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Did you continue to lose weight after 1 year post op?
Amburmist and one other reacted to Joann454 for a post in a topic
Every time you post I feel better about my slow loss. It can get discouraging (although I sabotaged myself last month) and then I remember what a success you are! -
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To weigh or not to weigh? That is the ??
FluffyChix reacted to jcb123 for a post in a topic
I was operated on on Tuesday of this week and I finally go home tomorrow. My question is should I weigh myself or wait u til my first post-op dr appt? I see some people who have had amazing results and others who have gained. I know this is a time of healing and everyone’s body is different but I must admit I’m curious to say the least? Suggestions are most welcomed. -
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Concerned about hair loss. Remedies?
KarenOR reacted to alcn1derlnd for a post in a topic
Random strands. Kind of like the hair loss you get after pregnancy. HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 200.6 -
1 pointI have been allowed to eat everything since week 6. As long as I stick to my protein requirement, the rest is up to me. Also, no liquid diet for me. Not pre op and only 2 days post op. By day 4 I was eating solid food with restrictions. There are so many guidelines out there. Looks to me that the US is the strictest about the liquid diet.
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Pain After Surgery & General Questions
FluffyChix reacted to blondie66 for a post in a topic
The pain seems to depend on the type of incision. But u will have gas pain so bring some gas-x strips to hospital as they help. I didn't need pain killers post op just some walking and gas-x. Good luck with the surgery!! All the best! -
1 pointI’ll be 2 years out on November 12 and the hardest part of this journey is definitely maintenance for me.
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Sleeve VS Bypass
Brittanyblue reacted to MN_Meg770 for a post in a topic
Hi Brittany! I am in MN too and trying to decide as well. I am having the surgery at either Abbott Northwestern or United Hospital. I am leaning towards the sleeve because I have MS and I think with the Sleeve you can still absorb some vitamins and minerals. I sure wish I'd done this when I was your age! Let me know what you decide! Have a good weekend! Megan -
1 pointI am a medical professional and I would say to stay away from the traditional BMI chart. It does not take into consideration body type or percent of lean muscle. I use the meter my trainer has which tells me I am at 23% body fat. That might sound like a big number but professional athletes and marathon runners are in the teens, so take that into consideration and I will go with it.
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What made you choose RNY over the sleeve?
SampTheChamp reacted to jrsone for a post in a topic
For me it was wanting to lose weight a little faster than the sleeve. I know I'll have to watch the excess skin and try to tone myself as I go on, but I'm ready to do this after 20 years of ups and downs. The doctor said I could go either way, but I made a good choice at the same time. Did you choose or was one recommended over the other? -
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What made you choose RNY over the sleeve?
SampTheChamp reacted to OmaJ for a post in a topic
My Dr. recommended it for me to hopefully reverse Diabetes (so far so good) & I had GERD, terrible reflux prior to surgery - thankful to say, NONE since surgery! 3 weeks out today HW 205 SW 188 POST OP FROM IV FLUIDS 197 CW 177 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using BariatricPal mobile app
