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 Inyokern, CA Duodenal Switch (07/19/06) Member Since: 02/21/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 5:09 pm Topic: RE: Let's talk panniculi Oh, no fun! But do yourself a favor and hie thee to a doctor to get medical documentation of what's going on just so you have as smooth of a ride as possible when it comes time to get that taken care of with your insurance. Plus, the doctor may be able to get you the right kind of ointment to put on it to help heal the lesion. Since you're having this so early, be prepared that it may get worse and keep going to the doctor to get it documented and/or taken care of. ~ Sarah P. |
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 hardin, KY Member Since: 08/24/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 5:08 pm Topic: RE: Another little milestone... :) That is so great! I am thrilled for you. Keep of the good work girl. We are all here cheering you on. Let us know about your progress. Love and Prayers Gena |
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 greenbrier, TN Duodenal Switch (09/08/09) Member Since: 04/03/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 5:05 pm Topic: Let's talk panniculi Okay, so I have a panni for a long time. However, that one was full of fat and it just required extra care in the hygeine dept. Now with the weight loss, and a LOT of it has been in my upper body, I have developed a much more serious issue with this extra skin flap (because its deflated). The part that is the worse, is there is a flap of skin that hangs a bit over my hip/thigh area. Today, I noticed I had a bit of wetness through my pants. I went to the restroom and discovered that I have an open, seeping hole. It resembles a boil but its open and very dark on the edges but red inside. I immediately cleaned throughly and then used peroxide on the wound itself. I also dressed the wound because I can't be sure if its infected and didn't want to risk it spreading anywhere else or to anyone else. I don't feel sick, its not sore and I have no fever. So I think it may be skin breakdown. The question is, what now? I sure love my DS and my life now, but these are things that come with it I suppose :( Thankfully, I believe I read my insurance covers the removal of this if need be. HW 298 SW 282 CW 234 GW 135 |
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hardin, KY Member Since: 08/24/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 5:04 pm Topic: RE: Nerved, submitting to insurance Thank you so much, I see we have the same doc. Are you happy with all he has done for you? Is there anything you would like to share that you think would be a help please let me know. Thanks, Gena |
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 Somewhere Member Since: 05/02/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 5:04 pm Topic: RE: Uhh, can we talk "smell" please . . . That be me, Mary! LOL Thanks. :)
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 Salt Lake City, UT Duodenal Switch (04/29/09) Member Since: 09/28/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 5:03 pm Topic: RE: Onderland XPost Congrats on ONEderland! Your doing awesome, Cassie, and you look so much happier and healthier. It is so great to read about the co-morbids that are now gone, and I hope you can get some relief from your pain. Well done, my dear. |
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 Caliente, NV Duodenal Switch (06/16/05) Member Since: 06/26/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 5:03 pm Topic: RE: To Poo or not to Poo? that is the question  Open DS 6/15/2005 Dr. Marchesini SW /CW/ GW 279 /130/ 145ish We have met the enemy and he is us!! |
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 SF Bay Area, CA Duodenal Switch (09/09/09) Member Since: 03/06/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:56 pm Topic: RE: Short attention span... Oh Look! Shiny! Hi Aimee, I was having similar difficulties for the first 6 weeks or so. I am thinking that I have passed that phase, though sometimes I am not sure. I wondered if it was my near complete lack of carbohydrates in my diet, or maybe residual anesthesia. I meant to ask at my 8 week appointment at Pac Lap but spaced it out......  I will be curious to see the responces you get. ~Gail R~  |
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 Member Since: 09/19/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:51 pm Topic: Anybody up for a chat in the chatroom I'm going to hang out for a little while if anyone's interested. |
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 Leicester, NC Duodenal Switch (05/20/09) Member Since: 08/08/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:44 pm Topic: RE: Drum roll please...... ah, lassie, it's a wee bonnie thing ye'll be before ye be knowin' it! pp  |
