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How do I get out of this stall? - I am a little over 7 months out and have lost consistantly since before Christmas.  Now I haven't really budged a pound.  I even have been a lot more active and exercising more.  I...

DS'ers able to donate blood? - Are there any  concerns with donating blood after having surgery?  I am three months out, lost 60 lbs.  Love my DS, but wondering if I can continue to donate blood?  What about jus...

What is your favorite part of your body? -  I am only 1month post op.  Lost 29 lbs, and loving it.  I know I have a long way to go, but I am seeing many  changes already.  I love that my fingers are smaller, my wedding ring...

Waffle recipe, is it DS friendly? -  I found this waffle recipe from Alton Brown, on Good eats, Food network.  I was just wondering if it would work for a DS 5 .5 ounces of Old Fasion oatmeal  (approx 1 1/2 cups p...

Out 2 weeks and eating? - I had the surgery 2 weeks ago.  I am suppose to be on "soft foods", which I normally am eating cottage cheese, oatmeal, cheese, but I am noticing I have an aversion to canned meat,...

I just had the DS a week ago. I couldn't have asked for a better...

I am on a hunt for a dessert... - I have had the DS for 1 1/2 weeks out.  I am on mushy foods and I really want a cookie or cake dessert... any thing out there to help this craving.  I have eaten applesauce, SF Jel...

HOME and DRINKING! -  Wow!  My surgery went very well.  I don't think I could of asked for a better experience.  Yes the first 24 hours after was YUCKY!!! but I expected that and just pushed through.  ...

Relationship question? - For the DSers who were in a committed relationship before surgery... has the surgery changed your relationship with your significant other?  Do they feel threatened by the fact you...

optifast? - When I thought I was getting the RNY from a different surgen, He was recommending a liquid diet for a month so I purchased a month supply of Optifast chocolate, strawberry, and van...

I am needing advice - My parents 50th anniversary celebration is coming up July 14th.  My parents have requested all 7 children and family be together.  Of course that includes me driving 15 hours acros...

It has finally happened!!! - Believe it or not I finally have been approved and have a true surgery date.. JUNE 29th.  So glad to have a date, but extremely frustrated that it has taken since March 15th  to ge...

Pain Question? - I have had 3 c- sections.  Is the pain and body manuvering anything like after having a c- section? How long is one in pain after the DS?  I am just trying to get my head around wh...

OMGoodness Really!!! - I am finally approved to have my DS surgery. I have been waiting since March 15th and today Anthem/ Drs office, finally got their act together and gave me an approval number.  It h...

?? about the DS surgery?? - Is there anyway to ensure that I get the full DS surgery instead of the sleeve/ 2 part surgery to a DS?  What are the main reasons why people get the 2 part?  Is it just a matter o...

Forest Lawn Hospital in Dallas TX? - Dr. Stewart's office is recommending that I use the Forest Lawn Hospital in Dallas TX.  My only concern is that it is an out of network with my insurance, but... they say they woul...

Seriously about to pull my hair out! - I am so frustrated!!  I should have a surgery date by now and it still hasn't happened. I already had a Pre D from my insurance for the RNY, but upon learning about the DS, decided...

Frustrated - Today I should have already had my surgery... today I was hoping that I would be recovering... today was suppose to start my new life.... well today is just a regularly ordinary da...

tired of being fat - Today I realized how tired I am of being overweight.  I am sick of feeling tired, out of breath and unmotivated.  My back and feet hurt all the time.  I have a hard time getting up...

One Step closer... - I got my endoscopy done today.  It was such not a big deal.  No pain, no problems, just an IV, go to sleep, wake up, felt drunk all day, slept it off, on with the next loop to jump...