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I recently went in for blood work in preparation for my 6 month post GB appt. The results came back normal except my Vitamin D and B12 values are very high - higher than the recommended levels. This surprises me because I thought after a gastric bypass I would have trouble absorbing. I have been on Vitamin D supplements for years and have always had a lower than normal level. I have never taken a B12 supplement but do take my bariatric Multivitamin. I had a note to stop taking the vitamin D immediately. Is this normal?

I'm the same height and small frame. I was told I would only get to 170. I just ignored them. When I hit a normal BMI I was told I was one of a handful who had done so. I was also told not to lose anymore but am hoping to get to 135. Like you I want to see what it feels like but may adjust it up or down depending on how it feels. Hang in there and trust your body.

Congrats!

I had the gastric bypass in June of 2016 and I have no problems eating out. As far as capacity it depends on what you are eating. You will be able to eat a lot more of applesauce than beef for example. For the first few months eating out with others made me self conscious because of how little I would eat. Now that I can eat more, I don't think any one notices my portions. I take a box home and get one or two extra meals out of it which is a bonus.

I would not count on losing your hunger. I never did. The restriction helps for sure, at least for the first six months. I can eat a lot more at 8 months post rny. Dumping has not been a problem/solution for me. I am struggling now to lose my last 30 pounds. What helps is that I look better which is motivating and exercise is easier without the extra weight. As far as the surgery everything went smoothly and I have no regrets. If you decide to have surgery my advice would be to use those first six months to develop a habit of exercising and work with a therapist on why you turned to food in the first place and to learn better coping methods.

I love spicy food and had salsa etc early on, as soon as it was allowed. I have not had any issues with it.

I was 55 when I had my surgery.

As I posted on another thread I have not noticed any hair loss at 7 months out. I did have really thin hair to begin with and was so worried about it I purchased a wig before surgery. I took biotin for about six months before surgery and have continued with it post surgery. I have been super careful about getting enough fat, protein and water each day which may have helped. I have not noticed any changes to my hair texture.

I had a gastric bypass in June. The only time I have vomited was when I tried to eat scrambled eggs a few months out. I might be able to eat them now but the memory stops me. Other than that I seem to be able to eat anything. I would think vomiting frequently is very abnormal but of course check with your Dr/Dietician.

I make "tacos" all the time. I just skip the taco shell and have the shredded beef, low fat black refried beans with cheese and salsa on top

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Before surgery I cut out sugar and caffeine and started taking Biotin and increasing Protein. What I wish I had done more of is exercising/building muscle strength, practiced eating slowly, and made a list of things I wanted to do when I lost weight (instead of getting rid of negative aspects of being overweight). As mentioned taking pictures and measurements can be very motivating. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I didn't have that fear- in fact it didn't occur to me but I have been surprised about the changes in my face. I'm certainly recognizable but I have more wrinkles now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I was sent home with pain meds which I used for two days. The pain was a lot less than I expected it to be. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good points. I have been realizing lately I'm still obsessed with food - it has just changed from what tastes good to what has enough Protein or hardly any carbs. I'm trying to build a life for myself outside of food and constantly thinking about my weight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I lost 21 pounds in the three weeks before surgery. I did it by following the liver shrinking diet my doctor gave me for 19 days which allowed only 20 net carbs a day of any food I wanted and then a two day liquid diet. The nice thing about losing weight before surgery is that you don't gain it back. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thanks for posting - I was feeling discouraged and this really helped. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I use my net diary and don't have any problems. I have the paid version but you could check out their free one to compare it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is so amusing. I found this lump a while back and asked my husband to feel it and he was like - ya it's your rib . . . I'm having to get used to actually feeling my bones. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I hope you feel better soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was looking for a down vest in a store last night and the clerk came over to help and asked me if I knew I was in the plus section! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App