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Chopper1
on 8/9/09 9:24 pm
lol, okay a bit embarrassed that I have not asked this question before but.....
What does WLS stand for? I am guessing weight loss something or other.
Just curious.
Thanks.
:-)
lynnc99
on 8/9/09 9:35 pm
RNY
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07/15/09
Weight loss surgery.
Chopper1
on 8/10/09 1:44 am
:-)
Thanks
(deactivated member)
on 8/10/09 3:45 am - Eastern,
PA
RNY
on
08/06/03
We Love Sandwiches!
Pam Hart
on 8/10/09 1:08 pm - Easton,
PA
RNY
on
10/30/07
There are a lot of acronyms we use around here!
My BFF and DH were talking about WLS and the RNY and how now all we buy is SF or NSA FF food
LOL
Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses.
Chopper1
on 8/10/09 8:17 pm
lol, I got all of it but the RNY.
I am learning.
What does RNY stand for. I think it refers to the gastric bypass?
GD_007
on 8/11/09 6:37 am - Drexel Hill,
PA
RNY
on
07/28/08
yes - RNY is short for
R
oux-E
n
-
Y
: see wikipedia link below for details:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roux-en-Y_anastomosis
GD_007
on 8/11/09 6:35 am - Drexel Hill,
PA
RNY
on
07/28/08
..and don't forget what the NUT told you... :)
Chopper1
on 8/11/09 6:48 am
lol, thank you!!
:-)
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