We got a huge rat in our basement when I was about 12. There was bags of cornmeal down there and it was eating that. I was in the basement one night and saw it. My father used poison and got it but I am still afraid of that old basement, when I was first married we had a mouse get in. I imagined it was a huge rat and was afraid to sleep that night.

It was in a trap in the morning and I saw how tiny it was. After that I got a cat and felt safer. Snakes are scary too.

Well, I went for the infusion today and once again I failed. Reaction started but nurse was able to get it stopped before it got bad. Her name was Wanda and she was also a success story having undergone gastric sleeve 10 yrs ago. Excellent nurse on top of her game. Thank goodness for nurses like her.

Good Monday morning, everyone!
I hope you all had a great Mother's Day.

Saturday was awesome--my whole family came over, including my brother from Baltimore. We watched WWE Backlash together. Then on Sunday, things were chill and relaxed. My brother and I watched a classic match from the late, great Sabu.

Today, my brother and I are planning to work out, I'm going to give him a mohawk, and we're going to start designing a custom wrestling shirt for him.

Today's meals:

• Breakfast: Chili Mango Smoothie

• Lunch: Spicy-Sweet Quinoa Bowl

• Dinner: Spicy Pineapple Stir-Fry

Hello all! I am 16 years postop. And I am experiencing my absorption issues. I am very iron deficient and I am unable to take oral iron. Last month they attempted to do an infusion and I had a severe reaction to this. Infusion had to be stopped tomorrow, they will be attempting another one, and I am terrified as the pain with the first one was very bad. Has anyone else experienced a problem with this or have any comments regarding this?
Also, I have read that intestinal parasites can cause iron deficiency before my bypass. I know I used to do cleanses, but I have been afraid to try that since the bypass does anyone have any recommendations or know anything about these things any help would be greatly appreciated thank you.

Hey everyone! I'm here to share an ambitious dream that fuels me every day: to pursue bodybuilding after I undergo weight loss surgery. It might sound like a distant goal right now, especially as I navigate my journey towards surgery, but it's a vision that keeps me focused and hopeful.

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This is my dream, and I'm taking the first steps towards making it a reality. I'll be sharing my journey the challenges, the milestones, and the progress I make along the way. I hope that by sharing my story, I can inspire others to pursue their own bold dreams, no matter how unconventional they might seem. Let's redefine what's possible, one step at a time!