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 Dayton, OH Duodenal Switch (10/09/07) Member Since: 04/25/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 9:07 am Topic: RE: Great Low Carb Recipe Source? Is it sad I pretty much only looked at the desserts??? LOL I would so mow on the lemon cheesecake and the Chocolate Parfait with Shaved Chocolate and Strawberry... Mmmmm.. I bookmarked it.  ~Brandy~  HW- 333 SW-306 CW- 144 GW-150 |
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 Huntland, TN Duodenal Switch (10/20/09) Member Since: 09/12/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 9:00 am Topic: Great Low Carb Recipe Source? I've been watching this show on Fit Tv ( a discovery channel) and it seems to me that he has some great low carb recipes and I've even seen some things he does in prep that I would have never thought of doing for low carb food alternatives. |
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 Member Since: 01/14/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:57 am Topic: Vacation post-op / how soon? Hope the title made sense. :-) I have a vacation planned (and paid for - can't reschedule) and am wondering if it'd be best to wait until after that to have my DS? Soooooo anxious to have the DS surgery - but am 'trying' to be smart about it, too! 1) Vacation is 7 days at Walt Disney World w/ my 6 yr old - sort of a "once in a lifetime" trip 2) wanting to have surgery approx. 2 months before going - so 8 weeks recuperation before trip 3) self-pay...... so I'll have more leeway on when to have surgery (but have not seen Dr yet, either! - still waiting on my initial pre-op visit!) Is 2 mo enough time to recuperate/be strong enough/have enough energy to walk and play for 8 hours a day at WDW?? I don't want to be miserable - and certainly don't want to spoil the trip for my little one!! Vets - what would YOU do.....looking back with wisdom and knowledge? Thanks!!!! Julie "Never trust a skinny chef" - As a 'soon to be skinny' chef, I intend to change that!!  
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 Member Since: 07/11/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:54 am Topic: RE: Band on bypass WTF I stay out of the urging altogether. It's too frustrating. Someone who has done research and soul searching will figure it out for themselves. Someone who wants to be told what to do, isn't ready for surgery. I've gotten cynical with the band advertising too-it focuses on what it's NOT and not on what it will do and I believe that is a deliberate attempt to haul in magic bullet seeker dollars. ironically, by misleading the public, the advertisers are killng the stats for the band more surely and swiftly than anyone else could do. And none of the advertising for any of the surgeries deals with the head issues that have to be addressed. You cannot be 100 or 200 pounds overweight without some head issues-sorry-I just don't buy it. And, to bring it back to the original topic-if you are looking for a band on top of another procedure-you (in my opinion) should be looking in your own head, not your stomach. Find something to be happy about....
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 Playa del Rey, CA Member Since: 11/15/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:53 am Topic: RE: Band on bypass WTF I was told it may be a possibility. I still did it putting it in the same catagory as the other objects I mentioned above. Sorry you haven't done well with yours. : (  Proud Winner of 2008 Batty Award Hottest Lesbian on R&R !!! Hell YEAH!!! |
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Huntland, TN Duodenal Switch (10/20/09) Member Since: 09/12/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:48 am Topic: RE: 4 Week up Date Congrats on your recover so far. |
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 Ludington, MI (08/09/06) Member Since: 06/17/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:46 am Topic: RE: Being discharged today; a few questions I swear, this must vary from person to person. I was only not hungry for the first 48 hours. After that, I was hungry, had a good appetite and enjoyed food and I'm still that way. I never had to remind myself to eat - my stomach did it for me. Granted, I still have high volume days and non high volume days, but truly, I never lost my appetite! Julie R - Ludington, Michigan Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan HW: 282 - 5'4" SW: 268 GW: 135 CW: 120 |
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 Duodenal Switch (06/16/05) Member Since: 06/26/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:39 am Topic: RE: Probiotic/Protein suggestions please. Mike, You've gotten some good suggestions and I have 1 more: What kind of calcium is she taking? If it is anything with magnesium in it, change to one with NO magnesium. The magnesium in the combos is almost always magnesium oxide which can cause diarrhea. HTH, Michele 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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 Wilmington, DE Duodenal Switch (06/19/06) Member Since: 07/18/05[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:36 am Topic: RE: I'm switched, b*tches! Congratulations! Welcome to the Dark Side! sw:298/cw:152/no goal set       "Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open." --J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire  |
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Dayton, OH Duodenal Switch (10/09/07) Member Since: 04/25/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:29 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... You better watch out!!!!! I'm comin' for ya. ~Brandy~ HW- 333 SW-306 CW- 144 GW-150 |
