Re: newbie/

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, thanks so much for the advice and info. I have another

question when you write the numbers under your name is that the

wieght you lost already? If so in what time frame?

432/384/170

Lap RNY 6/20/03

Thanks christine

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> Welcome to our group!

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> Hopefully I'll be able to answer a few of your questions and maybe

> someone else has more in depth answers than I do.

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> Everyone who has this surgery has to take vitamins for the rest of

their

> life. Because the surgery causes our bodies to not absorb as many

> vitamins and minerals you need the additional supplements so that

you

> don't get ill and what have you. You need those vitamins and

minerals in

> order to continue living that beautiful life.

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> Your hospital stay will vary with the type of surgery you have. I

had

> Lap RNY with surgery scheduled on Friday and I was home Sunday

> afternoon. Some people have shorter stays and some longer. Your

doctor

> will give you HIS estimate of how long he thinks you will be in.

It also

> depends on if there are any other complications or not.

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> Also I know you didn't ask this but just to let you know, you will

> receive a LOT of great advice from this site and any other you

belong to

> or check out but remember one thing above all else, only your

doctor can

> tell you what you need to do or not do. Doctors' recommended diets

are

> all different, the amount of exercise, whether or not you have to

have

> protein drinks, how often your lab work is performed, whether you

have

> to have calcium supplements and B12 supplements-they all vary by

each

> individual doctor. ALWAYS follow your doctor's advice about these

> things.

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> I hope that you have a great visit and that all goes well. Good

luck in

> your journey and again, welcome to the group!

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