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my teeth have taken a hit - It has been a long time since I have posted. I had surgery in March 2013 then had a tummy tuck and hernia repair in January 2014. I have lost a total of 140lbs and am almost to my ...

TERRIBLE NIGHT SWEATS - I posted several weeks ago about having low protein levels at my last Dr visit and believe part of the problem was that the labs were done not long after my last surgery. It totall...

LOW PROTEIN LEVELS -  I went to my surgeon on Wed. for my 1 year check. The plus side is that I am down 112 lbs in 1 year- which isn't bad for an old lady and a revision at that . My vitamin levels wer...

a successful first year! - After a failed RNY 7 years ago due to a fistula I decided to try a revision.  I was scared of failure again but I did my research, listened to those one this site and took that lea...

spasms in chest - After having this last surgery I find myself having spasms in my chest making it hard to catch my breath sometimes. I orignally thought it might be my asthma acting up after surger...

stunned! - Several weeks ago I bought a size 12 dress. My daughter is getting married in 3 months so thought I would have time to eventually get into it. Now, I haven't worn a 12 in over 30 y...

good days- bad days - I've had some good days and other days not quite as good.  JP tubes came out yesterday so that helps. I thought I would have a million staples but after removing steri strips I not...

home after pannie and hernia repair- suggestions f -  I am home after having surgery on Tuesday for a hernia repair and panni. Was supposed to be a piece of cake but turned out to be pretty rough going, The good news is that they ...

surgery in the morning - Well, I am heading into surgery in about 12 hours- am a little nervous . Having a hernia repair and a tummy tuck. Please say a little prayer for me! Sharon

hernia repair soon - I haven't posted much lately but check every day to see what every one else is doing. I  always love Ginas posts and encouragement when she keeps everyone accountable and on...

FINALLY IN WONDERLAND - After 30 years of weighing in the 200-300 range (depending on the year) I finally broke thru a barrier I had once thought was impossible. After not losing anything in the month ...

giving it up! letting it go - I had a very difficult time losing anything in  October and my body just would not give it up. I had lost 73 lbs up to that point and was averaging 12 lbs a month when I hit thi...

set points and losing - I saw my surgeon in Sept and was doing great according to him. I am supposed to go back and see him in Nov to schedule a hernia repair for late Dec or early Jan.(my hernia is ab...

6 month check - I went to my surgeon for my 6 month check today- most numbers are pretty good- just a little low in a few areas. My surgeon was a little concerned over my extremely large hernia...

I'M STUCK! HELP - I have been I would say an average loser compared to some- I am a revision , had my surgery on March 19th and have lost 62lbs but I have been stuck at 222 for 2 1/2  weeks now a...

A little update from me! - I used to be on this site  often but have spent a lot of time just lurking lately. I love hearing what you all have to say. I finally had my revision in March on the 19th and ha...

PA says no to protein drinks - I went for my 3 month check today even tho its really been 4 months ( dr. told me I didn't need to come in until then because he checked me when I went in for my hernia) Anyway ...

WARNING! - I know this is off topic of weightloss surgery but wanted to give a little warning here. Today I received a phone call from Best Buy asking me if I had made a purchase from them...

Vacations Vacations!!! - I just returned from a trip with my sisters and mom up in the Mts of Oregon and altho I  had a wonderful time it was kind of a dry run for a big trip my husband and I are taking...