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Sports bra
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)Hey Ladies! I wanted to know if you know where I could purchase a high impact sports bra. I've brought a lot of sports bras that are suppose to be for high impact cardio, but none of them ...
108 views · 6 replies · posted by Deeandmichael7058 -
I lost 120 lbs in 8 months!--Before/After Pics :)
from Ontario ForumI absolutely cannot believe I am saying this. But I have lost 120 lbs. I remember last year at this time I was going to all my appointments pre-surgery and it felt like it would never happen...
460 views · 41 replies · posted by sublimechick -
Not Sure What To Do
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsI am trying to decide whether or not to try adipex or to bring the "weight loss surgery conversation" back up to my doctor. I'm morbidity obese at 25 and have been on a million different die...
226 views · 14 replies · posted by LRCartee -
Exercise during liquid diet.
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Did anyone else have trouble with energy? I did a 2 mile Leslie Sansone video and felt like woozy after. I usually do a 3 or 4 mile. I'm sure it has to do with having less calories in me,...
157 views · 11 replies · posted by megan.sherman -
"What legitimate medical loans...
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)For those of you who had Dr. Alverez or I guess anyone can answer. What Medical Loans did you get? He lists Cosmeticredit and MedChoice on his website. Has anyone used these companies and...
382 views · 10 replies · posted by Sunshine Will Be Skinny ! -
How to say "No" to yourself
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)Good article today at Marks Daily Apple... some highlights below... the original article is about "staying paleo/primal' but the logic works for any kind of dietary change... How to Say &ld...
285 views · 6 replies · posted by jubjub -
Four Months Post Op...100lbs GONE!
from Ontario ForumToday is exactly four months since my surgery. I could not be happier!! As of this morning I am down 100lbs. I went from 315 to 215....and onederland is soooo close now! This has been an am...
120 views · 5 replies · posted by hmtmomof4 -
Coffee
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsI am pre-op. Can anyone tell me why a lot of people mention that they can't have any coffee the two weeks before surgery? Is it because you're not allowed to drink it after surgery?...
115 views · 7 replies · posted by Sweetish -
FAT FREE
from Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)ok so I ready a lot on here about not eating fat free anything. can someone please explain to me why? I want to do this the right way and was given a sample menu to follow from the doctor an...
121 views · 9 replies · posted by Scarlet32blue -
Finally Got Approved!!
from Weight Loss Surgery ForumsHello everyone! This is my first post here, although I've been stalking this page for months now! After lots of hurdles, I was finally approved for my VSG today. Tomorrow I should get an ...
95 views · 6 replies · posted by nurse96 -
Hair Loss
from Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)I had surgery Oct/2014 and have lost just shy of 70 lbs. I am also losing hair like crazy!!!! My doctor just says more protein. Is there anything else I should be looking at? Vitamin deficie...
127 views · 5 replies · posted by skybabe34 -
Vegeterian meals?
from Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)Hi everyone. My husband, (280 lbs and hasn’t had any bariatric surgery) has told me he would like to have some vegetarian meals and maybe only eat meat once a week for health reasons....
97 views · 5 replies · posted by penny_DS -
Premier Protein Shakes - YUCK
from Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)SO THICK!! It's like drinking runny pudding. And the flavor isn't that great either (I tried chocolate). My friend on here is in trouble for recommending them! ha! I know we all have d...
123 views · 7 replies · posted by Stephanie H. -
3 weeks post op and dumping a lot!
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)I dump almost every 2nd day! Is it possible that my 2 huge chewable multivitamins are causing this?? I am having a really hard time. . All the foods I am allowed to eat taste horrible and re...
328 views · 18 replies · posted by Teapooch -
A GREAT Birthday NSV!!!
from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)Today is my birthday - woo-hoo! And the best gift? My cholesterol levels have dropped since my surgery on 12/18 and I now get to take only half a pill! I'll be rechecked in two months a...
176 views · 16 replies · posted by QoftheU
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A great day!
artist4life92768Went to a Diabetes class, then to my second water aerobics class, and then called U of M and got set up for a seminar. The seminar isn't until the 7th of May, but it will get here sooner tha...
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One Year Surgiversary!!!!
Miss-BumblebeeWow!!! Today is my one year surgiversary!!! I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am with my decision to have RNY!!! I have gone from my high weight of 216.8 down to 108.8 today. This ...
