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Hi! I am 23 years old and I just had my surgery on Nov. 2nd 2012. Search me on Facebook. Stephanie Katlyn Cope or skatlyncope@gmail.com.

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Hi my name is Paige Larson I think I added you on Facebook, but if not look for me my profile is of a big group of people

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Hey guys! I'm 25, and had RNY on June 30th! Nice to see some people my age :)

how are you doing post op? I have my surgery on the 12 so excited :)

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how are you doing post op? I have my surgery on the 12 so excited :)

I'm doing pretty well! I admit some days the thought of food is gross, but I think that's part of the learning curve. I find that there are days all I want to eat is cheese, or yogurt, or something along that sorts.

I am now almost 2 months out, and down 55 pounds.

One thing I want to be upfront with you though: at first it hurt. You're body is recovering from major surgery. However, it definitely does get better and easier <3.

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I'm doing pretty well! I admit some days the thought of food is gross, but I think that's part of the learning curve. I find that there are days all I want to eat is cheese, or yogurt, or something along that sorts. I am now almost 2 months out, and down 55 pounds. One thing I want to be upfront with you though: at first it hurt. You're body is recovering from major surgery. However, it definitely does get better and easier <3.

I expect it to hurt I've been told it will be similar to when I had my gallbladder removed and that hurt but was not unmanageable. Congrats on being down 55 lbs so far. I think that's my biggest fear is I will do this and do everything right and won't lose, I know it's silly but the thought is still there.

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Hey all...I am 25 and have started the process for my gastric bypass I am in my first month of the 6 month supervised diet for insurance approval....I'm glad I found this group. One reason is because most of the people I even hang out with my age don't understand why I would do this surgery and why I can't just diet like they all do, also most of them are normal weight so they don't understand even where I'm at being a morbidly obese 20 something.....it's a whole different ball game trying to live a normal young life when you are uncomfortable in your skin. Anyone else like just starting would like to have a buddy that is on the same time frame for surgery...I am supporting everyone in this community on their journey and welcome any advice and lend a listening ear....or I guess lend a read screen haha!

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hoping to have RNY just before my 19th. i am almost done with all my pre op appts

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Hey,

I'm Annelise and I'm 25. My surgery is on Saturday

How are you all getting on post op?

What have ou struggled with most? What have you enjoyed most?

Xx

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I'm 23 and I had gastric bypass surgery on 12/3/14 I would love to talk to people around my age who have had weight loss surgery you can email me at arielgail21@gmail.com or look me up on Facebook my name is Ariel Hegland

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    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
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      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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