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 Central, MN Member Since: 11/19/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:42 pm Topic: RE: Uhh, can we talk "smell" please . . . What? Who is that pictured in FF's avatar? (I like it )
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 Duodenal Switch (09/18/09) Member Since: 02/17/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:41 pm Last Edit: 11/20/09 4:42 pm Topic: Short attention span... Oh Look! Shiny! Hi there, folks: I've noticed it has been difficult for me to focus my attention on certain things since surgery, specifically sitting down to read anything of length such as a book, a mult-page news article, or essays/examples relating to my career. Now, I'm a pretty avid reader and I had originally hoped to indulge during my recovery. But, when I cracked open a book cover, I'd read about three pages before I'd either fall asleep or find my mind wandering. To a small degree, this has also manifested into some additional absentmindedness. Today, for example, I forgot my purse at home (it wasn't in my "job bag") and had to circle back. My questions are: -- Is this normal and if so, when can I expect it to go away? -- If this is something a little out of the ordinary, at what point should I become concerned and seek medical attention? -- What kinds of things might I do to help this along? Any tips or advice? Thank you in advance for responding! *~ Aimee ~* Captain Obvious and wearing the Literal Hat since 2005  |
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 VA Duodenal Switch (08/09/07) Member Since: 07/23/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:34 pm Topic: ***Friday Bites & Vites*** Hi guys, I'm ready for the weekend!!!!  BITES: (DS Maintenance Mode) B - 2 IDS vanilla-cinnamon protein coffee (60g) (Instructions on my profile) S - Fage yogurt & blueberries S - Atkins shake & coffee (15g) L - tuna salad S - peanuts & pretzels S - tomato sandwich on multi-grain bread D - meat loaf S - CarbSmart ice cream bar S - a 1/2 glass of wine S - IDS cappuccino protein shake (30g) FITNESS: 4 - 15 minute walks (9,442 steps) VITES: morning batch: done 3 calcium batches: done iron batch: done evening batch: done bedtime batch: pending 5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/CW 115/GW 115 |
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 Peoria, AZ Duodenal Switch (07/31/08) Member Since: 05/10/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:31 pm Topic: RE: Everything's Better With Bacon! big city folk have everything  |
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 Santa Clara, UT Duodenal Switch (09/17/08) Member Since: 07/08/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:28 pm Topic: RE: OK, I'm Sold.... Yep, take the rest of the day off with pay!  Kerry  |
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 Puyallup, WA Member Since: 11/09/98 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:23 pm Topic: RE: OK, I'm Sold.... I should go see if I can have a real massage. Called Chiro and they can get me in first thing. MONDAY. OK, 2 days not turning my head. Does that mean I can go home early? Michelle RNY, distal, 10/5/94 |
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 Member Since: 11/17/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:15 pm Topic: RE: RNY to DS in PA Thanks MajorMom. I appreciate the information.  |
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Santa Clara, UT Duodenal Switch (09/17/08) Member Since: 07/08/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:15 pm Topic: RE: OK, I'm Sold.... LOL!!  Get that left side to straighten up and fly right! |
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 Nashville, TN Duodenal Switch (08/11/09) Member Since: 05/18/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:14 pm Topic: RE: Anti-depressants I am a Dr. Husted patient and was told to use at least two weeks to gradually wean from mine. I'm pretty sure he told me this had to do with possible interference from the meds when waking up from anesthesia. I dang sure wanted no such interference, You can probably resume an appropriate med as soon as you can swallow it. My particular med was time released and is therefore no longer appropriate. I may be battling a mild depression, but so far I am continuing to wing my way without it. I want to be forever off as many RX's as possible. Good luck! Grammo!   (Ticker includes 11.5 pounds lost on the two week pre-op liquid diet.) High Weight (09-99) 294 DS Consult Weight (06-09)283 Surgery Weight (8-11-09) 271.5 Goal Weight 130 |
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Puyallup, WA Member Since: 11/09/98 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:09 pm Topic: RE: OK, I'm Sold.... He unscrambled some for me yesterday, (chair) and today, head doesn't turn. I think because the right side was fixed, left side wasn't and now it's really mad. LOL Michelle RNY, distal, 10/5/94 |
