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 In
Our Own Words
After years of being overweight
(ok...obese!), and telling myself that I could do it on my own, I finally came
to the realization after I had my daughter that I couldn’t do it on my own, that
I needed medical help. I came to this realization after struggling to lose
weight, only to gain. I became more depressed with my desire to lose and my
failure in doing so...
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Body
Mass Index or BMI
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that
applies to both adult men and women.
BMI Categories:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
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Long
Term & Maintenance After Surgery
The first year after gastric
bypass is usually very rewarding, but this time can also be confusing,
frustrating and frightening. The function of the stomach pouch "tool" changes
almost continuously over the first six months, and continues to change
periodically over the year or so. Just when the patient feels they have begun to
understand the stomach pouch/tool and how to use it, things change all over
again...
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