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Been Away...I'm back, need advice re: control - Hello...I see many new faces on this forum but still see some of the veterans around also.  I am posting with the hope of maybe getting some support and encouragement because re...

Iron Infusion on Monday - My doctor is sending me for an infusion Monday.  He gave me the option to have it all done in one shot, which has a great risk for adverse reactions, or to do it over the course of...

Struggling - I'm struggling right now with my weight and my eating.  I got down to a low of about 136 to 137 lbs on a regular basis (there was a day or two that I weighed in less, but it al...

humour -  

Visual Motivation? - I saw this and thought it might be a good idea for some.  I think for me it would be great as long as things kept moving, but once it slowed down or went in the opposite direction ...

your personal journey - exactly what it should be - Often when people ask if anyone has any regrets about having weight loss surgery others will answer that their only regret is having not had it done sooner.  I, myself, have respon...

The pill or Mirena and weight gain? - I went to see my gyno because of heavy periods and painful periods.  Besides being extremely uncomfortable and inconvenient, my family doctor also wanted me to get it fixed because...

Christmas comparison pics - Another before and after set..... The first picture is from xmas 2006 and the second one is from last week on my way to my xmas party.  I am about 21 months post surgery and hav...

Hi Mary, It is so exciting that you had your consult. When do you...

A couple nights in the hospital - very LONG - Hi there.  I haven't been on the forum much as work has been soooo busy and that is usually the time that I get to check up on here and see how everyone is doing.  I feel like I've...

18 month update...a little late - I was really determined to give an 18 month update because I know how important they were to me when I was in the process of waiting for my surgery and the period right after.  It ...

Hi Mary, No I don't have a date. It kind of got pushed to the back...

Don't feel "right" but not enough to com - A question for you if anyone can help.  As you probably remember, I had my gallbladder out July 15th along with a hernia repair (which I've since found out was an umbilical her...

Question for those who have had their gallbladder - I had my gall bladder surgery July 15th.  It was done laporoscopically and all went well for the most part.  Starting at about 2 days post-op I began having horrible pain in my upp...

Bowel Intussuseption? - I've been reading some stories on OH about this, which are kind of scary.  I just wonder if any one else has recently had to deal with this.  I know that sometimes it can correct i...

gallbladder gone and other fixes - I went in yesterday at about noon and had my surgery just after 1:00.  The doctor was going to look for a hernia on the advice of my wls surgeon from the states but said he didn't ...

Gallbladder surgery - questions - So after almost being squeezed in for surgery twice, and having my actual booked surgery moved once, it looks like I will be having my gallbladder out this Friday.  I have my pre-a...

Article - I read an article over the weekend about a woman who weighs 600 lbs.  She was actively trying to gain weight so that she could reach over 1600 lbs and beat the world record of the ...

Getting my gallbladder out...don't know when thoug - My doctor scheduled me for surgery July 7th to have my gallbladder out.  Yesterday I got a call from his office saying he had to cancel that date because of an "urgent case".  I ca...

OMG I've been eating so much junk - I am writing this only to be accountable to myself and my bad actions.  However I understand that some people will be angry and feel that I am taking advantage of the chance I've b...

Length of time to eat a meal - follow up question - I was thinking more about regaining weight and returning to bad habits after reading the post below.  Someone asked how a person who has had gastric bypass can possibly eat the amo...

I ran! - On Sunday I went out for my first run in about 8 years!  I managed to run 1.4 km before I had to stop and walk for a bit.  Then I ran .5 km more and then walked the rest of the way...