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Nashville, TN Duodenal Switch (08/11/09) Member Since: 05/18/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:03 pm Topic: RE: Nerved, submitting to insurance My insurance completely excludes all WLS so I can't speak to what your ins. co. might do at this point. The planets still all lined up for me and I was able to get the money for self pay and my DS is going great. Yours will too! I just hope your planets include the cooperation of your insurance company. Good luck, Gena! Grammo! (Ticker includes 11.5 pounds lost on the two week pre-op liquid diet.) High Weight (09-99) 294 DS Consult Weight (06-09)283 Surgery Weight (8-11-09) 271.5 Goal Weight 130 |
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Santa Clara, UT Duodenal Switch (09/17/08) Member Since: 07/08/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:02 pm Topic: RE: OK, I'm Sold.... LOL! I got the soda lecture from Rhonda too, so I limited myself to only one Diet Pepsi & Lime that evening. That was the most relaxed I can remember being.....ever. I don't ever remember feeling like that before and it was really nice. I'm a little surprised that I have some sore muscles today; but when I think about how much elbow pressure Rhonda put on some of them, I guess it's understandable. I've decided I'm going to try and schedule one every month and see if I can get some of my really tight muscles to loosen up a bit. Kerry |
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VA Duodenal Switch (08/09/07) Member Since: 07/23/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 4:01 pm Topic: RE: RNY to DS in PA Check out Dr Peters. You'll find others on www.dsfacts.com . Good luck and be prepared to travel if Dr Peters doesn't workout. Dr Greenbaum in NJ is a great doc for RNY to DS revisions. William S. Peters DO, FACS Email: wspdo@hotmail.com MidValley Hospital 5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/CW 115/GW 115 |
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hardin, KY Member Since: 08/24/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:59 pm Topic: Nerved, submitting to insurance After reading all I can on WLS for two years, I am to the point they will be submitting all my pre-op test, diet and so on to insuranse on Dec 1, 09 for the DS. I am so ready for it to be "my turn". They say I should hear with in 5-7 days. I have worked so hard mentally, Physic. and emotionally to get tp this point, I am worried something will not be right and insurance will kick it back, WHY, after all this, am I worried now? The goal is in sight, I just want to reach it and also have fears it will not happen. Has this happened to anyone else? thanks Gena |
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Member Since: 11/17/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:52 pm Topic: RNY to DS in PA Hi All, I had my rny surgery in January of 2006. I went from 242lbs on the day of surgery to 175lbs one year later. I lost weight VERY slowly and was NEVER full. After that first year, the weight loss stopped. I stayed around 175 for about 2 weeks and then slowly (oh so slowly) started to gain. I am now back up to 210lbs and seeing no end in sight. I have high blood pressure and just started prilosec for an ulcer near the Gastro/duodenal junction and chronic inflammation of the stomach. I am hoping that someone can help me to find a surgeon who specializes in revising the RNY to the DS in Pennsylvania. I would also like to hear from anyone who has Blue Shield PPO insurance - will they pay for a revision? I live in central PA but am willing to travel. Thanks for listening and for any help that can be given. |
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VA Duodenal Switch (08/09/07) Member Since: 07/23/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:52 pm Topic: RE: Any well-informed surgeons' NUTS out there? Dr Elariny's NUT did give us permission to drink protein shakes and she fed me protein bars once when I had to wait in Dr E's waiting room for over 2 hours. I told her how long I'd been without food and she scrambled like crazy through her samples to give me something to eat. lol Otherwise, I've learned everything from this board and my own trial and error. About a year ago I found a local support group for RNYrs that's run by a friend of VitaLady's. Sally Myers knows how to spell DS and she's friends with a 10 year post-op DSr, but even she has learned a few things she didn't know before from our little group of DSrs that come to her meetings. A really great NUT will listen and learn from you. Gina 5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/CW 115/GW 115 |
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Canada Duodenal Switch (05/13/09) Member Since: 08/27/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:47 pm Topic: RE: 1 YEAR LATER! Incredible!!! Congratulations. You look fantastic. |
