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 Las Vegas, NV Duodenal Switch (08/14/03) Member Since: 07/11/03[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:48 pm Topic: RE: Nervous about stinky Ketosis? No, we don't stink. Some people do have problems early on while they are still adjusting to the surgery. Usually they are temporary and go away as you figure out what you are doing. Over time life becomes just normal. In the beginning, the DS will take over your life for a while. JMHO, but it's worth it. |
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 Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:46 pm Topic: RE: My labs from 11/2! I know all about fasting for the glucose and hgb A1C, but I thought Dina was referring to the iron as far as fasting. I still am not freezing and use a fan at work all the time (small table desk fan) as I sit and type, I get very warm and uncomfortable. We still use the AC at home as my BF doesn't like the outside air, bothers his COPD and asthma, and I love the cooler air especially if it is a warm day and here in CA it can still get quite warm during the day.
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 Member Since: 07/11/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:45 pm Topic: RE: My Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe I like pasta dishes but since wls all pasta was giving me the worst gas and constipation like feeling.  I did see a brand at the grocery store that is made from rice and a few gluten free brands but I have not tried them yet. Anybody else try those types? Let me know what they taste like. I'll see if I can get a picture of the brands and post it later. I want to try it because I am tired of torturing myself. BTW, what is gluten??? Is that wheat?  I don't know if that is giving me gas or not because I can eat up some croissants. Sometimes regular bread makes me gassy too but not croissants. ThaFatChick  |
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 Duodenal Switch (03/09/09) Member Since: 10/22/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:45 pm Topic: RE: I got'em on....I got'em ooooon!!!!!! (Photo *****I know!) Congratulations! It's such a rush when you try on a size that is smaller than you think you can wear and you can get them on. Woo Hoo! |
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 BATON ROUGE, LA Duodenal Switch (05/28/09) Member Since: 01/04/08[Latest Posts] | |
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:42 pm Topic: RE: My labs from 11/2! I get the poly iron and carbonyl iron called Tender iron from Vitalady, but Costco has a good price. I only started using the iron supplements after my 08/29 labs said I was tredding down in my iron. It can be a pain to figure out what time of day you would like to take the iron cause you know you cannot take it within an hour of taking calcium, eggs, dairy, grains I think, but anyways I finally got a routine when to take it and still get in 6 doses of calcium per Dr. Keshishian, 3,000 mg a day in divided doses. I was so hoping that I would not be deficient in iron and not have to take any iron supps. In January, the 2nd, I get labs drawn again per my hematologist and if I am deficient, I will get iron infusions, which according to most on this board is the best way to get our iron up and not have to fuss with the pills, ya know.
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Duodenal Switch (03/09/09) Member Since: 10/22/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:39 pm Topic: RE: My labs from 11/2! Karen, Congrats on your not being a diabetic, it's a great feeling! You had to fast because they pulled a glucose, not just an A1C level. The sat rate has to do with the saturation of iron in your blood. I had to do the iron infusion about 2 years ago (which was long before I had my procedure) and I felt so much better after the infusions. I was exhausted and freezing before the infusion and just after the first one, it was amazing at the improvement in my levels. Take care. |
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:37 pm Topic: RE: My Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Jackie, I am pretty sure I saw Dreamfields lasagna noodles in the store. You may have to check a few stores, but they do make it.
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:36 pm Topic: RE: My Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe This is great you posted this now. I have a box of Dreamfields elbow mac sitting in my cupboard waiting for me to make mac & cheese. I will copy this recipe and save it for when I am ready to make it. Thanx again. I have used Dreamfields spaghetti a few times and it worked out great and also used the rotini before. It's a great pasta and tastes like the "original" pasta.
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 Burnsville, MN Duodenal Switch (08/19/08) Member Since: 04/27/08[Latest Posts] | |
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 NY Duodenal Switch (11/09/09) Member Since: 08/29/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:33 pm Topic: RE: As the stomach turns... Oh no, so sorry. I would also try to call the hospital administration for help rescinding his notes with the insurance company. They will want the bill paid too, and if they know they cant get blood from a stone with you (who COULD come up with a spare $90K???), they should want to help fix the problem their resident caused. Your state's insurance commissioner's office might also be able to help. |
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 lafayette, NJ Duodenal Switch Member Since: 03/06/05[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:32 pm Topic: RE: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? how old are your kids, is your husband already deployed, who would care for your kids durring your hospitalization, You are vague in your post on the where from and to, answers are available about military solutions, but info is needed. your not the first. |
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:32 pm Topic: RE: Approved!!! How exciting!  I wish you well and don't forget to keep us posted on your date and your progress as you slide down the scale.
