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1. Gerdin Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

   I had GERD before I had GBS. In fact, it was the reason why I consulted with a surgeon initially. I wanted to have the hernia fixed. He told me that the repairs don't last. That in five years, I'd...

   farmgirl392's reply to notsurewhat2puthere on 05/15/13

2. ups and downs.in Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

   Have you been doing weekly body measurements? Most often when the scale seems to be stuck, we are still losing inches because our bodies are burning fat. You aren't truly stalled unless you have two...

   farmgirl392's reply to graciesmom2000 on 05/15/13

3. How much have you lost AFTER GBS?in Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

   I lost..... my self-consciousness, lots of fear, high cholesterol, type two diabetes, depression...... and about 103 lb. :)

   farmgirl392's reply to purpleswingline on 05/13/13

4. Just a bit worrisome...in Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

   I'm a little more than a year ahead of you. I think spotz is right on. Check what is normal for your particular body and go for that. My surgeon would have been happy if I had landed on that 140 lb...

   farmgirl392's reply to Clarie on 05/11/13

5. Plateausin Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

   Stalls are normal, and even beneficial. Your body is going through a lot of change, and occasionally it needs an internal catch-up. Please take your body measurements. You aren't really in a true s...

   farmgirl392's reply to graciesmom2000 on 05/11/13

6. A Message to Abercrombie's CEOin Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

   I can wear A&F's clothes, but frankly, I don't like them. I don't see them as particularly stylish or hip. Bleh!

   farmgirl392's reply to rubymama on 05/11/13

7. sugarin Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

   There are sugar-free options for both cookies and candies. If you must have that sweetness, try getting it without the actual sugar. I found as I went through my meltdown and then on to maintenanc...

   farmgirl392's reply to elainyanna on 05/11/13

8. Day 2 Pre-op Liquid dietin Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

   The pre-op liquid diet was the hardest part for me. The headache is part of your body detoxing from godknowswhat. Could be from caffeine withdrawal if you have been a coffee drinker. Hang in there....

   farmgirl392's reply to Deanna Elkin on 05/07/13

9. vitamin din Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

   I take Calcium citrate that includes 500 mg. of vitamin D. I like the chewables. Makes me feel like I'm getting a bite of candy. :)

   farmgirl392's reply to silverfox32us on 05/07/13

10. Trying to feel prepared...in Discussion: Gastric Bypass Surgery

    Congrats on having taken that next step! I have to take a multivitamin that is formulated for bariatric patients. I take B12 sublinqual at least once a week. I also take an iron supplement, and I...

    farmgirl392's reply to maxineb on 05/07/13