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Diet and Nutrition Forum
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Vitamins/Iron

Can anyone recommend a good multi vitamin w/ iron or an iron supplement? I am 11 yrs post gastric bypass and my iron levels are way too low, I just got my lab results back today, will be talking with my Dr on Monday. Thank you! Ferritin- 5 Iron- 35…

liz52408

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Monday Menu?

Well it's a cold and snowy start this Monday morning here in CT. The next few days are supposed to be pretty cold with a high of 2 degrees and a windchill of -15. I called my boss and told him I was taking a PTO day. There's 5 inches…

ladygodiva1228

Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)
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Ate solid food after duodenal switch

I had surgery on July 31st and then on August 10th I air fried 2 eggs and ate them then later that night I ate little bit of air fried chicken breast. Now feeling like it is obstructing what I eat now...will it get better or worse is the question?…

Meatball573
DS | Jul 31, 2023 | Bariatric Surgeon: Dr.

Exercise and Fitness Forum
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Trying to find some low impact things to do indoors

I am trying to get into the groove with what I can do for when I am able to see my doctor again to get this ball rolling so I can have surgery... Since my county has mandated facemasks when outdoors, and I am pretty much the only one home…

SuMari

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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Finally Friday's Menu

WooHoo it's Friday!!! Meisha is still on Finley's shitlist. She even caught a bird and tried to give it to him. Yea he wasn't having any of it. She walked away with her head down whining. Not all that much planned for the weekend. Just picking up the Billy goat…

ladygodiva1228

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Thursday Menu?

Happy Friday Eve. Brrr it's cold again this morning. Yea I know I should be used to it by now, but taking the dog out at 4am and having that cold air smack you in the face is not the wakeup call one wants. LOL So funny story. Apparently, our…

ladygodiva1228

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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Constipation Question

I had my surgery in 2011. Since then, I have had almost chronic issues with constipation. Can someone recommend a safe and effective colon cleanse? It would be much appreciated. Thank you and please reply to [email protected]. I really need your help and opinions.

bomoni727

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Wednesday Menu?

Happy Hump Day!!! Irvin's birthday dinner was amazing. He was so happy with everything. The sirloin was grilled to perfection medium rare and we only ate half of it. The squash pie came out perfect and I added walnuts and pecans to it for an added treat. The best part…

ladygodiva1228

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Good Morning everyone. Posting super early as I have to cover the scale today. We have a waterwash on boiler 1 and our scale attendant is out this week her half-sister passed away unexpectedly which is very sad. So I have to go in for 6am. Irvin's doctor's appointment went…

ladygodiva1228

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Monday menu?

Good Monday morning. Not much happened the weekend. We did go get a big alfalfa bale for the rabbits and the farm we went to in Somers, CT sells dry aged Red Angus beef. So we ended up getting some brisket, sirloins, and liver. Then we went to my SIL's…

ladygodiva1228

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Lost some weight finally

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Weight as of today is 798 pounds 

dansobel2

Hi From Michigan I'm new here

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My name is Amelia, and I’m from Delray, Michigan. I live with my mom, Patty, and I’m a single mom raising three wonderful kids—Emma (16), Ava (10), and my youngest, JJ (4).   At 590 pounds, life has become incredibly challenging, and I rely heavily on my mom to take…

FaygoFitQueen

Put some weight back on

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831.7 as of today, I am still down over 80 pounds from my biggest, but I did put on some weight, it is my birthday tho ????

dansobel2

January 6, 2025

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I'm in the last week of my time in Italy. It has been a wonderful experience and given me a lot to think about.  I am always soothed and gladdened by the scenery even when just riding up the hill on a bus.  There are plenty of towns that are…

sallyj

Feb. 20 years from RNY.

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Where has the time gone. The struggle is real, some days. Always on my mind, the relief that I am not struggling to  climb stairs, walk long distances, or play with our grandchildren. Life is good, even on days I eat my way through   the day. RNY is part of…

Deb K

20+ Years Later

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So much has changed since I've visited this site!  I have a new husband, a granddaughter, and a lot more weight.  I'm not happy with my size but I'm incredibly happy with the other parts of my life!  I struggle with negative body image and cannot see how my husband…

Kim D.

13 years post op

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Things I've learned.....the VSG is not a instant fix I've learned to be kind to myself regardless of my weight.,.I'm not saying I regret WLS, I don't and I have maintained an 87 lb weight loss for 13 years I consider it a win I feel fine it was the…

boomercd

Lost a bit of weight

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2 weeks ago I weighed about 845 , down to 804.2 Pounds, 109 pounds down in total 604.2 to go

dansobel2

Super dizzy

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Hi everyone, I'm about 2.5 years post loop switch. I know it's not a traditional DS but here I am.  I've had some ups and downs after surgery starting at about 7 months post when I'd reached my goal weight. I got my gallbladder out and had several procedures with…

Cautiously_Hopeful
SIPS | Jul 15, 2022 | Bariatric Surgeon: Dr.

Revision 21 years post rouenxy

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I had gastric bypass 22 years ago and kept off the weight for 18 years but started getting hungry and was gaining weight fast. Going through the process of having tests done but don't know what my options are going to be. I had an open gastric bypass and then a tummy tuck.…

Chitz
RNY | Dec 01, 2004 | Bariatric Surgeon: Dr.

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