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Dayton, OH Duodenal Switch (10/09/07) Member Since: 04/25/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:29 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Renee... I do alot of flights for my work .. planning... searching for best prices and booking for speakers and whatnot flying in... I would be happy to search at work for you... I can check Orlando to Cincy and Orlando to Dayton and see which is cheaper... I also suggest (even though they say this is not true) Mid-Morning on Tuesdays is the BEST time to find cheap flights. Air Tran has flights flight to both Indy and Dayton from Orlando and they are usually under $200 for round trip. Quite a few of the people I book refuse to travel on Airtran, because it's usually a smaller plane and not as roomy.. Plus there is usually a connection in Atlanta. You could pick up DSers there too.. LOL Also, when you check (unless you want me to) use Kayak to get your intial search and then actually go to the airline sites... I book through the airline sites more often then not. OHHHHH... Why not get Kerry to get his helicopter and just make trips to pick everyone up??? LOL ~Brandy~ HW- 333 SW-306 CW- 144 GW-150 |
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 Spean Bridge, United Kingdom Duodenal Switch (01/03/10) Member Since: 06/30/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:25 am Topic: RE: 4 Week up Date Oh Christ I know it's a ******g disaster! Don't eat peanuts or corn...that's all I'm saying!!!!   |
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 Camby, IN Duodenal Switch (12/04/09) Member Since: 05/06/09[Latest Posts] | |
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Dayton, OH Duodenal Switch (10/09/07) Member Since: 04/25/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:23 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Oooh.. Chad.. You are an Indy DSer I haven't kissed!!!!!! :) ~Brandy~ HW- 333 SW-306 CW- 144 GW-150 |
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Camby, IN Duodenal Switch (12/04/09) Member Since: 05/06/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:20 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... The Indy airport is on the way from my house to Lori's, so I can pick people up here too.  |
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hardin, KY Member Since: 08/24/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:20 am Topic: RE: 4 Week up Date Thanks all, I am still learning and the DS is a learning process from the get go. I am just starting to find out what I can eat at this point and what a can't. The journey continues....lol |
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 Grand Rapids, MI Duodenal Switch (12/13/07) Member Since: 02/05/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:18 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Oh you, and those jalapeno poppers DEFINITELY get a vote! Actually, I think you get the deciding vote! NEXT MILESTONE: normal BMI!! |
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Camby, IN Duodenal Switch (12/04/09) Member Since: 05/06/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:17 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Did you hear that Lori? LUCY CAN'T COME THE THIRD WEEKEND OF JULY. So no bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos if you make it then. Just sayin'. |
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Wilmington, DE Duodenal Switch (06/19/06) Member Since: 07/18/05[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:15 am Topic: RE: Worst Support Group Session EVER *VENTING* My PCP told me how different I am from her RNY patients - how I'm so much more on top of my vitamins, labs, and general knowledge about my surgery. I blamed the surgical practices that churn out bypasses & bands without adequate followup: Tums & Flintstones for vitamins & calcium and an inadequate diet plan with little guidance. But yeah, I think you're right. I think because most of us have had to fight with doctors, insurance, etc. to get our DS, we're in general more informed than other surgical types. We HAVE to be. sw:298/cw:152/no goal set "Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open." --J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire |
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 Chicago, IL Duodenal Switch (02/22/08) Member Since: 11/22/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:15 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Nooooo...just a cheek kiss. I won't say WHICH cheek, though. I AM a lady and all. Nicolle |
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 Duodenal Switch (04/09/08) Member Since: 10/03/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:14 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... The second Saturday in July the 10th would be great... the third Saturday being the 17Th is Charlie's big birthday bash.. I am having his family in from all over the country and wouldn't be able to make it then.. I am having a big surprise party for him... So I vote for the 10Th LOL if i get a vote ;)
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Grand Rapids, MI Duodenal Switch (12/13/07) Member Since: 02/05/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:14 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Please Renee, please come!! NEXT MILESTONE: normal BMI!! |
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Dayton, OH Duodenal Switch (10/09/07) Member Since: 04/25/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:14 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... I think we plan on leaving earlier this time... We gotta eat!!! LOL And Cheese is a ritual. It's our mid-ride snack... and they got a bathroom and who cares if it gets stunk up, it's in the middle of nowhere. ~Brandy~ HW- 333 SW-306 CW- 144 GW-150 |
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Member Since: 07/11/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:12 am Topic: RE: Band on bypass WTF It's easy to do-my image of me in a certain size pants always assumed health would follow-pants size and health are two different things. Life is complicated. Find something to be happy about....
