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What's Happening Now
About to go under the knife...4/24/2013
I am about to make the life-change that was my 'last resort' decision. I am a retired RN, in my late 40s,...
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Reply: had gastric bypass now dr wants to do lap band
I had gastric bypass surgery in 2002 and then a corrective surgery 5 yrs later. Since the second surgery I have...
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Reply: Post lap band surgery diet
Has this been happening since the fill? If so, it sounds like your band is too tight. I'm 6 weeks post op and...
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lithium after gastric bypass
Hi! I'm new to this community but I'm having a hard time with a new dx and tx regimine. I was recently dx...
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Reply: VSG- Sleeve Surgery
How is your presurgery assessment going? I'm just wrapping mine up and am probably having surgery within the...
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Reply: Newbie Gastric Sleeve surgery Aug 2
Hi! I should be having surgery this month as well. I just waiting for a call from the surgery coordinator...
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Reply: Gastric Bypass and Mucus
It sounds like what you're experiencing is "frothing", a very extreme case of it. About 3 months after my...
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bypass then baby
This is the first time posting so please be gentle lol.. Im 26yrs old and I had the VSG in 2010./ 6months...
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Bypass surgery
Hi. This is my first post. I am scheduled for gastric bypass in mid February and would like to learn about...
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GO TIME
Hey Guys getting ready to have my sleeve wondering what would be a good muli-vitamin for men to take. Also...
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Reply: disgusted and frustrated
Hello Shambie321, I know how you feel. I had my gbs surgery about 3 years ago I was 340 pounds lost about 85 and...
let me know if you hear anything an I will do the same.
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hair loss
hey everyone my name Dina it been 12 weeks and 2day since my surgery I have been dropping the weight slowing...
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gastric bypass
I have a cousin whom had a gastric bypass ten years ago and had keloids to form internal that is...
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Reply: Recent Bariatric Surgery
I am a year past surgery and am proud to report that I have lost 102 lbs. I have slowed down and hit a...
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Reply: Roca Labs Formula
This is my first day I tried it this morning and have been just as hungry as usual. I have not tried the...
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what are some suggestions for the liquid diet foll...
Hello every one I am 10 days out of having gastric bypass and I am having a terrible time trying to find things...
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Reply: Bariatric Post op/Diet advice
Hi Skinnylady, I'm also in the slow-down phase after surgery and it's tough to drop those pounds. Had to up...
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Reply: Post Surgery Medical Concerns
I've been treating mine with massive amounts of calcium and iron. I also had my thyroid removed so I can't...
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Reply: Thinking of the sleeve bypass.
I am not a gastric sleeve expert as i had the bypass. all is good with me. but since there is not very many...
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realize band potential complication
can gastric band tubing cause bowel obstruction?
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8 weeks post opp
I am 8 weeks post opp and its been a hard road for me. I have lost 45 pounds. I was in for a scope on...
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Reply: Hurtful incision
I am 8 weeks post opp and i felt this way as well i found that if i put lotion or bio oil on it it...
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Lap Band???
Hi I just made my appointments for the education sessions for January. I'm trying to get some more research...
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Reply: Support
What sort of complications did your wife have, if you don't mind me asking?
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for the lap
Hi, I am preparing for a lap band. I have been looking into where I can get the calcium and vitamins I'll...
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Reply: Question about testing for surgery
It depends on a few things... probubly the biggest would be which kind of surgery are you looking at? The by...
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Reply: Anyone there?
you will be out a few days max. im doing good thanks for asking.
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Reply: first steps.....
I had gastric bypass over 10 yrs ago now. I lost over 120 lbs, have kept it off, felt great and been happy...
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Reply: Gastric bypass reversal
Reversal can certainly be done, but it's a much harder procedure and takes more time to heal. I felt the...
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Reply: 3rd Fill
I've had 4 fills so far I'm up at 7.6 cc's in a 10 cc band ! I wonder why such a big difference ....
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