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    There are a lot of behavioral addictions now,...

    There are a lot of behavioral addictions now, like video game addiction, Internet/computer addiction, even gambling. But only gambling is recognized by the DSM-IV as a real psychological problem.
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  2. Thread: Alli

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    I read a while back that the product...

    I read a while back that the product manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, had commented that it is not so much as helping you block or not absorb fat, it's about teaching you to have a good diet. If you...
  3. Thread: Bullseye7

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    I agree. I was also on this pill once and I had...

    I agree. I was also on this pill once and I had diarrhea. Other times I was so nauseous and dizzy that I had to stop taking this abruptly!
  4. Well, for the most part, it helped me with my...

    Well, for the most part, it helped me with my Type 2 diabetes. I have not had problems with it for like months now. My blood sugar is under control and am going to be off my meds (no more...
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    It used to be a thrice weekly thing in my case,...

    It used to be a thrice weekly thing in my case, then it gradually became fewer and fewer. I see my doctor once a fortnight now.
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    I would like to reiterate how important it is to...

    I would like to reiterate how important it is to follow both your post and pre op diets as recommended by your dietitian to the letter. Especially for the post-op diet... DO NOT get ahead of your...
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    Well, if you want to be technical about it, VSG...

    Well, if you want to be technical about it, VSG actually reduces the size of your stomach. The procedure involves having as much as 80% of your stomach removed. What remains is a "sleeve" hence the...
  8. It also depends on how heavy you were to start...

    It also depends on how heavy you were to start with. People with BMIs of 35 to 45 see the most benefit out of the surgery. So if you were overweight, but not necessarily obese, you might see less...
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    You are an inspiration, that much is right. And...

    You are an inspiration, that much is right. And I agree that gastric sleeve surgery is about the best decision I've made for my life and my health!
  10. I'm just wondering why people from the U.K. opt...

    I'm just wondering why people from the U.K. opt to have their procedures done in India when here are at least five places in Europe that offers a comparable service?
  11. Aside from the infection and the blood clot,...

    Aside from the infection and the blood clot, there are cases where the sleeve leaks after the medical staples come loose or tear apart. This will cause your stomach acid to leak and you will most...
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    Hmmmn, the surgery itself takes no more than two...

    Hmmmn, the surgery itself takes no more than two hours, and is performed using general anesthesia. You are discharged from the hospital within two days but recovery will take a few weeks. You will...
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    Whoa, those are really big savings. And these...

    Whoa, those are really big savings. And these countries are also noted for being good at gastric sleeve surgery. I'd like to add Colombia to that list. Over there, you only spend around $7,000 to...
  14. Thread: Hiccups?

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    Hiccups?

    I have noticed that I am more prone to having hiccups after my gastric sleeve surgery. Is this normal? I've tried reading post operative experiences, but I haven't come across anything that would...
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    My success story

    I was humungous! And I mean that nicely. I was around 320 lbs, for most of my adult life, having peaked at 340-350 lbs. My doctor suggested this great procedure for me, and I weighed around 310...
  16. A friend told me that Belgium was a great place...

    A friend told me that Belgium was a great place to visit if you want to have gastric sleeve surgery. Much more inexpensive than the US, they have better doctors and better facilities. Plus the fact...
  17. In terms of affordability, India is actually the...

    In terms of affordability, India is actually the second best country to go to when you want an gastric sleeve surgery performed. The Philippines is currently rated the cheapest country for medical...
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    It comes as no surprise that Mexico should become...

    It comes as no surprise that Mexico should become a good country to visit if you want a cheaper gastric sleeve procedure. The cheaper bill is only part of the package! You have lots of good doctors...
  19. Friend has been turned down for Gastric Sleeve

    I have a friend who has been turned down by his GP from availing of gastric sleeve surgery. He has been struggling with his weight for 10 years now, and is desperate for the procedure. But his GP...
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    I had type 2 diabetes and I opted for gastric...

    I had type 2 diabetes and I opted for gastric sleeve. To be honest, I've had my doubts. My sugar levels have always been around 10-12, and that is normal for me. It is rather rare, even when I...
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