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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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    I Just Want To Eat!

    Hi Melinda, that's my name too. Lol So you are just as far out as I am. I need to find a healthy alternative to food. Something someone recomeneded to me here is to check out bariatric friendly recipes. I found a few boards on Pinterest. It really helped I have been wanting pizza, so I found a...
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    I Just Want To Eat!

    Now that I am feeling better. (One month post opp) I want to eat. Most of it is my addiction with food. I am going through withdraw so bad. I am sick of the constant food commercials on tv. I don't even want to watch tv anymore. I am not feeling hungry all the time. I just want to eat a Big Mac...
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    How Happy Are You With Your Decision To Have Weight Loss Surgery?

    I am a month post opp now and I am not happy with my decision. I am praying that will change with time. I just want to eat!
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    New Here. Three weeks post opp and looking for a support group.

    On the Mend! FINALLY! I can say I am feeling better. No thanks to my surgeon. My pcp gave me an antibiotic shot and it really seems to be working. My fevers are gone and my pain has got so much better. I no longer feel the need for Tylenol. I have to see my surgeon today, it will be hard for me...
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    New Here. Three weeks post opp and looking for a support group.

    I am taking children's Tylenol because I am not able to take pills yet. I went to see my primary care physician yesterday. I see her again on Friday to follow up. I will see my surgeon on Friday too. But I am only seeing my surgeon so I will see my dietician. My doctor was much more sympathetic...
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