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 SF Bay Area, CA Duodenal Switch (09/09/09) Member Since: 03/06/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:32 pm Topic: RE: I got my new avatar to show off and my journey thus far. I am doing pretty well. Eating lots of protein and getting tired of my limited diet. Lots doesn't taste good to me anymore. I do miss my breads but haven't given in yet. ~Gail R~  |
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Burnsville, MN Duodenal Switch (08/19/08) Member Since: 04/27/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:28 pm Topic: RE: Approved!!! congrats. The time will pass quickly and it will be here before you know it. Jennifer  |
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 New Castle, PA Duodenal Switch (06/30/09) Member Since: 03/04/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:28 pm Topic: RE: STOMIC SIZE I have about 4 oz. and I like that. I can eat more than just a couple of bites so I don't feel deprived and my weight loss has been great, very steady and at 50% EWL at only 4 months out. Best Wishes, Tammy  |
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:26 pm Topic: RE: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? If you can work it out, and I sure hope you can, pick the DS hands down! You will love it. I had the RnY first 4 years ago and have regretted it ever since. Wish I had known about the DS. Too many people regain and cannot eat well with the RnY. The DS is the way to go. Avoid the chance of having to do a revision like I did and so many others, do the DS the first go-round. Good luck; I wish you well.
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Burnsville, MN Duodenal Switch (08/19/08) Member Since: 04/27/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:26 pm Topic: RE: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? As eeryone else has said here look at what your life will be like after the procedure. Can you live the life that the RNY offers? I knew I could not. To me it was a no brainer....I needed the DS. You will get all of the logistics worked out. This is a life altering decision and one that I would definetly be looking at research and quality of life after the procedure. Good Luck to you. Jennifer |
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SF Bay Area, CA Duodenal Switch (09/09/09) Member Since: 03/06/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:25 pm Topic: RE: My labs from 11/2! Congratulations Karen! I can't wait to get off insulin. I am finished with metformin and down to one shot of insuling in the morning. Just a fraction of what I once needed. What iron do you order from Costco? I just gwt their Cal Citrate, multivits and B-12 SL. What else is good from them? Thanks ~Gail R~ |
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 Philadelphia, PA Duodenal Switch (11/12/07) Member Since: 04/17/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:22 pm Topic: RE: Approved!!! CONGRATS    HW338/ CW 309 1st goal 297 ( I have to lose 25 pounds per Dr. G before surgery)Initial Consultation 7/8/09. Submitted to Aetna on 9/25/09 Approved 10/7/09. |
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:22 pm Topic: RE: I got my new avatar to show off and my journey thus far. How are you doing Gail? Whatcha eating these days?
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 "The OG", OH Duodenal Switch (10/31/05) Member Since: 11/05/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:15 pm Topic: RE: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? This is the rest of your life you're talking about. What's more important...the convenience of the first two weeks or the convenience of the next 10 + years? Cheers! Valerie (Working my 3rd year of maintaining goal (normal) weight  )There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures -- right next to the mashed potatoes! |
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"The OG", OH Duodenal Switch (10/31/05) Member Since: 11/05/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:10 pm Topic: RE: "productive" burps The only time I ever experienced that was my first couple months and I ate way too fast. Cheers! Valerie (Working my 3rd year of maintaining goal (normal) weight )There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures -- right next to the mashed potatoes! |
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lafayette, NJ Duodenal Switch Member Since: 03/06/05[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:10 pm Last Edit: 11/7/09 1:21 pm Topic: RE: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? YOU CANCEL THE RNY, AND CHECK OUT DOING A SPACE A HOP, ,i SUSPECT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT GOING TO MADIGAN, check out peper.com on the how too for that, you will be priority for the medical, PM me and we can get into more detail if you like, on both details. in and out of the mtf for the DS, and the hop. and tri care www.pepperd.com/spacea/messages/7731/7731.html madigan is at ft Lewis, /mchord afb, which is the gateway base for the Pacific northwest and Asia, so plenty of air traffic from the east coast and Europe,opportunity for space a. looked at your profile, your at dix, no problem, 2or 3 flts a day to mc chord a day, whlole family free |
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"The OG", OH Duodenal Switch (10/31/05) Member Since: 11/05/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:09 pm Topic: RE: Nervous about stinky Ketosis? The best way to alleviate the effects of the ketones (byproduct of ketosis) is to flush them out by drinking plenty of fluids. As you get farther out, this gets much easier, so those effects are very small if anything at all. As for the farting smells, we have a LOT of control of those simply by choosing what we eat. The three biggest culprits of gas are simple carbs, artificial sweeteners and lactose intolerance. People react differently too. It's important to only introduce one new thing at a time so you easily identify what causes gas on you. There is a secret, though....the same things cause gas to RNY's too. I just don't get how DS gets all of the flak for it, though. Cheers! Valerie (Working my 3rd year of maintaining goal (normal) weight )There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures -- right next to the mashed potatoes! |
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:07 pm Topic: RE: I got my new avatar to show off and my journey thus far. Whoop! Sounds very sensual.
