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Daniel2015    262

Daniel2015
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Hello!

My name is Daniel. I'm from the KC, MO area. I had a gastric bypass 8/4/15. My starting weight: 504 lbs. This Wednesday will be my nine month post-op anniversary. I currently weigh 280 lbs. I'm certainly not done but I'm doing great.

I'm happy to offer advice or help to anyone needing support. I know there are ebbs and flows; ups and downs; etc. So, feel free to reach out. No two people experience the same path but inspiration and encouragement are universal!

I'll include a starting and recent pic.

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My best,

Daniel

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Hi Daniel, you look awesome, I'm Anna from Mexico, I just had my bypass last Friday and it was so painful I already feel regret. I feel depressed, psychologist said it would happen but I never thought it could be so quickly. Any advice?

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Daniel2015    262

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Hello, Anna. Thank you for the kind words.

Advice....well, I'm happy to offer insight but I need a little information. When you state you have regret and feel depressed-what specifically are you depressed about?

Also, you mentioned pain. Are you still physical pain? Was your procedure 4/22 or 4/29?

~Daniel

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AnnaValenka    32

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4/29, I feel I hurt myself very badly by doing this, physical pain is decreasing day by day but I feel hungry at times is not like everything I had read.

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Daniel2015    262

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Anna,

I think perception is key. Sometimes taking the right step can feel like the wrong move only because there's some initial discomfort & fear.

You're correct, the physical pain will continue to decrease, but it's important to remember why you took this step to begin with. It wasn't to harm yourself, but to help yourself.

It may be tough to see the positives right now, but you have to trust and have faith in the journey. All the best is yet to come.

As for hunger, focus on getting your fluids and Proteins. Staying on top of both with help with hunger pains.

I'm here for you!

Daniel

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betterme38    275

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I have Dr Sorenson, who was your Dr if I may ask?

☆Jeni☆

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AnnaValenka    32

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Anna,

I think perception is key. Sometimes taking the right step can feel like the wrong move only because there's some initial discomfort & fear.

You're correct, the physical pain will continue to decrease, but it's important to remember why you took this step to begin with. It wasn't to harm yourself, but to help yourself.

It may be tough to see the positives right now, but you have to trust and have faith in the journey. All the best is yet to come.

As for hunger, focus on getting your fluids and Proteins. Staying on top of both with help with hunger pains.

I'm here for you!

Daniel

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Hi Daniel,

I just wanted to say thank you, I'm doing much better now, your kind words meant a lot to me. This trip has been hard for me but I'm recovering my smile. Send you a big hug.

Anna.

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achappex3    346

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I'm 22 and currently going through the pre op process as we speak! I'm actually going with Dr. Hamilton! So happy to actually see others who have gone to where I am going.

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Oh and I am also in the Olathe area!

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