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I had thin and peeling nails, too. What worked for me was doing Paraffin Wax Baths regularly. I didn't know how to do it right at first. Then, I found a helpful article on https://www.gulfphysio.com/the-right-kind-of-paraffin-wax-ba th-therapy-for-you/. It showed me the brushing method, where you put 8-10 layers of wax on with a brush, wrap your hands or feet in a towel, and then peel the wax off. It sounds weird, but it helped make my nails stronger.
Hi Kerry! I remember you very well from back in the day. It's nice to see you back.
I share some of your path. I had regain after covid, about 7 or 8 years out. Getting motivated to stay on the right track was really, really hard.
I had left OH for a couple of years, but sucked it up and came back. It was a big help. Most any activity these days is on the RNY board, in a daily menu thread. It's great for accountability. People of all surgeries are there. It would be wonderful if you wanted to try it out.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
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It makes sense that you are afraid about your son's health. You might find it helpful to talk to his bariatric surgeon about your worries and questions at the next endoscopy visit bloons tower defense.
You are so correct about the alcohol. I originally got down to the 130's at my lowest but I did not look good. i looked like I needed dentures (and food!). I gained once I started eating regular meals (albeit healthy) but maintained at 155-163 for about 9 years. After not being much a drinker throughout my life, I was introduced to moscato about 3 years ago and it was a taste that really appealed to me. I am by no means alcoholic, but drinking alcohol even socially are just calories we do not need. I have gained since then and while I have noticed that since I became a woman of a certain age, I crave carbs and salt, I really believe the wine is just adding insult to those injuries. I wish you and me all the best as we recognize this and hopefully, we both control that unnecessary intake of calories and carbs.
I can relate and also intend to re-commit to my nutrition and exercise goals. I too have 20 lbs of regain to shed. We can do it!..together ?
Thanks!!
5'9", 52 years old, 10 years postop VSG, HW 316 CW 195. Updated 11-12-23
Your plan to get rid of those last pounds sounds great - good luck! And thanks for the update.
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isn't carbs good for u, i mean before i got surgery i was 254 but i lost so much weight i would have protein bar for morning small takis or jalapeño bread or ice cream sandwich or even a quasadilla but i would also workout everyday and i have to say the carbs definitely gave me energy boosts my endorphins and made me want to exercise and ofc for dinner i had protein bar again lol but i got vsg i was just curious how long for waffles i know for a fact i won't gain weight from waffles considering i am a gym fan lol
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