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:05 pm Topic: RE: My labs from 11/2! Georgie, I sent you a PM. And thanx for the kudos. I am ecstatic about the diabetes being gone. I have been off the metformin for over a month and wasn't sure if I would need to go to a lower dosage of metformin. I was on 1,000 mg twice a day so that is why I did not post about it; was afraid I would need to go back on metformin, but hot damn I am off all diabetes meds!!!!!!
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 san jose, CA Duodenal Switch (05/15/09) Member Since: 10/01/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:04 pm Topic: RE: Bizarre dreams since having DS Jenna, I also had many vivid "odd" frantic dreams early out of surgery an they did finally subside. I attibutited to the pain meds anesthisia(sp?).I still do dream but just normal dreams... ROSE |
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:02 pm Topic: RE: My labs from 11/2! Dina, in my total confusion, I forgot to list the hematocrit, it is 31.5 (35-46), so that is low too. I am seeing a hematologist, saw him about a month ago, and he said if my iron, etc. do not come up by Jan 2 when I will have labs drawn per his order, then he will order an iron infusion. So I guess I have to plug away with the iron supplements now. Have to reorder from Costco now. I fasted overnight for the labs, why? Would iron make a difference in the amount of fasting? Again, what is the difference between glucose and plasma glucose or I can google it huh? That is what I thought on the D, 150,000 IU, got it. Appreciate your input Dina. Karen
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"The OG", OH Duodenal Switch (10/31/05) Member Since: 11/05/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 1:01 pm Topic: RE: 1 1/2 week out and having cravings Oh, I second Donna's suggestion of ricotta fluff. It's better to indulge with something of value, that's for sure. For the ****a craving, how about some ricotta with sauce and cheese all baked (or nuked) together -- all lasagna like without the noodles. Cheers! Valerie (Working my 3rd year of maintaining goal (normal) weight )There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures -- right next to the mashed potatoes! |
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Member Since: 10/15/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:57 pm Topic: RE: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? My insurance will cover the RNY but I will have to pay for the DS. I will also have to travel a considerable distance to have the DS, as opposed to staying home for the RNY. If I can find a top-notch surgeon for the DS that is the way I think I'm going. I like the long-term quality-of-life. |
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:55 pm Topic: RE: My labs from 11/2! Ok, well my PCP ordered the tests and she not knowing much about A, E, and K, did not order them, and I inadvertently did not think to add them as I have done in the past. I did have a few more orderd, but did not include them as they were either normal or I did forget the hematocrit of 31.5 (35-46).
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Manteca, CA Duodenal Switch (05/19/09) Member Since: 06/16/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:52 pm Topic: RE: My labs from 11/2! My PCP said it is gone! And a lady called from Liberty Medical to see if I wanted to reorder diabetes testing supplies. I said no way, I am cured. She was even excited for me. Whoop!
