Gastric Bypass
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Help Losing Stubborn Weight
I even looked into surgery, but am not heavy enough for gastric bypass and lap band is extremely expensive and not covered by insurance. ...
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- There are a few things you can do to help. First of all don't look at the scale it just lies to you. Well, not really but a scale should not tell you anything it shoul...
- J. C, Try going to www.sparkpeople.com it is a great free site that helps lose weight at a healthy pace. Jen My spark id is jennip1
- Hi J., My son is 3 and I am in the same boat as you. I have tried everything I know to try and I have about 40 lbs I need to lose. I don't eat alot and what I do eat i...
Overweight Mommy
I had the RNY (gastric bypass) surgery. Before surgery, I had type 2 diabetes, gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD) and high blood pressure (2 meds per ...
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- I also had been struggling with weight loss. You have to find something that's easy for you to stick to. It's also important to get your heart rate up for at least 30 ...
- J., I wanted to let you know that I feel your pain. It took me several years to get "sick of myself" enough to finally commit to doing something about it. I'm proud t...
- Hello I am 35 and have a 3 year old. I am also overweight and have just been diagnosed within the last year with haveing type 2 diabetes. I, like you, have been stru...
Moms Who Have or Haven't Tried Alli
... the pounds off because the older a preson gets the harder it is to take the pounds off If I was younger I think I would do the gastric bypass Good luck ...
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- Good Morning H., I haven't tried Alli but I have talked with my Dr. and she said it is a good pill for diet but be sure and be close to a bathroom as you get the scoo...
- We coach a clinically proven, science based weight management system that has been very effective for everyone who is serious about changing their body composition. I ...
- Hi H., I always been overweight, and had my second child 5 months ago. I found a website called, Sparkpeople.com; because I'm still bfeeding I was directed to the ...
"Diet Pills"
I have resorted in Gastric Bypass. Anything you can do now to avoid diabetes, and high blood pressure, and possible surgery later on will benefit you ...
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- Dear P., I have taken Dexetrim, Leptoprin, and Thermo Slim. All have made me lose weight, but I gained it all back plus more. Diet pills are a mood killer, and persona...
- No pills P., I have been physically fit all my life even preagnant I gained baby and was never in maternity clothes. The key to it all is youre a busy mom and wo...
- I've taken them all!! I used Metabolife to great success (got down to a size 2) when it had ephedrine in it. I don't know about now - it really made my heart race and...
Options for Delivery
I later had gastric bypass surgey and lost 264 and currently weigh 150. I will keep you in my prayers. Everything is going to be ok, just keep the faith and ...
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- I've had 2 without an epidural - sort of. I think the pain is different for everyone. For me the pain was extremely intense for about 4 hours with my first and 1.5 wit...
- Hi K., I am of mother of 3 daughters, and I never had an epidural. With my first, my husband & I decided prior to delivery that it was not a option for me. I, lik...
- Hi K.! My first two I had natural and last two I had an epidural. I definately say...epidural, if possible. The needle thing is just to insert the "tube" (lack of e...
Weightloss Issues
I had Gastric Bypass surgery a few years ago. My father was worried that I would waste to nothing. Since this time, I have gained back 40 of the pounds that ...
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- There is no way to tell her without hurting her however, you NEED to tell her to "butt out".
- Be proud of yourself for taking the initiative to lose weight and extend your quality of life. I don't like diet pills because I have always gained back more weight. ...
- Dear DK. Whatever and however you say it to your mother, she WILL be hurt. If you tell her to butt out, there are few kind ways to say it. So just say, "thank you ...
Weight Gain Change Post-pregnancy
A friend of mine told me that a friend of hers just went through gastric by-pass (and no I'm not saying get that!) and her doctor told her to drink TONS of ...
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- Hey Hillary, you are not alone girl! I never in my life had a problem with weight in my stomach and two children later the belly won't leave! I am smaller every where ...
- Well, I don't know if it is a fluke or reality, but I just had my first baby at 31 and am holding the weight at different places. I used to not hold the weight around ...
- I had a very similar experience. I had my first son when I was 33. Only gained about 20 lbs with the pregnancy and lost it all pretty easily, and the stomache went b...
She's Beyond a "Picky Eater"
Oct 17, 2009 ... Im a cautionary tale I just had gastric bypass surgery at the age of 57 I have battled weight all my life and I am convinced that a major ...
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- I am in the same boat so I can not offer much advice but I have been able to get a carrot in my 3.5 year old with the cool apple and carrot sauce packs sold at Trader ...
- Pay attention to some of the details of what she eats -- salty vs sweet, texture (soft and mushy vs. hard and crunchy), temperature (does she avoid really hot or cold ...
- Hi- I feel for you as my oldest is a bit picky. She eats very healthy food but just not a lot of variety and is not into trying a lot of new things. It has nothing to ...
Fat Mom
I'm glad to see that there was only breif mention of gastric bypass. I have known several people who have done this and it is NOT the way to go. ...
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- Sometimes all you need is a good girlfriend to talk to and figure things out. Feel free to contact me on here or at ____@____.com if you want vent.
- A., I didn't read all the other responses. I know it can feel overwhelming. I used to go to Curves, and it is great for someone who is just starting exercising. ...
- The most important thing is water water water. Cut out sodas, juice and sugary drinks and drink water. If you don't like plain water there are sugarfree flavors you ca...
My Brother Has an Eating Disorder
I have been a practicing bulimic, anorexic and even had gastric bypass surgery- non of that addressed the head stuff that only wants to be silenced with ...
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- Look up info ont the inter net and print it off. Give him the info and make him read it. After he has read it talk it out with him. It sound like he is blumic. Tho...
- That kind of disorder can lead to so many secondary issues-and the end results could be something you are not prepared to deal with. I think you should try to find out...
- I applaud your efforts in helping your brother, sounds like he needs it if he is making himself throw up. However, if he hears you comment how your sister is HUGE aft...
