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waterwoman

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  1. waterwoman

    Vitamin schedule question

    waterwoman replied to OutdoorsGirl's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

    I do 1 set of vitamins with breakfast and another with dinner. Chews at lunch, mid afternoon and bedtime. Surgery 5 years ago and blood work always good.
  2. waterwoman

    Anyone with a traveling job?

    waterwoman replied to lizonaplane's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I often ask for just a plate of vegetables.
  3. waterwoman
    I see Dr Michelle May at Mindful Eating also supplies links to counselors who specialize in eating disorders. https://amihungry.com/learn-to-eat-mindfully
  4. waterwoman
    Lots of hard work. You did it!!
  5. waterwoman

    Alittle Confused

    waterwoman replied to Crisscat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Maybe the first question to ask is “why am I so angry?” You admit to being overweight. Another way to think of it is that you are being offered a tool to help with this significant health issue. Now is the time to take the helping hand and reach for something better. Wishing you great success and all good things.
  6. waterwoman

    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    waterwoman replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Reduce your intake a little. You may be eating enough calories to sustain current weight.
  7. waterwoman
    I don’t think being in same state affects most insurance.
  8. waterwoman

    Looking for Surgery People 60 and UP

    waterwoman replied to armartin98's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Be willing to heal a little more slowly and give yourself whatever you need to be successful.
  9. waterwoman

    Looking for Surgery People 60 and UP

    waterwoman replied to armartin98's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Hi, I am 69 and just celebrated my 5 year surgiversary for RNY. I can’t encourage you enough. It has been the best thing I have ever done for my health and well-being. I look a decade younger than my peers because I am at a healthy weight. The weight loss resolved almost all my health issues (still take Synthroid as that is genetic condition). This site was extremely important in helping me to stay on track. Best of everything to you.
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    I’m 5 years out and I still dump and am glad that I do. Dumping is a sign that I made a bad choice. I used to eat ice cream by the gallons. Now I can have a taste, but not too much. Because of dumping I have my sugar addiction under control. I wish we all dumped as it is such an advantage in maintenance.
  11. waterwoman

    Regret and protein issues

    waterwoman replied to Speschalk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Remember being a teenager when feelings were on a roller coaster? It’s a little like that and most important to remind ourselves that “this too shall pass.” I’m 6 years out. I had early complications. In and out of hospital multiple times. Would do it all again in a heartbeat for the years of good health and freedom from fat and shame. Hang in there! It’s worth it.
  12. waterwoman

    OOTD

    waterwoman replied to sillykitty's topic in The Lounge

    Dtrain84, you look great! I did the same. Retired for a while and then returned part time. Best gig ever. Best of luck to you!
  13. waterwoman

    Vitamins

    waterwoman replied to Gamma98's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    For me, calcium was an important supplement. Stopped by mistake around 3rd surgiversary. Surgeon caught that fact on annual check in. Bone scan found I then had osteoporosis. Per surgeon, I can’t take Fosamax because it’s too hard on stomach so my primary ordered an infusion. I restored calcium supplement. 2 year later another scan shows improved bone density. No longer osteoperotic!! Always take responsibility for your own health.
  14. waterwoman
    Why not contact surgeon?
  15. waterwoman
    I had RNY and consistently go out with friends and enjoy food. My surgeon really discouraged alcohol, but I still have an occasional drink.
  16. waterwoman

    Post Op care when living alone

    waterwoman replied to Adugal's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    I live alone and it was easy recovery. I did have a recliner for sleeping that was much more comfortable than a bed
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    Cymbalta Not Working

    waterwoman replied to AngelinaMaria's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    Remember your system is being flooded with hormones that were stored in fatty tissue. I had same issue immediately after surgery. Increased dosage for a period, than was able to taper back. As always, check with Dr who understands both depression and BariatricPal surgery.
  18. waterwoman

    Pre-op doubts

    waterwoman replied to Barrr's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    It seems like you think you will lose the joy of being in control of your body if you have the surgery. For me, RNY was another tool to help me be in control of my eating.
  19. waterwoman
    Sounds like you are setting yourself up for success this time. It’s a daily battle to maintain a healthy weight and worth the fight.
  20. waterwoman
    Yes, had robotic laparoscopic RNY 5 years ago. No pain, all good.
  21. waterwoman

    Band removal before Bypass question

    waterwoman replied to Shazam's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    Is your band still working?
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    Bypass surgery and osteoporosis

    waterwoman replied to Lou51's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    I developed osteoporosis after RNY. Because Fosamax is so hard on the stomach surgeon recommended annual Reclast infusion. I did that for 2 years and reversed osteoporosis to osteopenia. Best of everything to you. I am 69.
  23. waterwoman
    So for my calcium, it didn’t show in blood tests but in a bone scan. I didn’t take supplements for a year and developed osteoporosis. Dr prescribed annual infusion of Reclast because Fosamax to hard on the stomach. Really helped. Now I only have osteopenia and hopefully in another year will have sufficient bone density to be “normal “.
  24. waterwoman

    Question

    waterwoman replied to txdiva's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)

    What does it mean to be re-sleeved?
  25. waterwoman

    What are you looking forward to ?

    waterwoman replied to lizonaplane's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    Liking myself more

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