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Surgery date close....nervous and excited! -  Feel 20 emotions at once-anxious, excited, nervous, happy, etc!! Just 10 days away!! 

I have a surgery date! -  Feels so good to have a date for my DS! Nerves are kickin in and can use prayers my way (if that's your thing, lol), otherwise just good thoughts! July 25th it is!!!! Change is...

SO Ecxited!!!! -  I just wanted to share with all of you that have helped me along this journey that I have my consult date with my surgeon for my DS! Now to dig up all those great questions...

How far from the DS are you.... -  I'm trying to gather research on long-term complications, vitamin or absorption issues, etc after the DS. I'm curious how far you are out from your DS, if you've had any complicat...

DS and aging? -  I read a post today about WLS's in general causing faster aging? Have any of you experienced that? Does anyone comment that you look older?? Just curious...

Shout out to other DS's.... -  I'm searching for answers and am at this moment convinced I want the DS. Any complications you can share as a virgin or non-virgin DS'er? My surgery will not be a revision... T...

Question about bloating, diarrhea, etc.... -  Just curious: those of you who seem to struggle more with issues with carbs or sugar or sugar alcohols, we're you someone Pre-surgery that tended to have those stomach issues when...

Oh no! Last ditch vacation before DS surgery could -  I may end up with my surgery date right after I return from vacation. I just put two and two together today and realized I may have a Pre-op diet. Crud, lol. So much for a little ...

DS 'Final' Diet Long-Term... -  So I know I have to eat 100 plus grams of protein a day. I know that I won't have much room for anything else, after veggies, dairy, fruit. But here's my question: Since you a...

A questIon about the DS and Weight Regain -  I just can't shut off my brain as I get closer to my surgery month... I've read page after page on this and other boards and have seen some posts about weight regain after the ...

Just curious about your percentage of weight loss -  I've read the research but I'm curious what individual people have achieved. I know it's a visually possible to lose 100% (or more) of your excess weight but is it probable, in yo...

Not sure if I belong here but saying hi... -  People keep calling me a lightweight (not that I'm feeling that way at all!!) so I thought I'd venture over here-not sure if I belong. Anywho, should be scheduled for DS WLS in...

Vitamin Help From Those Who've Been Switched! -  I'm learning that it's important to educate myself on vitamins with the DS since advice we get from our NUTS may be inadequate. Ive seen VitaLady's regime and researched others. I...

Another step down: One day closer! - I had my next to last medical appt before scheduling with the surgeon this past week. I didn't think it was possible but my 2nd nutritionist appointment went great, despite my ...

Holy bathroom visits! TMI! -  I started recently taking a multivitamin in anticipation of surgery. I've not routinely had them in the past. They seem to be causing diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps, and very ...

Lab Work-Up Question for you DS Veterans -  I'd like to get an initial baseline lab work up. What do you recommend? Additionally, do you need a baseline dexascan?  Anything else I need Pre-surgery? And, does good i...

Amuse me-playing the waiting game! -  So, all I do is research, read, think about, obsess about, etc this procedure, and I'm stuck in the hurry up and weight game we all play to get to surgery day...SO... How much ...

Just when I think I've made up my mind....geesh!!! -  I'm a researcher. Totally my nature to read, research, and research some more when making a decision. But then... I met with the surgeon and when he breezed over the DS, I aske...

More questions than answers... -  Went for an appointment today at my bariatric surgeon's office for initial bloodwork, history, and physical. A few things that surprised me... NP commented, when I answered duo...

Three more steps... -  This week, I'm getting my 2nd of 3 nutritional appointments, the 2nd required surgeon seminar, and the psych consult all done. Feels good to be moving in the right direction!  ...

Question about Recovery... -  I know this varies tremendously between people but, two questions: 1) could I go on vacation 2-3 weeks after DS surgery, assuming its lapascropic? I wouldn't drive, and ride wo...

So...life after DS??? -  To my new friendly pals, a few questions? 1. How fast can one return to a non-lifting, desk job part-time? 2. How many vitamins/pills do you take and how many times a day? ...

Why should I NOT do the DS in your opinion??? -  Let me explain a little...after doing tons of research, I'm liking the idea of the DS.  There seems to be so much research on the fact that DS'ers typically maintain the weight lo...

Approved by PCP but.... - I had my PCP referral appointment today. My Doc supported the surgery because hescseen it work but did say that 4 out of 5 of the patients he sees are regaining the weight back 2 o...

Question for you sleevers out there.... -  Just curious what made you choose sleeve over gastric bypass? Trying to decide myself.... Thanks!