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Gastric Bypass Patients

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    The Candidate got a reaction from Sai in Why I'll Never Say, 'You Look Great!'   
    Me too. I love it!
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    The Candidate got a reaction from Elizabeth Anderson RD in Why I'll Never Say, 'You Look Great!'   
    Me too. I love it!
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    The Candidate got a reaction from Christinamo7 in Why I'll Never Say, 'You Look Great!'   
    Me too. I love it!
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    The Candidate got a reaction from LisaMergs in Actigall   
    I was prescribed Actigall for the first two months after surgery. I was also prescribed a PPI for the first 30 days, and continue to take an over the counter acid reducer daily as a precaution.
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    The Candidate reacted to LisaMergs in Actigall   
    I'm not sure if any WLS pts on here have been given this, but I've read SO MANY posts from people who had WLS and then later needed gall bladder surgery.
    My surgeon put me on Actigall immediately post op- for three months- to prevent issues with said little bile-producing buggar.
    Also goes by name Ursodiol.
    No post op gall bladder issues here. Whether or not it's coincidental, I'll never know. But having the med on board was part of his regimen, and I was happy enough to comply.
    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    The Candidate got a reaction from Alex Brecher in In It for the Long Haul Part 2: Setting Yourself up for Long-Term Weight Loss Surgery Success   
    Thanks for the info, Alex! Words to live by.
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    The Candidate got a reaction from BryBro63 in Before and After Pics   
    Wow! What a transformation! You're looking great @@BryBro63!
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    The Candidate reacted to Fatty McFatster in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Thank you so much. I appreciate you!!
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    The Candidate reacted to _Kate_ in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    First one is day of surgery (23/07/2015)
    Second is after surgery
    Third is Christmas day, 5 months out and 90.2llbs down.
    I have gone from a UK 24 (USA 20) to a UK 14 or some 12's (USA 10/8) .
    I'm absolutely over the moon with happiness !!



    BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, WORK HARD AND REAP THE REWARDS
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    The Candidate got a reaction from sleevemom43013 in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    That's incredible @@sleevemom43013!
    You are beautiful!
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    The Candidate got a reaction from New Me 2015 in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Congrats @@New Me 2015!
    Wow! Revealing your incredible shrinking body at your 30th reunion must have been a night you will never forget! You look great!
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    The Candidate reacted to New Me 2015 in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Monday will be my 8 month surgiversary!
    Before pic is at 221lbs before my sleeve
    Other pic is me now at 130lbs!
    This pic was before I left for my 30 high school reunion! I was so nervous since I was always the bigger girl. I felt so great and everyone was complimenting me. It was a great night!
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    The Candidate reacted to sleevemom43013 in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Previous didn't attach photo

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    The Candidate got a reaction from Dr. Sowemimo in Post-Op Bariatric Roadblocks – What to Do & How to Overcome Them   
    Excellent article and first rate information. Thanks!
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    The Candidate reacted to LivingLight in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Surgery was July 29'15, started my pre-op diet on July 11'15. Down 70lbs. I am still "in progress" with 55lbs (ish) to lose, but wanted to share my pics!


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    The Candidate reacted to nprcowboy in Before and After Pics   
    I only average losing 4 to 5 lbs a month the last 6 months or so. My surgery was last November. I am not to concerned at rate of loss. Its a lifestyle change, so as long as i know i am eating right the weight will slowly come off until it levels out at some point. I am down from 308 to 186. 1 more pound and I will be happy to be "overweight" lol as my BMI will be under 30 froma high of 50 moving me from obese to overweight. Only we understand that becoming "overweight" is a big milestone. Others would think thats not good lol
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    The Candidate got a reaction from HELLCATT81 in Before and After Pics   
    Wow! What a transformation! You're looking great @@BryBro63!
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    The Candidate reacted to MichJohn77 in Before and After Pics   
    Thank you! I am anxious to see how much weight I lose with this revision. I am almost a month out and down 16 pounds. Hoping he clears me for more strenuous exercise lol
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    The Candidate got a reaction from MichJohn77 in Before and After Pics   
    That's an amazing difference!
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    The Candidate reacted to lachellove in Before and After Pics   
    after and before I mixed it up .. I was 234 highest weight 242 now I'm 185.5 my goal I 160 doctor goal is 150 either way I will be satisfied.. I'm so happy I did this even though I miss certain foods but I'm okay for the most part ..
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    The Candidate reacted to MichJohn77 in Before and After Pics   
    This was my sleeve. Before 242. A few months ago before revision 182
    I have since had sleeve to RNY revision on 8/31/15 and lost another 16 pounds so far. I don't have much to lose and revision was due to scar tissue in sleeve causing severe gerd
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    The Candidate got a reaction from Cervidae in Tips From The Trenches: Six Wardrobe Mistakes Not To Make During Your Weight Loss (and I Made Them All!)   
    I haven't spent $30K on my clothing in my lifetime and I'm 54.
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    The Candidate got a reaction from Jenyp8409 in Before and After Pics   
    You look wonderful Jenyp!
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    The Candidate got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Tips From The Trenches: Six Wardrobe Mistakes Not To Make During Your Weight Loss (and I Made Them All!)   
    I haven't spent $30K on my clothing in my lifetime and I'm 54.
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    The Candidate got a reaction from fizeasy86 in Before and After Pics   
    Great job @@fizeasy86
    You too @@butterfyeffect

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