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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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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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Newbie Gastric Sleeve surgery Aug 2
Hello everyone, I would be having surgery Aug 2 will anyone would be having surgery in August as well ?...
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VSG- Sleeve Surgery
I am 21 years old, 313 lbs, and 5'6". I have begun my 6 month assessment leading up to the gastric sleeve...
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had gastric bypass now dr wants to do lap band
hello, i had gastric bypass 14 months ago. i lost 155 pounds in the first 8 months but nothing since. i only...
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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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Gastric Bypass and Mucus
Hello all I am new to the community. I had the Roux-N-Y gastric bypass surgery nearly 6 years ago. A...
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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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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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disgusted and frustrated
hello everyone, i had gbs two years ago i was 328 pounds i lost 100 pounds now i have gained nearly 30...
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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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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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Thinking of the sleeve bypass.
I have been for some time to pursue gastric bypass surgery, with me selecting the sleeve. I am disabled, with...
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realize band potential complication
can gastric band tubing cause bowel obstruction?
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Bariatric Post op/Diet advice
I had bariatric surgery 3 yrs. ago. It was successful, I lost 130 lbs. Have gained about 12-20 lbs...
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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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Post lap band surgery diet
Hi, I'm 8 weeks post lap band surgery and have had one fill of 2cc two weeks ago. I'm having trouble keeping...
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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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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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Anyone there?
Hi, I have been in the process of preparing for a lap band. I am trying to adjust my eating as I know how...
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Recent Bariatric Surgery
I had a gastric bypass July 27th. I am a diabetic and my glucose readings were running higher than I wanted...
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Question about testing for surgery
I am considering weight loss surgery and have been researching for awhile now and I was looking at what...
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Post Surgery Medical Concerns
Some ten plus years post my gastric bypass <which was successful and I have always been pleased...
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Gastric bypass reversal
My wife had gastric bypass less than three weeks ago. She feels miserable. She wants to reverse the procedure....
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Hurtful incision
I had open bariatric surgery exactly 3 months. Although my incision "looks" ok, it is still extremely sore....
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Support
I am looking for a support group---I meet with my surgeon next week to discuss the procedure.....I'm ready...
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Hello again
I wrote before on here about my ignorant doctor not wanting to refer me for surgery. But last week when I...
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3rd Fill
Just had my third and hopefully final fill taking me from 3.6 to 4.2 cc's in a 10 cc band! I am really tight...
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lap band
Does the lap band change with air pressure? going to europe in 3 weeks.
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