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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…

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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

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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Finally Friday's Menu

Happy Friday!!! This week actually wasn't that bad. We did great with our safety audit and end up having a surprise DEEP inspection by the state which we passed with flying colors. Out of all the plants that Wheelabrator/Win-Waste operators the Lisbon one is always on top of things. Not…

ladygodiva1228

Weight Loss Surgery Forums
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How can I effectively overcome bad habits and anxiety?

I've been struggling with bad habits and anxiety for a while and I'm looking for a natural and effective way to overcome these challenges. Traditional methods haven't worked well for me, and I'm interested in exploring alternative approaches that focus on mental and emotional wellness. Can you recommend any solutions…

WoodCamilla

Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)
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Sleeve to do a Duodenal Switch revision.

Hello all. I am waiting for my date this week to have a sleeve revision to duodenal switch. I have a million questions about what to expect and need a mentor. Is there anybody in here who's had the sleeve revision to duodenal switch. I am much more anxious and…

Tanieanie70
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Wednesday Menu?

Good morning Menuers. Boy is it cold this morning. I thought yesterday was cold, but nope today is worse. I can't wait until Spring. Finished making my second batch of Kimchi. I swear this stuff helps balance my gut when I take it regularly. I only eat a couple of…

ladygodiva1228

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

Happy Friday Eve!! The safety audit is going pretty well at work and it is prepping us for the VPPPA recertification that is coming up in February. Woke up this morning and must have slept wrong or maybe the dog jumped on me as the right side of my lower…

ladygodiva1228

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

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

December 2, 2024

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Had a great weekend in Florerence, but wore out my feet!  Tons of walking and massive flights of stairs.  The number of stairs to get to the next floor is double in some of these old palaces.  So for every floor, you are really going up two flights worth of…

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