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Before and during my weight loss journey I looked for stories of others who had taken the same road I had. It

was so encouraging to hear the ups and downs as well as the milestones reached. I promised myself I would

help others behind m

Before and during my weight loss journey I looked for stories of others who had taken the same road I had. It

was so encouraging to hear the ups and downs as well as the milestones reached. I promised myself I would

help others behind m

Before and during my weight loss journey I looked for stories of others who had taken the same road I had. It

was so encouraging to hear the ups and downs as well as the milestones reached. I promised myself I would

help others behind m

Hi Everyone,

I was so excited. My weight loss story was featured on this website yesterday.

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I was absolutely over the moon.

If anyone is interested in my 

Hi Everyone,

I was so excited. My weight loss story was featured on this website yesterday.

Article

I was absolutely over the

Hi Everyone,

I was so excited. My weight loss story was featured on this website yesterday.

Article

I was absolutely over the mo

Hi Everyone.

So I found out last week I have ulcer. My hemoglobin has been steady declining since my RNY in 2012 so my family doctor sent my surgeon who did my RNY a letter. He ordered a colonoscopy/gastroscopy. I have no significant symptoms a

low hemoglobin - Hi Everyone, My 2 year checkup revealed my hemoglobin in low. I had a blood test to check my iron levels and now my Doctor wants to discuss a supplement when I go in for my appt n...

Almost 2 years out - Well its been almost 2 years since my surgery...23 months to be exact. Still maintaining and doing well. Went for my annual check up. All my labs were except for my hemoglobin. Oth...

Glad to see all is well after 7 years. I worry about the long term...

Stats on regain after surgery - Someone told me yesterday that the majority of people regain their weight back after weight loss surgery? Is this true? Why?

Posting before and after pics - Does anyone know how long it takes for Obesity Help to post your before and after pics? I sent them my pics along with the consents a couple of weeks ago and they still haven't po...

Stable - Well my weight has stabilized around the 170lb mark. I'd like to lose another 15 lbs but not sure when that will happen. I'm happy so far with the results but still find it a chall...

Before and after panni pic - Well its been 3 weeks since my panni and everything has healed very nice. I'm very pleased with the results done by Dr. deGara.

Before and after 3 weeks panni pic -

Before and after panni surgery 2 weeks

2 weeks after panni - Just got my second drain tube taken out today. Everything is healing nicely and I am very happy with the results. I posted a after/before pic 5 days after surgery. Its one of my pi...

cruises are such fun....looks like you had a great time.

Home from Panni surgery - Well I got home yesterday from my panni surgery. Everything went awesome and I am feeling great. Only stayed one day in hospital. So far the pain is really minimal and I am moving ...

panni surgery in one week - Well in one week I get my extra skin taken off my stomach. While I am so excited to have it gone, I nervous about the pain and drains I will have afterwards. Any words of wisdom f...

panni surgery date - So I got my panni surgery date....March 17th. I am very excited. Its kinda my final step to this chapter of my life. I haven't lost much in the last 3 months but I haven't gained a...