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Happy Holidays from the ObesityHelp Team!  We wish for you good health always and lot’s happiness as you celebrate this holiday season. This special time of year offers a moment to reflect on your journey, your achievements, and the positive changes you’ve made. No matter where you are on your health journey, take time to ...


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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
VSG | Mar 10, 2013 | Bariatric Surgeon: Dr.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What’s one your photo Friday menu?

Good morning y’all! I’ve got a busy day ahead. We have to run something to my brother where he works then we will pick up the girls at 11. Then we run to the library where my SIL works to pick up Randall. We’ll have them the rest of the…

Melody P.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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Can anyone recommend books for WLS?

Hi Everyone! I love these forums on this site and I'm learning lots. I am reading "weight loss surgery for dummies" right now as well and I definitely need to start a food journal. Fitness Pal isn't cutting it for me right now. I wonder if anyone else journals everyday…

LukeB Girl17

Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)
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First Weekend Trip with my Boyfriend... Dealing with Bathroom Issues!!! HELP PLEASE

Hi Guys, I had my DS almost 8 years ago so for the most part, I know what foods work for me and which don't. The problem is that even when I eat perfectly (no sugar/flour/sucralose/milk,etc.) I still have moderate amounts of gas in the mornings (but REALLY stinky, peels…

A S.

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

This picture was taken over the cornfield in my backyard on October 23rd. The object on the left appeared first and then the center and right one appeared a minute later. These three objects hoovered for 10 minutes which gave me enough time to run up to the house to…

ladygodiva1228

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

Good morning everyone. Not much going on today. I'm finishing up sending out Christmas cards and I have to get some pictures made for ornaments I'm making of the grandkids. Hoping work is slow today and tomorrow. QOTD: If you could travel to another country for the holiday season where…

ladygodiva1228

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

Good Monday morning!!! Finally finished the other Yule log. I've actually gotten a few requested from people who want to purchase one. I don't really have extra time this year to make more, but I may just take some orders for next year. We had a fun time looking through…

ladygodiva1228

Men
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Sunday Weigh In

Last Week 209.5This Week 211.5 Cold and rainy today. Out of the teens from a few days ago to the upper 40's to 50's in the next few days. Good days to pick up dog crap before it snows again 🙂 Nothing planned for today, and that's OK. Good week…

82much
VSG | Nov 28, 2016 | Bariatric Surgeon: Dr.

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)
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Back - AGAIN - 14+ years post-op

Hi all! Boy, everything's changed since the last time I visited here...and that's been oh, 6-ish years? At least. Still looking for familiar names. We used to keep this board hopping constantly! Anyhooooo...Long story shortish, I maintained my weight loss for a couple of years, and slowly let the sugar…

Stacy160

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
181 views · 5 replies

What’s on your photo Friday menu?

good mornin everyone! Happy Friday! Not much happening today. My niece turned 12 yesterday and her party is Sunday that is also my brothers birthday. So I’ve got to make two dirt cakes and an egg custard pie tomorrow. Need to get the last minute things for that. We’ll probably…

Melody P.

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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.

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…

sallyj

New Beginning

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Hi everyone,   My name is Selena, and I'm a 349-pound Dodgers fan ready to take charge of my health. I'm excited to share my journey with you all as I explore weight loss surgery as a tool to help me reach my goals.   I'm new to this community…

DodgerDivaDiet

Stats

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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…

virgo_olympia

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

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