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Pre-op DS patient has a question about PS - I have a question that I hope a PS veteran could answer. I am (hopefully) going to have the DS surgery in late August-early September.  As my weight is right now (221), I have a pr...

One more test, and 2 months of supervised diet and - I just had my nut and exercise visits, and my iDEXA scan. Both the nut and exercise consults signed off on my surgery. Now just 2 more months with my PCP, and my UGI are left. Once...

OT, but ya'll are knowledgeable about alot of stuf - I had an event to go to today. It was an SCA University which is basically college about the Middle Ages. It was from 8am to 6pm and involved a lot of walking to and from classes a...

I'm ready.. - I'm ready to join ya'll on the losers bench. I'm ready to walk around the block without gasping for breath. I'm ready to look in the mirror and not feel disgusted. I'm ready to ...

How can I change my surgery date on my profile? - When I joined OH I put a "best guess" surgery date so I could put my surgeon on the profile. I know now that I won't get my surgery that soon....looking more like late August or ea...

X-Post/DS Forum-- Question about Greenfield Filter - My husband is starting to have nightmares about losing me during my DS surgery. My family is supportive, but worried because a few years age we had a friend die unexpectedly after ...

X-Post/Main Forum--Question about Greenfield Filte - My husband is starting to have nightmares about losing me during my DS surgery. My family is supportive, but worried because a few years age we had a friend die unexpectedly after ...

I'm sorry if this is TMI, but I need to ask a ques - I am sorry to have to mention this. I know it is TMI, but if I can't ask those of you who have been there and done that, then who can I ask?  Apparently I suffer from hemorrhoids. ...

Best foods for getting protein (aside from shakes) - A question about the best foods for the DS'er to eat to get his/her protein. I understand about the protein shakes/coffee/etc. But I have seen greek yogurt and cottage cheese menti...

I am suffering from 6 of the 7 deadly sins!! - 1. Lust - what I feel for my husband  (along with much love for his support in my journey to the DS) 2. Gluttony - ~sigh~ said husband brought home an apple pie.. 3. Greed - ...

What vitamins can be.... - ....given as a shot (weekly, monthly, or yearly) to reduce the amount of daily vitamins that must be taken after you are switched? Or can injections even be an option? Thanks,...

Bwahahaha! - I am "normal" according to the psych dr! Lol! My hubby says I got them fooled! He says I am . I had to ask her to tell him she deemed me normal, or he never would have believed me....

How do you post a link - How do you post a link to a topic that was discussed earlier? Thanks, Beth

x-post from diabetic board..Has anyone been able t - ...the 6 (12 or insert your number here) month diet requirement for their RNY or DS surg on the basis of getting your diabetes in remission? What I mean is, I want to see if I can ...

Has anyone been able to talk their insurance compa - ...the 6 (12 or insert your number here) month diet requirement for their RNY or DS surg on the basis of getting your diabetes in remission? What I mean is, I want to see if I can ...

My 1st set of labs on this journey.... - I am new on this journey. I saw my surgeon for the first time last month. I've started my 6 month supervised diet, so I do have awhile to go before I get a surg date (ignore my ava...

How long after surgery did you need.... - ....help from others? What I mean is, how long should my husband ask off of work to help me after surgery? Or will I need someone around to help me after I get home from the hospit...