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Hi, Donna, I am able to eat just about anything but not a lot of fats and not beef like steaks. I can eat soft beef and venison as long as its been braised long and slow to make it soft. I have no problem with sugar but since I've stayed away from it for so long I see no reason to start eating...

No problem with the excess skin so I will not be having it removed. I'm 56 so no bikinis for me either. I'll check out the forum as often as I can. My boyfriend is having lap band surgery on April 2 so I like to check out forums for him too.

I am now down to 155.4 lbs. My Dr. says I'm doing great. I no longer have to take iron and B12 suppliments as my levels are high. My BMI is now 28. The Dr. says not to worry about getting down to what is considered normal BMI because I am carrying about 15 to 20 lbs in extra skin. He doesn't...

My family is gone now but my boyfriends family tried to talk me out of the surgery every chance they got. His sister and 1 aunt were happy I was getting the surgery. My boyfriend is so pleased with my results he is in the process of getting the lap band. (Less time off work) We have gotten...

I take meds for bipolar disorder and developed severe problems not sleeping after surgery. I was put on Ambien CR for sleep and my Trazadone was also changed up. (increased) I am now off the Ambien but still need the increased Trazadone. I take alot of meds: Trazadone-bipolar Abilify-bipolar...

I haven't had any hair loss with this surgery but I did have problems with after taking a medication. My Dr. said zinc,protein, and selenium. Selenium and zinc are in muti vit. as well as some dandruff shampoos. (Selsum Blue)

I must not have explained her answer correctly. My team are all great and they are always happy to hear from me with questions or whatever. She meant I wasn't recognizing the progress that I have already made. I was concerned that I wasn't losing my weight quickly enough and that my exorcise...

I spoke with my Dr.'s nurse who said it is a problem with some people. She said that I am being too hard on myself because the very fact that I called in with the problem means I am very commited to my program. She said I have done a great job changing my behaviors. (exorcising everyday ect.)...

Why can I eat anything I want to after my rny? My surgery was on 02/07/2011 and I can eat anything I want regardless of sugar or fat content. I feel like I never had the surgery. I also feel like I've failed somehow.

My surgery was on 2/07/2011 (rny) and I have never had dumping. Now I really don't want to experience it but I am able to eat anything I want. Do not have to worry about sugar or fat content. It's like I never had the surgery. Why is this happening with me?