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 Ambler, PA Duodenal Switch (08/05/09) Member Since: 01/16/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:48 pm Topic: RE: Bizarre dreams since having DS Me too! I still have crazy dreams. I don't know if it is from a new medication or anaesthesia or a change in eating habits. I'm gonna blame all three. Just the other night I had one where I was running my hands thru my hair and it was falling out in clumps. Crazy. Freaked me out. The dreams are not always surgery related but they are always extremely vivid.   |
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 Burlington County, NJ Duodenal Switch (12/04/06) Member Since: 11/11/02[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:44 pm Topic: RE: STOMIC SIZE Mine started out about five ounces and has served me beautifully thus far. |
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 Kunkletown, PA Duodenal Switch (08/25/08) Member Since: 06/17/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:42 pm Topic: RE: My Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Wow, that sounds really good!! I just made my first mac 'n cheese with Dreamfields a few weeks ago.......WHAT a difference!!!! I would just tolerate the consequences when I made it before. Unfortunatly one of the consequences was that I didn't make it all that often. I use my normal receipe, just use sthe dreamfield's elbows instead. And I use a lot of chese also! I may have to try yours (its almost exactly the same, except I melt my cheese in the sauce mixture. Then mix the elbows in the sauce). Now I have to experiment with other Dreamfield's pasta's. I want to see if they make lasagna noodles. Thanks for sharing!! There are never any problems, only solutions. quoted by a dear and special friend!!! |
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 West Columbia, SC Duodenal Switch (12/08/09) Member Since: 05/12/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:40 pm Topic: Approved!!! My life has been so crazy lately between working full-time, going to school and making sure I get all these tests done before I can get approved for surgery. Well, I found out yesterday that my surgery has been approved. Dr. Smith's office called me with the news. I was completely shocked because I didn't even know my paperwork had been submitted yet. There had been some confusion with my pulmonary clearance, so I was stunned when I heard them say "approved." I called the insurance company and they confirmed it. Even gave me the approval number. I am so glad everything has paid off. I can't express how excited I am. As far as I still know, it will be happening on December 8. The last time I talked to the surgery coordinator, she penciled me in for that date. I'm going to call back on Monday to confirm all the little details. I was so excited when they called yesterday that I didn't think to ask all of that. I can't wait until my surgery. I'm ready for my new life to begin! I'm so thankful to God, my family and friends! |
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 GA Duodenal Switch (08/06/09) Member Since: 04/24/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:39 pm Topic: RE: Nervous about stinky Ketosis? I have a lot of friends with seriously sensitive noses and everyone assures me that I do not stink. I have never ever had a problem with incontenence. As for the gas, it is very controllable. Frankly, there is not an RNYer that I know who has not also had gas issues. I always find it polite to fart in the bathroom anyway, so if one has "juicy toots" it would not be an issue. |
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 Southern Caifornia, CA Duodenal Switch (11/28/05) Member Since: 08/07/05[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:26 pm Last Edit: 11/7/09 12:29 pm Topic: RE: portein drink ever give you blotted stomic? There are seven worlds in your question and three of them are misspelled. The little √ABC thing next to the happy face will help you correct what you have written so that it is easier for others to understand. Here's the issue: there's a LOT to learn about wls and getting the right word saves a lot of misunderstanding later on. Also, having the correct spelling will help you Google a word and learn more about whatever it is you want to learn about. I know someone else has mentioned that it's "stomach" not stomic. Also, It's "bowel prep" not "bowl prep." I mean..if you Google "Bowl Prep" you get stuff for your fish bowl.  |
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 Bakersfield, CA Duodenal Switch (12/23/08) Member Since: 02/28/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:23 pm Topic: RE: 1 1/2 week out and having cravings Here you go! http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/valgroce/ Remember to try out the ****a ingredients individually first. Don't give your tummy too much new things at once. That makes it hard to figure out what went wrong if you have a bad reaction to something. |
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 Willow Grove, PA Duodenal Switch (10/19/09) Member Since: 03/01/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:21 pm Topic: RE: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? Is there anyone in your local support circle (family, friends) who could take care of your kids while you fly to the West Coast? Seems to me that would be a better and less costly option. If you know in your heart the DS is what you want, I hope you can find a way to make it work. As Georgina wisely said, this is something you are going to have to live with for the rest of your life. 320/285/150? "The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." - Dorothy Parker |
