeling great
Chantal D.
January 14, 8 months post-op
jpulley
April 2005
slortiz
Sept 2004
nacindy
July 2005 (-105)
Cherie G.
taken 5 months after surgrey
Margaret D.
one year anniversary
Wendirose
Size 8
lisageo
This is me at my Taekwondo graduation getting my blue belt.
kathyW
3 days away from surgery
Vicki Tobergte
Down 147 lbs.. Over 2 years out !!!! ~ Life is Good.~
Foxygrannyjeannie
2 Yrs. PostOp
Jennifer L.
BMI 29 5/18/05 down 118lbs . Almost at goal.
HarleyGirl
June 2004/Oct 2004/Dec 2004/Mar2005
hildabroom
177 lbs. at 11 months post op. Down -170 lbs.
Brian Meiers
I've hit my goal and getting ready to ride
Delilah
108 POUNDS GONE!!! (Jan. 2, 2005)
Jennifer F.
6 months post op size 13
celgudino
17 months out and 100lbs down Size 12/14
Joe S.
1 year
David@Goal
Valentine's Day 2005 - 10 months out, Minus 172 pounds
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I Fit In at FitBloggin Because I Had the Courage to Show Up
Written by: Sarah Bramblette, OH Community Advocate Recently, I submitted an idea to the FitBloggin Conference for an opportunity to present a Spa...
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The Coffee Lovers Giveaway with CLICK!
Calling all Coffee Lovers! To celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference, we’ve partnered with one of our amazing exhibitors, CLICK™ ! ...
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Increase in Public Support for Laws Prohibiting Weight Discrimination
A recent study conducted by the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity found that public support for laws prohibiting weight discrimination incr...
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Does Your Weight Cause Varicose Veins?
by J. Timothy Katzen With massive weight loss, you lose fat everywhere. Most people lose fat in their legs. This loss of leg fat can lead to the ap...
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MantraBand Winners Share Their Bracelets
MantraBand Winners Share their Bracelets! Got my new Mantraband bracelet today! First thing I've won in a giveaway, so I'm wicked excited =) Big shou...
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