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Grand Rapids, MI Duodenal Switch (12/13/07) Member Since: 02/05/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:12 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... I got the mouth kiss, did you? Brandy has wonderful lips! I just may opt for tongue this year!! NEXT MILESTONE: normal BMI!! |
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 Springfield, MO Member Since: 07/28/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:11 am Topic: RE: Stop vits before lab work? Thanks! I see you're 9 years out from your surgery. It's good to see vets with long term success. Karen Highest weight:261 (2/07), First Consult weight: 242 (12/4/07)  |
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Wilmington, DE Duodenal Switch (06/19/06) Member Since: 07/18/05[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:11 am Topic: RE: Worst Support Group Session EVER *VENTING* Oh, honey, that sucks. I've used OH pretty much exclusively for my support group for the last 5 years - since preop days. It was and is much better than any IRL group I could have found in my area. You can't even get a DS in Delaware, and the closest DS surgeon when I was having surgery was Dr. Peters in Scranton. I wasn't driving all the way up there! DSers have to advocate all the time for our surgery. Get used to it, because it never goes away. sw:298/cw:152/no goal set "Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open." --J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire |
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Grand Rapids, MI Duodenal Switch (12/13/07) Member Since: 02/05/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:11 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... I've already told the MIDS that the party is the 2nd weekend in July.... and that you didn't want to have it, but would be forced to!! Looks like I may only be able to do the weekend thing, which completely bums me out. Work, and all the time I can break away from it being spent in Guatemala.... hopefully my life will be normal next year. Hubs to the party with me, and you & I planning a great vacation together!! NEXT MILESTONE: normal BMI!! |
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Springfield, MO Member Since: 07/28/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:10 am Topic: RE: Stop vits before lab work? That makes sense. I'm also a bit fanatical about making sure I don't end up deficient, so I think I'll keep taking mine. Thanks Karen Highest weight:261 (2/07), First Consult weight: 242 (12/4/07) |
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 cedar key, FL Duodenal Switch (12/21/08) Member Since: 02/15/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:08 am Topic: RE: I Have Limited Connectivity for Posting Bites & Vites raining here today, stay safe & inside is the best place to be as long as u have power, hopefully this crappy weather will end soon!! ill try to send some warmer weather your way. stay warm & hope it ends soon  the only way up is to stop looking down!!  |
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Grand Rapids, MI Duodenal Switch (12/13/07) Member Since: 02/05/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:07 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Anyone coming with MVADS, don't plan on being on time. They stop for food & Amish cheese. DS priorities, I fully understand, but leave a bit earlier to get it all in -and- be on time for the party! NEXT MILESTONE: normal BMI!! |
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 Warrington, PA Duodenal Switch (02/03/10) Member Since: 06/23/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:05 am Topic: RE: 100 lbs gone forever and hello there ONEderland! That is so amazing. Good for you! Laura M, Jenna Lynn and Ginger R are my angels. Thanks, girls! |
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Dayton, OH Duodenal Switch (10/09/07) Member Since: 04/25/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:02 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Oh Val... You REALLY must try these... Seriously... They are the best ever... and dare I say it... My feet can get very warm.... almost too warm at times.. Next time we get together I'll bring them. LOL They are sheepskin lined. Which is what Uggs are made out of... ANOTHER DS MUST HAVE!!! Seriously I think we should be released from the hospital with these things. ~Brandy~ HW- 333 SW-306 CW- 144 GW-150 |
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Dayton, OH Duodenal Switch (10/09/07) Member Since: 04/25/06[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:00 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Yes that one!!!! even though I should have just planted one directly on your like you first wanted to.. HAHAHA... Kimberley got that in July... ~Brandy~ HW- 333 SW-306 CW- 144 GW-150 |
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Spean Bridge, United Kingdom Duodenal Switch (01/03/10) Member Since: 06/30/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 8:00 am Topic: RE: Monday's Carb Confessional. Dance on in. Hmmm today Karen Carpenter tolerated: 1/4 bowl of special K bliss with full fat lacto-free milk 1 carton of drinking pro-biotic yogurt 2 cups of tea with full fat milk Three big chunks of slow cooked beef in a wine and tomato gravy base with some carrot and taters (about 1/2 cup or more) Hmmm that's it! I've still got a liter of pear and apple cordial to drink and tonight's dinner to think about. I might eat re-fried beans and some cheese! |
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 Duodenal Switch Member Since: 01/24/10[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:59 am Topic: RE: Worst Support Group Session EVER *VENTING* ooops!!!!!  Okay don't hate me!!! I'm so sorry about the gender confusion!! Should have known from the profile pic!! WOW MAN YOU"VE GOT BALLS!!!! okay is that better? LOL and you're right about being paid to know those things. I worked as a physicians assistant for a while and I always made a point of checking patient hx before talking to them! Not knowing what you're talking about is very unprofessional and makes you look stupid!! Who would want that?? Maeya  |