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Went from size 24 to size 13 in 8 months!
sublimechickSize 13 wow!! My goal is to get to 9...so I can say I wear single digit sizes ahahah but we will see about that. It is coming off very slow, like 2-6 lbs per month.....BUT is IS coming off...
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3 years!!!
carrotop13Okay, so I feel bad. I totally have not posted anything about my last year! I'm still doing great and I'm now in the low 170's - so a slight weight gain but nothing that can't be fixed wit...
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Mental Food Battle.....Reality vs Perception
cstokes80Since my surgery I have struggled with what my mind wants and what I can actually have. I still have big eyes for food and obviously not the capacity. I know that I can't have the things ...
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It's official!
AnnyBanannyMy surgery date is FINALLY official, March 18th...here I come! While the relief is palpable, now even more anxiousness is setting in. And god do I want some Chinese food! ...
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Brick Wall Body and Mind
EasternshoregrlHovering around 198. At this point can't even drink coffee or juice in the morning. Can only eat comfortably around 6 or 7 pm. Waking up in the middle of the night choking on saliva going ...
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book "before and after" by: susan maria leach
ofearsthis book is a must have. I love this book. it tells about her story before the surgery and after the surgery RNY and even though I had gastric sleeve I use this book as well. she explains a...
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Inching my "weigh" towards the finish line
KittyKarinThe scale is moving again! Thank goodness. I was starting to think that my body was fed up with losing weight and decided that it only wanted to gain no matter what I did. In the last week...
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March 7
Tri_harderVacation was great. Now I am back on the program. I am determined to get to my goal weight. I am constantly hungry and never feel like I have swallowed food since the RNY. At first I tho...
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Its being a long time!!!
Nessa S.Wow!!! 190 pounds lost!!! feel sooo great!! Its being a long journey with ups and downs...but I will do it again in a heartbeat!!!...
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The Beginning..
VanishingCinturaAfter all these years.. I'm doing it. I'm stepping out on my own.. no help for anyone and doing it. I'm looking up the information, I'm getting my ducks in a row and I'm going to try to make...
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Doctor Consult and Social Work
Natyrie82so far im flying :) the doctor said I till need sleep study even tho I got my BMI under 50 that part really sucks but ok. I still think its a government money grab but im not going to let it...
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From pencil to pen
AnnyBanannyMy surgery date is still technically "pencilled" in (even though I'm only 1.5 weeks out), until tomorrow that is. Throughout the entire process of preparing for surgery I had been planning t...
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Regina G.
Yay!
Teresa E.
October 1999
Holly H.
January 1, 2000
Kellye C.
Jean's Size - Misses 13!
David H.
Four years post-op...... lost 135 lbs.
mylilcalla
5/20/05 -210.......1/16/06 -225
Debra M.
Here I am basically as I am today. Need to find a picture of me at my widest!
Susan G.
The me in progress...-206 so far
Robert (Bob) L. P.
Post Op 6 Months
Jennifer L.
Goal weight! 99lbs gone, 7.5 months post op, Size 6
whisperskiss
getting there
triathlete
Who would have dreamed I would be riding with Lance Armstrong 200lbs lighter
JAN C.
July 99, 16 Months Postop
Patricia B.
Nov,1999
Pam R.
One year later!
Tara C.
January 2000, I can't believe it either!!
Linda H.
Gus 16 pounds May 2000
Andrea Y.
A pic of me at 155...I am now 145.
Deanna D.
Christmas 1999
Susan W.
Here I am at my highest weight
grossmusic
September 2005 - Ireland
Patti W.
24 months post-op
dakotadean75
Me, October 2007, 8 Years Post Op
Nancy H.
After
Susan J.
This pic was taken on June 6, 2004 by my 15 year old daughter......Life is great!! :)
Kathy Russell
October 15, 2003 - After Plastic Surgery
Laurie B.
15 months after surgery with my handsome husband to be
Diane N.
150 Pounds
Cissy C.
October 2000
Lori D.
9/22/99, 6 months after surgery
Judi K.
I feel soooooooo much better!!
Donna C.
still want to lose about 30 more lbs.
bluekat76
Taken 6/11/01 in my "skinny" dress :)
Kathy W.
June 2000
Deirdre J.
13 months after Surgery
Jo Ann S.
March, 2002
Sandie R.
Bariatric Reunion 2001
Lisa P.
This picture was taken 7/27/00. I've lost 115 lbs. I feel great!!!-
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