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Duodenal Switch (09/18/09) Member Since: 02/17/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:43 pm Topic: RE: Another little milestone... :) Way to go, Dannielle! You are totally rocking your DS!  Keep working it, girl! *~ Aimee ~* Captain Obvious and wearing the Literal Hat since 2005 |
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Duodenal Switch (09/18/09) Member Since: 02/17/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:38 pm Topic: RE: Everything's Better With Bacon! Ooooo... An entire class dedicated to Bacon *and* from the looks of it, isn't trying to be too shy about it either? YUMMY! Looking forward to any recipes posted after the class! *~ Aimee ~* Captain Obvious and wearing the Literal Hat since 2005 |
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Puyallup, WA Member Since: 11/09/98 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:37 pm Topic: RE: Any well-informed surgeons' NUTS out there? I'd be curious, too, since I kinda think it's like asking for a wet-dry or a cat-dog. My plan and my surgeon's are nearly identical (for a good reason), slight variation, but otherwise, very close. I think he wants more iron, less calcium and I'm the other way around. But aside from that, same, same. Michelle RNY, distal, 10/5/94 |
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 VA Member Since: 01/10/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:37 pm Topic: RE: I cut off all my hair!!!!!! LOVE the new sexy doo STAR !! So gorgeous !!! Kim  Lap Band March 2007- SW = 316 DS - 4/24/09 - SW = 255 CW = 185 GW = 155 "we don't have wagons or tools -- we have bacon ! " from Ms. CalCulator 
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 Haslet, TX Duodenal Switch (12/07/09) Member Since: 02/07/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:35 pm Topic: RE: I've become a clinging vine. Same here, But I seem to be centering on getting "everything" in order!! LOL I am a nurse in a trauma area, but catch myself doing funky things, or loosing stuff, I am going to have to put a sticky note to myself!! Debi  |
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 NY Duodenal Switch (07/16/09) Member Since: 10/04/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:34 pm Topic: RE: I cut off all my hair!!!!!! I luv it- You look fabulous! Lap band 12/04 revision to DS on 7/16/09 NYC
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VA Duodenal Switch (08/09/07) Member Since: 07/23/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:32 pm Last Edit: 11/20/09 3:32 pm Topic: RE: Vit K, kinda interesting Michelle's Labs: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *579.3 Surgical malabsorption* 5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/CW 115/GW 115 |
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 Alstead, NH Duodenal Switch (12/02/09) Member Since: 06/14/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:29 pm Topic: Any well-informed surgeons' NUTS out there? I was tickled by Julie's post about her "miracle" NUT. This week I sat through 2 hours of patient education at my surgeon's hospital. I was the only DS-bound patient in a class of 7 or 8 RNY'ers. I got my hopes up when the nutritionist kindly offered to give me a call to let me know how my DS nutritional advice would vary. True to her word, she called the next day, but our conversation wasn't as helpful as I hoped. She said that the diets were essentially the same, but with more vitamin supplementation necessary after DS. I then questioned her about the necessity of the "don't drink while eating" rule. She acknowledged that the DS doesn't leave you with a "pouch" but argued that separating eating from drinking was still a good idea because it would leave me "more full." I decided not to pursue more questions. All this left me wondering whether ANYONE got good nutritional advice from their surgeon's NUTs before surgery. I've learned so much from this board, but something in me yearns to see guidelines that are both "doctor-approved" and correct. Can anyone point me to any? My surgery is on 12/2, and I can't wait! |
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NY Duodenal Switch (07/16/09) Member Since: 10/04/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:15 pm Topic: RE: Onderland XPost  You look terrific. Great job and congrats- I totally feel your excitement! Lap band 12/04 revision to DS on 7/16/09 NYC
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 Marysville, WA Duodenal Switch (09/09/09) Member Since: 07/22/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:13 pm Topic: RE: I've become a clinging vine. Yep, just as the others said, it is the two week nerves! I had them too, and must have told my kids and husband that I love them 20 times a day. I updated all my kids baby books, kept telling dh how to fix the girls hair and how to dress them "just in case" and all that! It is totally normal!!! Soon you will be on the other side and loving life!!! Lisa 229 / 196 / 125  |
