Karamay posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Lift Chair Rentals - Hello!!  Well the big day is almost here!  I am scheduled for a LBL, BL, & AL with Dr. Capella on Dec 11th.  I am planning ahead & having read some of the great suggestions for ite...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
One more question...Calcium, Vit D & PTH level - Ok....so last question...all stemming from my 12-month labs & the trending I have seen.  My doctor orders levels on my calcium & ionized calcium, which both are looking fantasti...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Cholesterol Getting Higher?? - I know DS patients typically have very low cholesterol levels.  I was 216 (total) before surgery & then dropped to 133 right afterwards & maintained that for 6 months.  At my 9-...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Vit A Infusions? - I am 13 months out & have been tracking my labs.  All my levels are good and are either tracking up or are staying even.....all except for Vit A.  On a 'normal' range of 38-98 u...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Smashed the scale this morning.... - It was liberating too.....maybe I need to see a 'therapist' about this?  It was great because after I threw it down about 3-4 times it broke into 2 pieces...the top came off the...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
I ate the bones!!!!! - Just kidding!  So 95% of the time, I pack my own lunch so I know what I am eating...protein, fat, calories, carbs, etc....yes I track it all everyday!!  I am an accountant and I...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Vitamin B Reaction - OK...so I have been faithfully taking my Vitalady DS pre-packaged vitamins for over a month...just switched from the Bariatric Advantage chewables 'stock' I had.  Over the last ...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Over the hump....downhill from here!!! - I am just over 3 months out and have lost just over half of my weight!!!  WOO! HOO!  The DS is amazing!  For anyone on the fence or for anyone just healing from surgery, this is...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Net Carbs, Sugar Alcohols, & Artificial Sweetn - In an effort to get my protein in, I have been researching & tasting different protein bars.  I really like the Met-Rx  Protein Plus bars, but I have a few questions: -There...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Period after DS Surgery - Question for the ladies (sorry guys)!! 3 days after my surgery I got my period, which was a little early but expected since I know it can happen. My question is....it has been al...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Common Channel/Absorption Question - I just had my 6 week post-op follow-up visit with my surgeon and I asked him about the length of my common channel.  He told me he made it 150 cc, which is longer than 'normal' ...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
More wrong guidance? Calling all Vets! - OK, I am finding out so many things in this forum that was wrong information given to me by my 'medical team' for DSers...only low fat items, only 80g protein/day, the level of ...

Karamay posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
DS surgery 1 Mth ago...am I eating too much? - Hello everyone!!  I am a newbie!  I had a lap-DS on 12/18/12 and am doing great!  I have lost 30 lbs, no nausea/vomiting, tolerating food well, all incision sites fully healed a...
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