I have 3 post-surgery hernias and need to lose 25 lbs before I can have surgery. It seems no matter what I try from WW to clean eating, the scale doesn't move. I do struggle with digesting produce, brown rice, and quinoa. I have also been told not to lift over 10 lbs until I have surgery. I feel stuck and frustrated. Can we take diet pills or do diet shakes? I don't want to end up dehydrated.

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Posted by: Maried
Great site..I have had an colostomy over 30 years..and have been thru skin rash around my stoma,hernias(2), leaks, odor control , needed clothing suggestions and this site has helped me with recommendations and many ideas worked!
I wish it was around 30 years ago. Thank you everyone!
I wish it was around 30 years ago. Thank you everyone!
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