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    starting out

    Lacey it's all worth the wait, good luck and keep us posted on your progress :)
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    One hell of a ride so far.

    Good luck on your second chance at life you will love it, I'm excited to hear your progress, keep us posted :)
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    100 lb gone!

    Thank you everyone this site has really helped threw my ups and downs and I hope I can be a good roll model for everyone considering weight loss surgery, it really does save lives...
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    100 lb gone!

    Dcepello, the answer to your questions are , I did not know how far I could go, my struggles are more mental, I still see myself as being very big even though I'm not my eyes look in the mirror and see the old me so I really have to work through that, I see a therapist who is helping me, when I...
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    100 lb gone!

    Finally six months out I have reached a milesstone 100lb gone, I've worked hard and will continue to work harder to reach my goal, this surgery has saved my life, I've never felt more blessed than I feel now.
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    2 years post surgery..

    Well hello and congratulations on your weight loss that's great, as to your question you have some vitamin deficiency going on, you need some blood work done to pin point all , but the tingling of your face is vitamin D, I myself take 4 D-3 1000, 2 multi complete vitamins with iron, 1 5000...
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    Time

    Well then "May the Force be with you for many more years " during my last visit to my doctors he said I added twenty years to my life by having this surgery, so keep up the good work :)
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    Time

    Well hello and congratulations on your new numbers, and yes to your answer, I had my surgery October 2012 and December 2012 I was no longer diabetic and I was out of control as you were, so yes you will be free soon I promise, that is why I had my surgery, to get off all my medications and I...
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    Its time I think.

    I just had my hair done yesterday and I love it, I've been tanning, we've been getting ready for a cruise in three weeks, I love my hair I will post pictures later, my hair also thinned out a little at three months so I increased my protein, and biotin, now my hair is very healthy , have fun...
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    Looking over the brink

    Today is your rebirth to the new you, the next two months won't be fun but after that you are gonna be so happy you choose this path, big hugs to you and keep you chin up , you got this, good luck today :-)
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    How's everyone doing ?

    Hi I'm back I've been busy recently not been able to chat but I've been checkin in to see what's up, has anyone heard from Pat I've not seen her on here for a while, I just want to be sure she's ok ? Well my wright Lisa is going really good I'm down 88lb today, I feel great, I leave march 28 th...
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    WLS after a full thyroidectomy

    Well I can so help you here, I had a total thyroidectomy on January 11, 2012 due to Papulary carcinoma cancer, I had gastric bypass Octobet1, 2012 and to this date I'm down 78 lb, I do take Synthroid medication everyday for my thyroid and will for life and yes it gets adjusted all the time but...
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    Scales day finally did it

    So happy for you that is great, you are doing awesome, keep up the good work, I went to my Zumba class and Circuit weight training again today I feel so good, this is our year girls :)
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    Having doubts about my choice!

    Hi there, no you really need to get your protien and fluids in, that's what will burn fat,i went threw the same thing 3 weeks after surgery, I got very upset and wanted to give up, but everyone on here said the same thing protien protien, and fluids,i thought I was reaching m goal but I wasnt ...
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    weight loss

    I had my surgery October 1, 2012 and within the last three weeks I've finally got my energy back, I've joined curves I love it, I go 4 days a week and I have a treadmill I do 2 miles on a day, I love the energy I have now it's great
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    Finally Energy !

    After three months trying to find energy I've found it, I've joined Curves and I can walk 2 miles on my Treadmill everyday, I'm so excited, I've been losing weight I just had no energy, I'm glad to finally be getting back to a normal life and routine again, maybe now I can build some muscle I've...
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    When can I start eating salads?

    Ya know even today when my stomach is not agreeing with me Wendy's chili is the best, put some cheese and sour cream on it and your full of protein, another good source of protein is retried beans, again with 2% cheese and low fat sour cream, it's hard to get your protein in at first so try to...
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    Hi from the mitten state :)

    Hi Cindy, I'm Susie q also from Michigan , I had my surgery at forest hills Bariatrics hospital in Ypsilanti, Michigan , I live in Brooklyn, Michigan I wish you luck in getting approval for your new life ...
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    When can I start eating salads?

    Sandie ask your doctor they are all different, I could eat salad at six weeks I had no problems, I had my surgery October 1, 2012, the only thing I have a problem with is pork, but it's getting better, everyone is different , I wish you the best of luck..
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    Big Ball of Emotions...

    Always look forward never back, you are getting a second chance at life, you can do this , it's not easy but it's so worth it, god luck with you journey, keep us posted
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