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 Chicago, IL Duodenal Switch (11/18/09) Member Since: 05/13/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:17 pm Topic: RE: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? No brainer. You have coverage for both and over a month to make plans for the DS. The DS is the better option.  |
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Bakersfield, CA Duodenal Switch (12/23/08) Member Since: 02/28/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:16 pm Topic: RE: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? All I can say is: think LONG and HARD about life AFTER surgery. Which surgery can you live with happily for the rest of your life? The immediate details can be figured out. Make this decision thinking about the YEARS and YEARS of life you have ahead of you. |
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 MN Duodenal Switch (01/26/09) Member Since: 01/22/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:11 pm Topic: RE: I got my date!!! yeah for you! Best wishes on your journey. On the road to being healthy again... |
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 Member Since: 04/30/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:06 pm Last Edit: 11/7/09 12:07 pm Topic: What to do with 2 diff surgery dates RNY or DS? So, I have a scheduled surgery date for the RNY on Dec 8th that my Tricare insurance approved. My insurance will not cover the procedure (DS) I wanted locally. After some research and phone calling last week, I now have a second surgery date of Dec 18th, all the way across the country for the procedure I hoped for (DS) covered under the military facility there. I am trying to figure out all the details to see if I can make the financial commitment, and the schedule work out for me to get to the West Coast by the preOp date of Dec 14th! I would have to find a way to fund the airplane tickets for me & three kids, my husband will be deployed to the Mid East for a year. And figure out where we'll stay during the procedure. Or do I just stay here where my local support group is and get the RNY surgery here.... hmmm praying for the doors to open! For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11  |
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 Woodbridge, VA Other (03/27/09) Member Since: 07/08/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:02 pm Topic: RE: STOMIC SIZE I'm sorry, but please..."stomach." My sleeve was made using a size 40f bougie - not sure how it translates to ounces. If I had a choice between 3 and 4, I would go 3 because it will stretch a bit over time. *Jill*...not quite a DS, not just a VSG - stuck somewhere in my own little hybrid world... If you live within driving distance of Baltimore, MD, are pre-op for VSG or DS, and are interested in participating in a clinical study, please PM me for more details! www.dsfacts.com Check out my profile for info on WLS for Type 2 Diabetes. Highest Known Weight: 324 - Weight on Morning of Surgery: 308.5  |
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 VA Duodenal Switch (07/06/09) Member Since: 10/09/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 12:02 pm Topic: RE: ***Friday Bites & Vites*** Incredibly late - I didnt count everything up, b/c I was sick, but I think I hit 90. B - 2 eggs, 4 slices of bacon L - 3 oz of filet mignon, a few potatoes S - about 2 oz cheese, 1/2 of a cracker S2 - Protein Bar D - 1/2 red beans w/sausage, 2 tbsp of brown rice Vits: done Liquids: not sure. I've been focused on getting medicine in to but a stop to this cold I feel brewing. HW 344 / SW 333.7 / GW 170 H: 5'8  |
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 W. Lafayette, IN Duodenal Switch (08/12/09) Member Since: 10/16/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 11:57 am Topic: My Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe I'm finally getting around to posting this. I made it with Dreamfield's pasta and I was fine afterward--no gas, no running to the toilet all night. Yummm! 8 oz. Dreamfield's elbow macaroni 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (1/2 lb.) 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk (I use lactose free) 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook macaroni as package label directs; drain. In a 1/1/2 quart shallow baking dish, alternate macaroni (in 2 layers) with 1 1/2 cups cheese (in 2 layers); set aside. Meanwhile, prepare sauce: Melt butter in medium saucepan; remove from heat. Blend in flour; gradually stir in milk, then seasonings. Bring to boiling, stirring; boil 1 minute. Pour sauce over macaroni and cheese in casserole. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned. That's it! I usually add more cheese than the recipe calls for 'cause I LOVE cheese! Enjoy.  |
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 Coal Valley, IL Duodenal Switch (07/22/09) Member Since: 03/29/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 11:55 am Topic: RE: STOMIC SIZE My doctor used a 50 french bougie. It is bigger than normal but I have alot of restiction despite that . I like it becuase i have never had a problem getting my fluids in even from the first day in the hospital. I have lost 60 pouns since my July surgery  Take care and GOD BLESSErin My ANGEL is SLEEPYJULES  |
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hardin, KY Member Since: 08/24/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 11:54 am Topic: RE: 6 months, onederland, 110 lbs down, swine flu. OH MY! That is so great! I an 5'3 and weigh 298. I so hope I can do as well as you. What have you done exercise wise after surgery? Do you walk? I long to walk with out struggling. I pray you will keep to well, Can't wait for the pics. Gena |
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