American Bariatrics Free Online Support Group

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I'm new here and currently going through all the pre authorization steps for sleeve surgery. I'm hoping to have surgery in August. I do have a question, are the vitamins recommended by my doctor able to be absorbed after surgery? I keep seeing stories that say due to the change in the body after surgery, drugs recommended may not be absorbed and I need to use som...

I just wanted to say Hi, and thank you for accepting me. I just met with surgeon a couple of weeks ago and I did a bunch of blood work last week. I have my first dietician appointment next Monday. Very excited to get moving. I am glad I found this support group I think I will need it a lot. I am on day 22 of not smoking so a few more day and I can get that test out of the way.

I’m about 2 1/2 months out. I feel ok, but feel left to the wolves in terms of diet. At times food tastes great at times it doesn’t. Im really struggling with what foods to eat. I’ve tried things in small increments but realize most stuff I still can’t eat, and then I find myself being able to freely eat things that aren’t always as healthy.

I’ve lost a total of 50lbs s...

I am new here. I have been obese for over half my life. When I was 20, I was 135lbs. Within 6 months, I gained 90lbs. I stayed there for several years but then started gaining again. Over the years, I've gained 125 lbs, 35 of it just recently. I struggle with a sugar addiction. About a month ago, I started the journey for bypass. I don't know what I need to do or where to start.

Hello All,

Looking forward to joining this very supportive group! I appreciate how everyone is so supportive and I hope to return the favor! I'm 2.5 weeks post op and feel very weak. It's not as bad when I'm sitting down but standing makes me feel dizzy at times and today felt like I was going to faint in the shower. Had to jump out and grab a towel to sit down. I'm hit...