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    2 years after

    How did I find out about my metabolism? My weightloss Dr. keeps an eye out for problems and has been doing this surgery for years now. he also used to do thyroid issues. I lost my thyroid to precancer right after my surgery. These are some of the things I was told to do daily: walking with...
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    What was the 'final straw'?

    My final straw was this: I have a neighbor who weighs close to 600 pounds. I known her for years and it never dawned on my that I could be like her one day until I moved in next door to her. I went over to see her after she came home from the hospital and she was in terrible shape. I kept...
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    Stalled and can't get the scale moving down.

    Janet,even if you let ice melt in your mouth, do it. Letrell is right, you have to keep the fluids there. Water is important to have all the time. I make sure I drink more than I am supposed to because ofthe work that I do. Hang in there but drink your water!!!
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    2 years after

    I feel great. Now I did have surgery for precancer on what was left of my thyroid. I had left side removed about 10 years ago and then Dec 09 had the other side removed due to the same precancer. But Dr says that has nothing to do with the low metabolic rate. I know that lapband patients usually...
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    2 years after

    My surgery was 2 years ago in August. I have had more problems with my metabolism being too low since around August. Haven't really lost any more weight since then. Anyone else had this problem if so what did you do about it?
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