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    Diet Help - 2 Years post op

    I am 2 years and 5 months post surgery. I have been doing great. I have had my weight go up 10 pounds but with life style changes the weight came right back off. I had a abdominalplasty just this past November. I was feeling really good about my weight and appearance, but I feel like I am in a...
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    9Month Post-Opp... He said WHAT?!

    So I have not had a great relationship or experience with my surgeon. Today I saw him for my 9 month post -opp appointment. I reached my goal (according to MY scale) so I went into my appointment with my head high. Lol well he burst my bubble and told me I need to lose another 20-25 pounds...
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    Discouraged

    Are you exercising? I was lucky and my weight came off pretty quick but I have noticed that my weight loss has slowed down dramatically since I kicked my exercise into high gear. I am now riding my bike 15-30 miles a day. I struggle with the scale. I have a numbers in mind that I am obsessed...
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    Internal Hernia, Anyone?

    A week and a half ago I suddenly had crippling pain on my right side. I went to the ER and it was learned that I had gallstones. I was sent home and told to schedule surgery. They weren't going to get me in for almost a week to remove my gallbladder. The next day I ended up back in the ER. This...
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    I did it!

    I live in a lake town. People always talk about riding bicycles around the lake. I would never even attempt it. Riding a bike hurt me so bad and I was afraid I would make it to the other town and not be able to ride home. I was far too afraid of the embarrassment. Well last Sunday I did it. I...
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    Seven Months Post Surgery

    I am seven months out and only 9lbs to get to my goal. The scale is moving very slowly now that I am also learning more about what I CAN eat. I am feeling great and finding all kinds of good food that I can have now. I am setting a great example for my kids. My 3 year old wants salad with every...
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    Hair Loss

    I am 3 1/2 months post surgery. I started losing large amounts of hair in the past few weeks. I am also having bad dizzy spells. I see my surgeon today but In the past he hasn't been very helpful. Has anyone dealt with these side effects? What kind of vitamin deficiency could this be?
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    Fantasizing

    You are not alone. I had horrible tremors and anxiety from going through actual food withdraw. I know it sounds crazy to some people but food is an addiction. I had lots of dreams about food that I wanted. I think all the food commercials on tv make it so much worse. I am 3 months post op and...
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    hey question about being four weeks out

    I went through the same thing. Right about 4 weeks out too. Remember you have to eat to lose weight and it will be a while yet before you get into a normal healthy routine. I know your frustration. But it will get better. I am 3 months out and finally doing well. I still have regret sometimes...
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    Feeling Normal Again... But With One Issue

    I am so happy to be feeling somewhat normal again. I am eating foods I actually like but still very healthy. I am 7 weeks post operation now and I am down 38 lbs. this is a GREAT thing....BUT... I am not liking the compliments and attention I am getting because of it. I don't know why it bothers...
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    Questions For Those Who Had Surgery Months-Years Ago

    I am 6 weeks post opp and I have a couple questions about my body/diet. What lotion are you using to help your skin bounce back from weight loss? I had my surgery laparoscopically. Where the largest incision is (where I had the most pain and problems), it is pitted/indented. Did you have...
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    Enjoying Food Again

    Thank you! Your words of wisdom got through to me. :)
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    Enjoying Food Again

    I don't remember Who told me about the Pinterest recipes, But I'm really enjoying looking at and trying all kinds of healthy recipes. Last night I made a fresh vegi pizza. It was really good. I am feeling a lot less food deprived. I am getting all my protein in too! I am trying really hard to...
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    Lacking Protein

    You are right. I need to suck it up and choke down the shakes. I drank one last night and this morning. Each has 25g of protein. So if I just drink 2 and continue to eat high protein foods and drink milk I will be good.
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    Lacking Protein

    I am not getting near enough protein in and I am starting to feel the effects of it. I got the protein powder called unjury. It is supposed to be tasteless but the smell is so bad I can't drink it. I am sick of protein shakes. I am trying to drink milk and eat high protein foods but I am still...
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