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

Ah Friday you grace us all with your presence. I have a half day today and I'm praying nothing crazy happens. Have to stop at the feed store to grab some critter grain. I plan on sorting through my chickens and thin out the flock. I think we have about…

ladygodiva1228

Sex Before And After WLS Forum
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Just checking in.

Is there anyone still here from the 2006-2009 time frame? Those were some great times here, and my current wife wears my old SBK Radio T shirt around the house every now and then. Umm, I'm still getting more action than I likely deserve with a wife and GF at…

rad_man

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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Mind games

I have had trouble with mind games before, am I really hungry? No, just bored, go for a walk instead. But the biggest mind game I'm having trouble with is looking in the mirror. When I look in the mirror I see the 265 pound Lisha. Not the 175 pound…

Lishamc1

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

Welcome to Thursday a day that is going to be rainy and windy, but here in the Northeast we sure do need some rain. I got into work early just to avoid having to drive in the rain. Yesterday started off nice and calm at work and then by 11am…

ladygodiva1228

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

Good Wednesday morning everyone. Yes, I gave in and got the Thanksgiving pizza with a couple of other people. It was so good even though I only had one piece. It's very filling. I started handing out the $50 holiday GC to employees who will not be here the rest…

ladygodiva1228

Weight Loss Surgery Forums
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"1,000 Lb. Sister" Tammy Slaton Opens Up About Her Surgiversary

Very interesting and informative personal look at Tammy via TikTok .. (Sorry this is a bit late, as her 1-year surgiversary was actually earlier this year): https://www.tiktok.com/@amandahalterman0/video/7342903744943672619?lang=en

Batwingsman

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

Happy Tuesday!!! Feeling so much better today. Still don't know what the heck was going on Sunday, but just glad it has passed. Nothing much going on at work today and it looks like we will be getting some much-needed rain on Thursday and potentially into the weekend. I have…

ladygodiva1228

Ontario Forum
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Spring 2024 Clothing Exchange!!! SAVE THE DATE!!!

SPRING CLOTHING EXCHANGE!!! MAY 5TH, 2024 12 PM TO 5 PM 1081 1/2 PAPE AVENUE EAST YORK COMMUNITY CENTRE TORONTO, ONTARIO CALL OR TEXT MALLORY AT 437-997-5412 IF QUESTIONS.

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Weight Loss Surgery Forums
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Slim For the Summer (2024)

Hi everyone! I would like to get slimmer for Summer 2024. I have 5 lbs. to lose, to get lower than a BMI of 30 (advised by my Doctor). I will eat small meals only. I will take my medicine. Who else is trying to get slimmer for the summer?

Melaya

Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)
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1 month out from DS surgery and need advice 7/21/23

Hello All: I am one month away from my DS surgery and I am very excited about the changes that are to come. I am also very nervous about how my food habits and relationship with food will change once I have the surgery. Can anyone give me advice on…

SkullyRose
DS | Aug 25, 2023 | Bariatric Surgeon: Dr.

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Height: 6'5" Weight: 798 Pounds Waist: 95 inches  BF%: ~70.5%

dansobel2

November 18, 2024

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Two weeks into my time in Cortona, Italy.  My goal was to move away from the tourist mentality to a "what is it like to live here" one, but it has been a continuum shall we say.  There is so much to see and do here that the tourist side…

sallyj

November 18, 2024

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Having a wonderful time in Cortona trying to balance both the "regularly living" and "being a tourist."  It is difficult to get away from the tourist mode as there is so much to see and explore.  Churches and food seem to dominate!  With the mouth issues, I can't take advantage…

sallyj

14 years later

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On Nov. 21, 2011 my life began...again.  I decided to have gastric bypass surgery.  That day saved my life & gave me my life back.  I started my WLS at 491 pounds.  That was the highest weight that I have ever been at in my entire life.  I got my…

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Small victory

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Today was a day of unexpected surprises. I stepped on the scale, bracing myself for the usual disappointment, only to be met with a shock. Down 10 pounds! I now weigh 340 pounds.   While it might seem like a small victory to some, it's a significant milestone for me.…

CountryGirlGetsHealthy

November 14, 2024

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I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted!  Time does get away from me. I've been dealing with the ongoing auto-immune issues.  Good news is that the burning tongue is improving, slowly, but improving.  The pain has gone and most of the numbness.  The taste is improving…

sallyj

Not doing well

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I now weigh over 800 pounds again, 828 pounds not doing well, hope to be down next time I update

dansobel2

Starting Over

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I had surgery over 20 years ago.  On the morning of surgery, I weighed 298.  16 months later, I weighed 145.  Fast forward 20 years, 4 pregnancies, cancer, the death of my husband and blah, blah, blah. I am where I am.  No more!..I am taking back my life and…

lovemonique3232
RNY | Apr 06, 2004 | Bariatric Surgeon: Dr.

A Fresh Start in First State

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A Fresh Start in the First State   A New Chapter Begins   I'm excited to announce that my family and I are embarking on a new adventure! We're moving to Delaware to be closer to a dear friend and to start fresh. This move is more than just a…

CountryGirlGetsHealthy

Almost 17 years with the band and now it is unfilled

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I've been banded for almost 17 years. In the beginning of October, I started having a lot of issues. I saw a surgeon and had a complete unfill. My band slipped. The surgeon reminded me that "no one" gets this surgery anymore. He went on to tell me no one…

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