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 Hermitage, TN Duodenal Switch (02/24/09) Member Since: 08/11/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:57 am Topic: RE: 100 lbs gone forever and hello there ONEderland! Congrats on hitting 100 pounds lost and 198 all at the same time. I can not wait to join you in Onderland (my scale has been stuck around 204/203 for weeks). You sure are rocking the DS - We will be starting the Nashville Area DS support group on March 11th (I will post more info when it gets closer) - I hope you can make it down for that I would love to meet you in person. 480/435/203/230 HW/SW/CW/GW High BMI - 61.6 Current BMI 26.1 232 pounds since surgery 277 pounds total (27 UNDER GOAL) I LOVE MY DS   |
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 Duodenal Switch (09/16/08) Member Since: 02/24/08[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:55 am Topic: RE: Stop vits before lab work? Hey I just saw you are very far out of your DS. How is your health? KAREN   |
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Spean Bridge, United Kingdom Duodenal Switch (01/03/10) Member Since: 06/30/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:53 am Topic: RE: 4 Week up Date Well done! I hope you turn the corner soon nausea wise. It sucks to feel sick! |
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 "The OG", OH Duodenal Switch (10/31/05) Member Since: 11/05/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:52 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Now, if I were at home, I'd have my microwaveable slippers on, myself. Nothing warms me to the bone than 2 and a half minutes, then slipping my feet in. Valerie Working my 4th year of maintaining goal (normal) weight There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..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: 2/9/10 7:50 am Topic: RE: DS cards with info with good and also necessary requirements Man, I don't think there's enough space on the card to say all I want to say. Valerie Working my 4th year of maintaining goal (normal) weight There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes |
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 Central, FL Duodenal Switch (01/28/08) Member Since: 08/27/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:46 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... That would be awesome. If I flew I would fly out of Orlando. We have a lot of time to think about it and try to arrange it. I know we would have so much fun! Renee I  My DS SW/263 CW/140 GW/150 Extended Tummy Tuck (Anchor Cut), Breast Lift w/Implants 06/29/09 Brachioplasty & Medial Thigh Lift w/Lipo 10/21/09 |
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 Duodenal Switch (08/04/09) Member Since: 04/22/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:46 am Topic: RE: 4 Week up Date Congrats and keep up the good work!! Lisa Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning, the devil says "Oh crap, she's up!"  |
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 Indianapolis, IN Duodenal Switch (11/12/09) Member Since: 07/22/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:43 am Topic: RE: CANCELLED: Indy DS Dinner Tomorrow next week would be fine for me :) |
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 kissimmee, FL Member Since: 12/12/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:42 am Topic: RE: Food review: Chicken Cheese sausage from Sam's ANyone know if BJ's does them?? I am not a member at sams. Yorkie x Had a band in 2005 at 280lbs, had band removed and DS done on Jan 22nd 08 at 220lbs in Spain, now 135lbs and a size 4!! Happy as a Clam!!
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Dontcha love the DS? It's the best tool around!! 
 IN Duodenal Switch (01/07/08) Member Since: 02/24/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:41 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... You this one?  ~Jessica SW 271/ CW 137 / GW 145 Come hang out with the Indianapolis DS group -- calendar of events now online! |
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kissimmee, FL Member Since: 12/12/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:41 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... Me too, me too!!! I wanna go!!! (Stamping feet  ). If I could get cover in the shop then I would so be up for travelling up with you Renee, maybe we can pull Red and Stormy in too??Yorkie xx Had a band in 2005 at 280lbs, had band removed and DS done on Jan 22nd 08 at 220lbs in Spain, now 135lbs and a size 4!! Happy as a Clam!!
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Central, FL Duodenal Switch (01/28/08) Member Since: 08/27/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:39 am Topic: RE: snow... ds.. July.... I'm going to check on flights and I'll see if anyone down this way would be interested in making the trip. From my hometown it's a 14.5 hour drive....ugh! Flying is sounding better and better...LOL Renee I My DS SW/263 CW/140 GW/150 Extended Tummy Tuck (Anchor Cut), Breast Lift w/Implants 06/29/09 Brachioplasty & Medial Thigh Lift w/Lipo 10/21/09 |
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 Duodenal Switch (12/28/09) Member Since: 08/04/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:35 am Topic: RE: Good comparison chart of all four surgeries? "Unfortunately, until an alternative turns up with all four procedures, I think that LapSF one is going to continue getting passed around like the town **** at a keg party." lmfao!!!  Surgery Weight: 301 Current Weight: 260 Goal Weight: 150 |
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 Member Since: 10/06/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/10 7:30 am Topic: RE: 4 Week up Date Congratulations on your progress so far. New friends are Silver-Old friends are Gold-All friends are Priceless. Author Unknown Donalda |
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