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    new here

    MrsTurner, I am sorry you are having problems. I am sure all of us have had some problems, and we would be happy to share information with you. I had gastric bypass surgery 8 months ago. Been through a lot. Let me know if I can help!
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    new here

    Please don't let anything deter you. Although I wish I knew these things, I would still have the surgery anyway. I am sure you know that there are always negatives. I had no idea: * That somehow your taste buds change, and foods do NOT taste the same. * Odors can immediately make you nauseous...
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    Hello Everyone!!!

    Congratulations, Katie! Hope you are doing well since your surgery. Just ask if you have any questions. My surgery was in August 2012,
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    Hello Everyone! I'm New Here!

    Mylaststraw, I let my tummy dictate to me what temp the water should be. Sometimes the icy cold water will make me nauseous. Then other times, I feel the need for the ice cold. Try both ways and see what works for you. Congratulations on your surgery!
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    new here

    Hi Janice. Surgery date will be here before you know it! Which surgery will you have? I had RNY gastric bypass in August 2012. The more you learn and prepare yourself before surgery, the better off you will be! Good luck!
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    NEW TO ABSG ~ RNY surgery in August 2012

    Thanks Jenny! Your surgery will be here before you know it! You will do well. For sure, once we go through all the steps, etc, we have a story and so much experience to share! Looking forward to knowing you better!
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    NEW TO ABSG ~ RNY surgery in August 2012

    Thank you, Frank and Lacey! You are doing well, Frank. I was at 395 on the day of surgery. I am struggling to get past 270 right now. But I am encouraged by what I have done. Lacey, good luck on getting your surgery scheduled and starting your trek. We can all do it together!
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    Small celebration haven't gotta sick not once this week

    Sorry, I see that now. I am new and looked at your info wrong. Good luck!
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    Small celebration haven't gotta sick not once this week

    I hear you! You have done very well. You are at your goal weight now, right?
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    NEW TO ABSG ~ RNY surgery in August 2012

    Thanks!! And Yay for us!
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    NEW TO ABSG ~ RNY surgery in August 2012

    Hello! I just happened on this site. I am so encouraged! Looking forward to getting to know many of you and starting new friendships as we go through this journey together.
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    New, 1 mth out, from NC

    Congratulations, PPP. It will be a lifelong journey, but you will be so glad you did it. I am 8+ months out, have lost 124 pounds since surgery and still have a ways to go. Dreamz64, congratulations on your surgery date. I know you will do well. BUD8SGIRL, You are doing great! As you lose, you...
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    How can I add and make friends on here? 9 MORE DAYS TILL SURGERY!

    Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I am new here also, and would love to be friends with any of you. We need each other as we go through this!
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    Been Approved

    Toadey, I hope the time goes quickly for you. Though waiting is difficult, it will all be wort it once you get there! You are wise to learn all you can and get support now. I wish I had researched more beforehand. But I could write a book on all I have learned since surgery. I am new to this...
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    Small celebration haven't gotta sick not once this week

    I am over 8 months out, and I still get sick sometimes. It is getting less frequent, but happens. The odd thing after surgery is that sometimes you cannot tell you are getting full until it is too late! You will learn a lot of new things post surgery about how your body will work ad what it...
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    You know you have lost a lot of weight when...

    My pants have never fallen off, but they have come close! I love some of the other things that have been the result of weight loss: *My knee bones touch now! *I thought I had a bump on my chest - turned out to be my breastbone! *My weddings rings are too large! *My arms now reach the...
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