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 Franklin, TN Duodenal Switch (05/11/09) Member Since: 04/01/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:12 pm Topic: RE: A miracle - a NUT that gets it  Jenn  |
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Arlen, TX (08/12/06) Member Since: 08/10/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:12 pm Topic: RE: OK, I'm Sold.... Well, I was gonna say, Kerry, if it was a GAL, hopefully it wasn't a "creepy" experience ..  btw, great new pic .. You seem to be getting YOUNGER as time goes by as a post-op ..  The Dark Side Knight - Fighting Obesity One Surgery At A Time! |
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NY Duodenal Switch (07/16/09) Member Since: 10/04/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:09 pm Topic: RE: Another little milestone... :) How wonderfu!  Go U! Lap band 12/04 revision to DS on 7/16/09 NYC
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 Duodenal Switch (05/13/09) Member Since: 04/14/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:07 pm Topic: RE: "bones" and the lap band I just went over and posted. Happy to do it!  |
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NY Duodenal Switch (07/16/09) Member Since: 10/04/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:05 pm Topic: RE: "bones" and the lap band Couldn't agree more.... Lap band 12/04 revision to DS on 7/16/09 NYC
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Arlen, TX (08/12/06) Member Since: 08/10/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:04 pm Last Edit: 11/20/09 3:08 pm Topic: RE: To Poo or not to Poo? that is the question Well, as the "FrankDSer" (hmmm, maybe that should be my new username) I was going to complain that is seems like I go #2 almost every 2 or 3 hours of late .. So, there may be some truth to THAT "DS rumour" .. at least for some of us ..  Thing is, if it's due to high malabsorption, then why the weight re-gain?  And yes, this even happens when I'm eating mostly protein .. My mags are small doses in the a.m. and p.m. .. I only drink soy milk. Never had a problem with Splenda or Nutrasweet before causing a lot of trips .. So I don't think any of those are the cause ..  < awaiting the usual flaming from our "perfect DSers"  > The Dark Side Knight - Fighting Obesity One Surgery At A Time! |
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NY Duodenal Switch (07/16/09) Member Since: 10/04/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 3:00 pm Topic: RE: Everything's Better With Bacon! Yummy! Lap band 12/04 revision to DS on 7/16/09 NYC
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 Duodenal Switch (02/23/09) Member Since: 02/20/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 2:59 pm Topic: Free jeans! I have two pairs of Avenue jeans. One is black, the other dark wash denim. They are a size 26 Average and they are called Denim lites. I was going to send them to Jenn but she is on a great losing streak! If anyone would like to pay the shipping, i would be glad to send them to you. HW 448 SW 427 CW 290.6 GW 199 for now!    |
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Arlen, TX (08/12/06) Member Since: 08/10/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 2:59 pm Topic: RE: I cut off all my hair!!!!!! Very nice, Star ..  That hubby better look out! (dang - 400+ hits on a post about a new hairstyle? You must be popular, girl!  )I've thought about doing the shaved head thing myself, of late .. My hair the last few months seems to be falling out a 2nd time and getting straight and white .. Don't know what's going on, but it's making me feel so old .. With no hair, maybe I'll not look as old ..  The Dark Side Knight - Fighting Obesity One Surgery At A Time! |
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Puyallup, WA Member Since: 11/09/98 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 2:58 pm Topic: RE: Vit K, kinda interesting Good luck with that! LOL While I seem to grasp vit A, D, and some E, vit K "immersion", as in getting it totally into my head, is still eluding me to some degree. The main thing we accomplish is that ppl will check their labs, and everyone will run out and get one more piece to the puzzle, right? Michelle RNY, distal, 10/5/94 |
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NY Duodenal Switch (07/16/09) Member Since: 10/04/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 2:58 pm Topic: RE: Hallelujah.....Onederland!!! Hey there gorgeous. Thanks! Lap band 12/04 revision to DS on 7/16/09 NYC
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NY Duodenal Switch (07/16/09) Member Since: 10/04/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/20/09 2:56 pm Topic: RE: Hallelujah.....Onederland!!! Thank you so much! and LMAO I will keep that in mind for my next fit Lap band 12/04 revision to DS on 7/16/09 NYC
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