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I was getting a little dizzy upon standing a little while back. I am under a PCP's care for blood pressure. Since he have cut me to half dose on my BP meds, I have not had any dizziness upon standing. Do either of y'all have known blood pressure issues?

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I was getting a little dizzy upon standing a little while back. I am under a PCP's care for blood pressure. Since he have cut me to half dose on my BP meds, I have not had any dizziness upon standing. Do either of y'all have known blood pressure issues?

I dont my pressure has always been good. HAd it checked yesterday and doc said it was perfect. She drew blood to check all my levels. She said it could be a deficiency of some kind. I will now more later today when I get the results.

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I was getting a little dizzy upon standing a little while back. I am under a PCP's care for blood pressure. Since he have cut me to half dose on my BP meds, I have not had any dizziness upon standing. Do either of y'all have known blood pressure issues?

No I don't have blood pressure problems...I think I eat enough and get my Vitamins so I have no idea, but it's a lousy feeling.

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I dont my pressure has always been good. HAd it checked yesterday and doc said it was perfect. She drew blood to check all my levels. She said it could be a deficiency of some kind. I will now more later today when I get the results.

Be sure to update with the results as we probably have the same thing going on

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I dont my pressure has always been good. HAd it checked yesterday and doc said it was perfect. She drew blood to check all my levels. She said it could be a deficiency of some kind. I will now more later today when I get the results.

Be sure to update with the results as we probably have the same thing going on

Will do

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4 months today down 63 lbs. Normal for us Marchers? I'm not having big weeks anymore. Isn't it too soon?!

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4 months today down 63 lbs. Normal for us Marchers? I'm not having big weeks anymore. Isn't it too soon?!

That's awesome!!! I'm down 55 pounds and my 4 months was on the 14th so you're doing great.

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I dont my pressure has always been good. HAd it checked yesterday and doc said it was perfect. She drew blood to check all my levels. She said it could be a deficiency of some kind. I will now more later today when I get the results.

Be sure to update with the results as we probably have the same thing going on

So I had my bloods drawn they think It is my Iron and B12 levels. I was taking B12 once a week now she said take 3xs a week. And I have been put on a daily Iron supplement. Also they think I am dehydrated but I drink plenty of liquids so I dont think that is right. But I will do as they say and see what happens.

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Hey guys..just checking in. I'm down 57 lbs since surgery 4 months ago. I feel like I should have lost more weight then that thus far BUT I'm happy with the way my body is coming along. Can't weight to reach my goal!! Hope all is well

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March 21 down 98 pounds but now it takes me a week to loose a pound. Very happy wish I did this years ago

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98lbs...wow...I need ur help!!!

March 21 down 98 pounds but now it takes me a week to loose a pound. Very happy wish I did this years ago

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Hey guys..just checking in. I'm down 57 lbs since surgery 4 months ago. I feel like I should have lost more weight then that thus far BUT I'm happy with the way my body is coming along. Can't weight to reach my goal!! Hope all is well

I think we're in the slow loser club...I'm at 56 at 4 months...my husband (sleeved the same day) is down 90 pounds! I hear we're not supposed to compare ourselves with others...so I keep telling myself. :)

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I think we're in the slow loser club...I'm at 56 at 4 months...my husband (sleeved the same day) is down 90 pounds! I hear we're not supposed to compare ourselves with others...so I keep telling myself. :)

Ikr...smh....I wonder what we can be doing to get there? I could definitely exercise more though :-/

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I think we're in the slow loser club...I'm at 56 at 4 months...my husband (sleeved the same day) is down 90 pounds! I hear we're not supposed to compare ourselves with others...so I keep telling myself. :)
Ikr...smh....I wonder what we can be doing to get there? I could definitely exercise more though :-/

I don't want to kill myself exercising just to lose the weight quicker because I know I will not maintain the routine once I go back to work (I'm a teacher so I'm off for the summer). Also, I think it will be easier to not snack during the day once September rolls around...right now I'm home with my two young kids that eat every 5 minutes...they're not helping my cause!

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