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Ramon
on 5/25/09 11:09 pm - Houston, TX

Congrats on your 60 days.. Coming from a man who just blew 15 years I am doing good at to get my 8th day in.. Congrats again..

Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
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Thanks Obesityhelp.com

(deactivated member)
on 5/25/09 7:11 pm

Revision on 08/11/08

Topic: Deplin

It's been close to a week that I've been on Deplin . www.deplin.com/DeplinFacts,HowItWorks

I take it to augment my Zoloft. So far, the suicidal thoughts have been brought way down. The "stinkin' thinkin'" is strangely curtailed. I say strange because the way it happens. When the thoughts start, they just seem too halt mid thought and fade away.

It says it usually take 4 -6 weeks for full effect. But it's already made a difference for me in those two areas.

I'm not out of the house yet. Still not exercising and doing social things. But I have hope that this will help.

Dana

ejjy
on 5/25/09 1:43 pm - Watertown, MA

RNY on 06/16/09

Topic: RE: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME

i hope it's ok to reply. they told me when i started this journey that i needed to "identify in" if i wanted to make it. it was so easy to find ways to feel different and discouraged, but once i started looking for ways i was the same, that was so easy too! in fact now there's almost no experiencei feel like i can't identify with in some way! and that's a great feeling, to be part of a community or a group of people, or even just one other person, to have common ground and not be outside.

ejjy
on 5/25/09 1:39 pm - Watertown, MA

RNY on 06/16/09

Topic: RE: 60 days of sobriety

Just hit 18 years myself and it's still just one day sober at a a time. congratulations on your 60 days. don't you love chips? i live for that stuff LOL.... like getting a gold star on my spelling test, only better! your honesty is where it's at, i'm happy to hear it and you keep it simple and keep your eyes on the prize, because there is truly no better way to live.

Phyllis M.
on 5/25/09 10:15 am - Irving, TX

RNY on 10/16/07

Topic: RE: Motrin/Advil

My doc says to strictlyl stay with the Tylenol products...they are safer for us.....

I have found that Tylenol does me okay........it helps.....................good luck !!

STAY AWAY FROM THE CHOCOLATE.................THATS NOT A GOOD THING !!

Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
Total Lost: 139 lbs
Current Weight: 263
As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199

Lindsey C.
on 5/25/09 2:58 am

Lap Band on 04/23/09

Topic: RE: Reflux/GERD

Hey Donna,

Are you taking pills or crushing your meds?

I know every dr. is different but I am not to have any whole pills until 6 weeks post op. I'm on the chewable pepcid 2x a day for my GERD and it's really helping.

Maybe try taking your meds with warm liquid. I've heard that helps to get them down.

Highest Weight/1st Consult WeightSurgery Weight/Current Weight/Goal Weight
327 322 308.5 198.5 165

Patricia R.
on 5/25/09 2:53 am - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

Topic: RE: Reflux/GERD

I had GERD/reflux prior to my surgery. I understand that feeling like things are backing up. Are you sipping your liquids, or gulping them? Try to slow down your time it takes you to drink your liquids and see if that helps. I say this from experience...as I am a chronic gulper.

If your discomfort continues, call the doctor and check with him/her. They are the experts.

Welcome to the Losers' Bench.

Trish

Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
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Donna H.
on 5/25/09 1:06 am

REALIZE Band on 05/19/09

Topic: Reflux/GERD

Hi to all my friends here on OH. I was banded last Tuesday, and I have a question. I have been on Nexium or Prevacid for years because of reflux/gerd. My doc told me that it was possible that I wouldnt need that medication anymore after this surgery, but i feel like all the time that what i have eaten or drank is backed up now, and i am only on the liquid part of post op. i didnt have any of my medications for 4 or 5 days but have started them back. Has anybody else had that problem? would love to hear, it scares me a bit, especially since i really dont know what to expect.

Thx
Donna

Donna H