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Not absorbing vitamin D - Went to the doctor yesterday and was told I am not absorbing vitamin D and he is sending me to an endocrinologist.  Is this common ?  My blood work has always been ok.  I am 3 year...

I was never told that I would regain about 20 lbs, (I did know that...

Panniculectomy questions ?? - Ok......my surgeon has suggested that I have a panniculectomy.   I would like your opinions, thoughts, results, etc.  plus, is this a very painful procedure?   Would you do it agai...

Surgeon says I am a success.......??? - At my 2 year appointment after WLS.....I have lost  110 lbs.  I wanted to lose 130, but have maintained 110 for over a year now.  I had lost 120, but gained back 10.  I saw my s...

Peeling fingernails ??? - I am almost 2 years out from surgery. My fingernails have always been long and strong.......one of my pride and joys.....always had people asking if they were real or artificial. ...

Losing a pet triggers emotional eating ......? -  I had to have my dog, Shelby, a rat terrier put to "sleep" on Sunday ( he was 13 and arthritis crippled him) and I am really having to fight emotional eating.......it is extremely...

Can't put in new avatar..... -  I decided to change my avatar to a current picture of me.....since I have always used a pic of multi-colored daisies (for 21months)........then somebody else started using that sa...

WooHoo....back from vacation......NSV -  I have been on vacation for 10 days and ate what everyone else ate....just watched portion control....some days I did overeat calorie wise, but stepped on the scale this morning a...

Knee surgery update..... -  I haven't been on OH in a while....been slipping on my food intake, haven't been recording my daily eats, etc.and definitely haven't been exercising.  I had total knee replaceme...

My husband of 38 years loses me !!!! - I have weighed over 300 pounds for over 30 years and now when my husband and I get into a crowd (either shopping or at sporting events etc.).....  he loses me.......  he can't find...

Had knee replacement yesterday... -  And all seems to be going well....at the moment....;). Still could have serious pain anytime ! My food intake is too much...this hospital has an honest to goodness chef !!  Foo...

Hospital stay.....what protein to take with me? -  I am having total knee replacement on Monday the 16th..will be in hospital 3 nights....I have already informed the hospital that I need protein and veggies for my meals, but I pla...

Beware the holiday pounds ! -  My family celebrated Thanksgiving this past weekend because more of our college aged retail workers could be here.  None of them can get off on Black Friday !  Any way, I did not ...

One year ago this morning....would I do it again ? - That's right....Today is my one-year anniversary !!  I have lost 115 lbs. and I am thrilled with that.   I am not where I hoped to be at this point, (I want to lose 30 more lbs.)  ...

How do you measure your food?? - Do you weigh it on a scale or measure using spoons or a cup?  Is the maximum supposed to be 8 oz a meal?

reasons not to drink for 30 minutes ????? - Why are we not supposed to drink for 30 minutes before or after a meal ?

Am I the only one eating too much??? - I am 8 months out and I can eat an entire sandwich, a hot dog, or a junior hamburger with no problems,,,,,,is this something I should be concerned about???  Don't ever get a signal...

Getting through tough times..... - Waysta Joseph Kuhn RNY (11/15/10) Member Since: 11/10/10 [Latest Posts...

Getting through tough times.... - Just needing encouragement and prayers to help me through a really tough time.  My Mom passed away on Friday and emotional eating is kicking in !!!  I am doing OK and know that Mom...

Best NSV ever !!! for me. - Let me start with...I have ALWAYS been the big one in my family....I was bigger than my sister (who is ten years older) when I was in the 4th grade!!  My sister is now weighing abo...

WLS group in Amarillo area??? - Just curious if there is a weight loss support group in the Amarillo area.  I sure would like to attend meetings.  Thanks !!

Is there a WLS group in the Amarillo area?? - Just curious if there is a weight loss support group in the Amarillo area.  I sure would like to attend meetings.  Thanks !!

Citracal?? - Six months out...Can I take Citracal to get my calcium citrate???

I read your post and went back and read your last post. I, too,...