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These are pictures I took at work today. Everyone at work telling me how young I look' date=' it feels great to be 43 years old, Blood Pressure normal, no more GERD, no sleep Apna, Acid Reflux, no ashma...Thank you Jesus. This picture was taken today...65 more lbs to go to reach my goal. This pic was taken before surgery.[/quote']

You look fantastic there is no way you are 43.

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You guys will find someone. My advice is be open to someone who you might not consider your type, and don't settle just because you want a relationship you're worth more than just settling.

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They have me on both.

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 349

Hi all, one month post op and I am on an Iron chewable, it really makes me sick to my stomach and causes me a lot of pain, any suggestions?

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 349

Will I ever be able to eat pop corn again?

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 349

I've been pop free for a few months now but for some reason today has been the hardest, I could give almost anything for a coke, but I will be strong and have Water.< /p>

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 349

I'm one of the singles too. My now ex fiancé broke it off in March' date=' exactly 6 months before the day we were to get married. Nice huh? Said he felt pushed into our engagement...but I don't recall holding a gun to his head and making him buy the ring. We were together 4 years, engaged and living together for 2. He was completely not supportive about my RNY anyway. Was afraid I'd get hot and leave him. Ridiculous.[/quote']

Sounds like you are better off.

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Just went to get my drain checked and they removed it. The doctor feels nearly 100% confident that the infection is gone! I have 2 more days of antibiotics' date=' and hopefully that'll be the end of the infected hematoma at the old site of my gallbladder.

I am also down 31.5 lbs since the start of my 2 day pre-op liquid diet. Surgery was 5 weeks ago.

Feeling pretty positive right now.[/quote']

Good for you.

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I bought my fitbit… it keeps me motivated because it shows me how much i've done each day and each day i try to do just a little more… 5 mile walk today

Wow I applaud all you guys who are up to multiple miles, I'm up to a mile and.still walking it rather slow. I still have a lot of left side pain tho.

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That's horrible. Sorry to hear about your mom.

Her lawyer told her that about 90% of ppl get denied the first time you just keep applying and get an advocate/lawyer.

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 353

Hey sorry if lately I'm all into my self & not being supportive of others. I had all my medical history down pack & wala I get deny for SSDI. I'm so PESSED off but I'm already in process of a lawyer. I contacted a lawyer that will work on my case & I just did the appeal on line.

Looks like I'm ruining the summer for my kids once again. Ugh! I can't do this to them one more year. God I wasn't expecting to be deny.

If I'm quiet or not much in here it's just me so no worries this will be over soon I hope.

Don't worry almost everyone gets denied the first time, my mom has seizures and can't live alone and they denied her the first time.

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Not only will you most likely get sick but you could hurt your new stomach and cause complications. You're too early yet.

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 353

Having a huge issue !! All day all I wanted to do was eat !! I having been mainly eating Protein but only little amounts at a time .... Is that maybe why?

You could try eating 3 or 4 small meals instead of grazing on protein all day, just make sure tu eat protein first.

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Mine was 53k with my part being 2400. Gonna make payments whether they like it or not!

It's amazing how much different hospitals and doctors charge.

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I just recieved a bill from the hospital. My surgery cost 49 thousand dollars. Thank God for insurance. Such a blessing and a great investment towards my health!

Wow I got mine and it was 8k.

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 353

3 week post op check tomorrow, def having up and down days, still struggling to get all my liquids and Protein in. Some days I feel really good and other days I feel sick all day.

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 353

I had anxiety before my surgery and now it seems so much worse. I am tired all day but when I comes time to.go to bed it just isn't going to happen. Any suggestions.

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Wow! My surgeon told me no fruit until I'm at 85% of goal. I'm 3 months post' date=' I've lost 75 pounds. Have not been cleared yet or raw vegetables. I see my doctor on the 10th, so I at least see fresh vegetables in my near future. My program is very strict, and I'm living it. I've had no problems post op at all.[/quote']

I envy your self control. Good work.

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Dumping syndrome consists of nausea/ vomiting' date=' diarrhea, cramps, sweats etc. never had dumping syndrome that feels like the flu..[/quote']

I thought that's what having the flu feels like. Either way those are also the symptoms my Dr described.

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Haven't been on here in sooooo long. Everyone looks so awesome' date=' love seeing progress pics. I started out @ 260lbs on Aug 27, 2012 and currently @ 164lbs. I'm oober happy with my results, some weeks I lose some, some weeks I don't as most of us know it can fluctuate, but overall I'm happy! My next goal is 150lbs

Surgiversary 8/27/12 @ 255lbs (Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk)[/quote']

You look amazing, great work.

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Highest weight: 289 lbs

Weight when I met surgeon: 278 lbs

Surgery date: 4/8/2013

Surgery weight: 265 lbs

Current weight: 215.2 lbs

You look fantastic.

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 360

What does dumping feel like?

I just ate 1/2 cup of watermelon and my lower abdomen started hurting really badly. Not near the pouch but like near the colon. I feel awful right now. Nauseated and in pain.

Is this dumping?

My Dr said it feels like having the flu.

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 360

I haven't had the energy to start really exercising yet. I'm 2 and half weeks post op. I haven't had any complications or trouble with food yet. Most of the time I just feel like the smallest tasks take all my energy. I work night shifts 7pm-5am so I already have a backwards schedule and am tired. Lol. I should be getting enough protein' date=' I start the day with a 20 oz Protein that has 42-50 grams of protein. I take my Multivitamin and b-12 everyday. I usually try to eat two or three times, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, even had chicken salad this week. Then try to get another 8 oz Protein Shake in along with other fluids. So I'm hoping the fatigue is just because I'm only a little over two weeks out and still healing inside. The other thing I have thought is maybe my Iron? My multivitamin has iron so I haven't been taking extra. I have a dr appt in August to check my B12 etc. In the meantime I walk a lot at work every night, I'm a forensic chemist in an open, roughly 20 thousand square foot lab. I did rearrange today and get my gazelle/glider and boflex out. So happy energetic thoughts this way:)[/quote']

I would try and split your 20 shake up over more time, you may be taking in more protein than your body can handle and the remainder is getting wasted. Also force your self to do a like work out every "morning as in your morning" after a couple weeks of making yourself do that a few tines a week you may feel more energetic.

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Has anyone else hit a stall yet on the scale? I am just about 4 weeks post op and i have not lost or gained a lb since july 2...... Soooo frustrated

From what I have read from others who have hit stalls around this time they changed up their eatting, upped their Protein and started exercising more.

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I'm 2.5 weeks out and my doctor told me to eat 6-8 times a day no more then a cup at each time. I sometimes eat more frequently because I'm hungry but I only eat a 1/4- 1/2 cup at most. And my left side is still sore my RN said it will be for about 3 months but the more you walk to better it will get. Hope this helps!

Walking helps the left side pain? I am one week post up and my left side hurts like crazy sometimes especially when I first lay down.

highest weight: 380<br />date of surgery weight: 376<br />current weight 366