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Appeal to Insurance Commissioner...? Ugh!!! - I'm cross posting this to the PB site too. Sorry, it's long too. And pardon my French. Has anyone had to appeal to their state insurance commissioner? I could certainly use an...

Age When You Got the DS - A recent post made me start thinking....look out world....a blond thinking! At what age did you get your DS and how long have you had it? Of course ladies, that will reveal your a...

Self Pay - Best Surgeon in the U.S.? - Long story short - I had the gastric sleeve in December 2010, lost 57 pounds and have gained about 35 of it back. Lost 113 through diet and exercise even before the 2010 surgery an...

Second Appeal for Revision Pending - Kind of venting. Sooooo tired of the process. It's a good thing I'm a creative writer. I have found a gazillion different ways to say "I'm still fat, my sleeve is jacked up, the...

Revision Denied...Again - I'm curious what the vets here think of the new reason. I was sleeved 2 years ago, have gained nearly all the weight back that I lost. Now I'm looking to get the DS, have my sleeve...

Nutrition Levels with DS - I've been reading posts and see such a variety in numbers. If and when my appeal/reconsideration is approved, I want to have clear goals but I need some help in setting those. A...

Hair Loss After Revision - was it worse, same, bet - For those of you who have had a revision, was your hair loss about the same as with your first surgery? Was it worse? Was it better (less)? The only major surgery I've ever had...

60, 80, 100, 120 - Minimum protein? - I've seen a variety of minimums on the forums. My surgeon, who seems to be one of the great DS and revision surgeons, says 80-90 grams per day is my goal. With my sleeve it is only...

DS Vitamin List from Surgeon - Opinions? - I received a list during my consultation and am curious what the vets think of this list.  I've seen several posts on vitamins but I've been lost in understand all of them.  The si...

Complex Carbs vs. Simple Carbs in Recipes - How do - Sorry for the long post, I just thought I would finally bring up my concern and ask for feedback. A main concern I have with the DS is how carbs will impact me after DS surgery....

Protein Shake Comparison (x-post) - Just thought I would share the nutrition information I pulled on several protein shakes. I simply used Google so this info may vary. The info is based on chocolate except for the t...

Protein Shake Comparison (x-post) - Just thought I would share the nutrition information I pulled on several protein shakes. I simply used Google so this info may vary. The info is based on chocolate except for the t...

Protein Shake Comparison (x-post) - Just thought I would share the nutrition information I pulled on several protein shakes. I simply used Google so this info may vary. The info is based on chocolate except for the t...

Surgeon nicked my spleen but revision looks promis - Just thought I would share.... I was sleeved in December 2010. Long story short, there were complications during surgery and I needed a couple of blood transfusions during my we...

Surgeon nicked my spleen but revision looks promis - Just thought I would share.... I was sleeved in December 2010.  Long story short, there were complications during surgery and I needed a couple of blood transfusions during my w...

Medical Bill Consolidation - Questions - I believe my surgery will be covered by insurance, but I will still be responsible for 20% (up to $4,000) plus a $500 deductible. After the estimate from my surgeon's office, my po...

What happens if you forget to eat with a DS? - I'm just curious what happens if you forget to eat after you have the DS.  Do you get shaky, a stomach ache, light-headed, etc.?  I forgot to eat lunch yesterday and I had stomach ...

Sleeve to DS - Questions for Doc (X-Post) - Just thought I would share my list in case it might help someone else. Feel free to share anything I might have missed. I also welcome your answers and feedback if you've already b...

Sleeve to DS - List of Questions for Doc - Just thought I would share my list in case it might help someone else.  Feel free to share anything I might have missed.  I also welcome your answers and feedback if you've already...

Anal Sex with a DS or RNY - This is way TMI.  You've been warned!!! Knowing that there are potential bowl issues with the DS, and possibly the RNY, has any female who had one of these surgeries attempted a...

Sleeve revision to Gastric Bypass or DS - suggesti - I would love to hear from individuals who have had revisions from the sleeve to either the gastric bypass or the DS.  The pros and cons to each would be a great start.  Thanks ...

What's the truth about POOP? - If my subject line got your attention and you've had the DS (or know someone who has), please share your experience (the good, the bad and the smelly) about your bowel movements po...