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    I am hoping to gain some self confidence. Most of all having more energy for 6 grand kids lol. They are such a ball of energy and want gramma to do this do that. Well I really dont have all that much energy. I also go into work at 3am. This shift sucks for wondering when to eat or sleep. I...
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    I do get headaches. Mri showed history of migrains. I never knew it until I went off topomax. which was prescribed for something else lol. ended up in the er and admited for a day. Now I just take a small dose. Seems to work. My husband is very supportive. I have told a few friends and...
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    Upper New York State Area/Capital Region

    Hi carol I am in ballston spa ny. I work in albany. I am having my surgery at saratoga hospital with Dr Baranov.
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    I have been on antidepressants since I was in my early 20's. I to have been on many drugs over the years that have caused weight gain. Last one was lyrica for headaches. At this point I have told docs if its says weight gain as a side affect I wont take it lol. I am sure that my depression...
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    I have been overweight pretty much I remember from childhood. I weighed 160 when I met my husband. I am 5'7. I got pregnant at 180 lbs and gained 60 lbs. Pretty much have been between 230 and 275 since 90's. When I hit 280 that was it. I was working an acyive job and was pretty physically...
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    Yes this is such a wonderful group. it is funny how docs give different diets pre op. I have to do all liquid diet 3 days prior to surgery. I am sure the failures I read about probably did not follow all the post op instructions. My doc said you should not really have any difficulties as...
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    I hope all goes great for you!! what shake diet are you doing? The doc had me having 1 egg a piece of toast and the 2 boxed meals. I WAS STARVING.Needless to say that didnt last long. I seem to do ok at work. Its when I am home. I think its boredom lol. I have gone on other sites and read...
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    Hello I am from ny and have my surgery scheduled for january 18th. I have been having the yo yo effect and also difficulties with getting away from the sweets. I am good for a few days then the craving takes over. Anyone out there have any advice to break the habit. Also having difficulty...
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