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My story… OPEN Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery (RNY) in 2002; Revision in 2016



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Keep up the great work and don't beat yourself up. Have you joined te group on Facebook called "BariatricEatingSupport"? They are a no nonsense group that I have found very helpful. They also have a website for Protein drinks Vitamins and thingsfor Constipation. I have struggled always with constipation and my Dr have me a supplement called super aloe 450 two weeks ago. You take it at night and you will have bowel movement the next day. I have had at least 1 or 2 a day since. I had tried everything previously. On a more personal note for me..I finally received the paperwork from Dr Snow's office so I can schedule an appt..yeah!!!

I haven't joined any support groups yet although I have tried to find a local group with no real results.

I hope your appointment goes well I have a followup on the 29th.

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Keep up the great work and don't beat yourself up. Have you joined te group on Facebook called "BariatricEatingSupport"? They are a no nonsense group that I have found very helpful. They also have a website for Protein Drinks Vitamins and thingsfor Constipation. I have struggled always with constipation and my Dr have me a supplement called super aloe 450 two weeks ago. You take it at night and you will have bowel movement the next day. I have had at least 1 or 2 a day since. I had tried everything previously. On a more personal note for me..I finally received the paperwork from Dr Snow's office so I can schedule an appt..yeah!!!

Just catching up to see if you've been able to go see Dr. Snow yet?

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Thank you so much for sharing your story and successes! It is very well written and good to know of what may happen in the future. Glad to hear you are doing so great, congrats!

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Thank you so much for sharing your story and successes! It is very well written and good to know of what may happen in the future. Glad to hear you are doing so great, congrats!

Thanks so much!!!

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I left them a message a few weeks ago and finally received paperwork which I submitted. I just hit an email from them today that my paperwork is on his desk..hopefully I will have a Dr appt soon!!

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I haven't been on here in forever but wanted to post a quick update.

I'm down to 147 which I still find crazy my goal was 155.

I'm preparing to have a lower body lift and I'm hoping for some breast "work" but I still need to see a few more surgeons.

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