M. Walker posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Pannectimy done and question about gurdle/binder - Hi, had the panneclectimy done last Tuesday, came home Thursday with 2 drains and this binder thing. Is the binder for comfort or does it help in the healing process? How tight s...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
When did you go for your consult for skin removal? - My journey from 12/2010 to now has got me from 411 lbs to 234 lbs. Yeah!!! I want to get to 180 lbs. So another 54 lbs to go. My question is when did you go for your consult for...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
When did you go to plastic surgeon for consult??? - My journey from 12/2010 to now has got me from 411 lbs to 234 lbs. Yeah!!! I want to get to 180 lbs. So another 54 lbs to go. My question is when did you go for your consult for...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Is there a difference between hemmoroids (sp?) and - I have never had anything like this. So are they two separate issues? And how do I know the difference? All I know my butt hurt Saturday after my first BM and I noticed that...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Sneezing question - Hi everyone, I have noticed that one of my signs that I am just at that point of not needing anymore food intake, I start sneezing. Maybe 3 to 4 times straight. Anyone else? ...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
How do I make a protein coffee? - I love, love coffee, but I have seen so many folks drink protein cofffe to get protein totals in. How do some of you make it and with what type of protein? Thanks so much.

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Sore butt?!?! - OK, doing fine with adjusting to the aftermath of now being a DSer. Listened and read all your wonderful posts, comments and suggestions and I now feel I am getting the swing of e...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Constipation - Ok had a week of being scared to poo my pants, but the last couple weeks this is how my schedule has been. One day poo (hard, then little more liquid, not much though then poo a...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Help on bathroom issue. - I know I am a new DS, but I am really getting nervous about the bathroom issue. I have already did not make it to the bathroom the other day and that was just awful. I was home s...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
2nd week diet - What were you eating your second week out? I know I have not eaten right. Just can't do the broth and stuff. Making me nautious just think of the same old same old stuff. I did...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Heartburn/indigestion - I was wondering why I am having so much heartburn and indigestion? I was taking my priolosic daily before surgery. I am afraid to start up on my pills since I don't have very muc...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Sleeve to DS folks?????????? - I will be having my DS on 2/13/13. I was sleeved in 2010 and have lost about half of what I needed to. I am hoping the DS will help me on my journey. Are there very many of you ...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Doctor question - Has anyone had Dr. Scott (My New Self at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, MO)perform the duodenal switch on them? Thanks for any information.

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Sleeve to Bypass - Anyone out there?!?!?! - I am going through with the process of revision to the bypass form the sleeve. Anyone go through this? Thanks so much.

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
DS surgeon request - Are there any DS surgeons in the St. Louis, Mo area? If so, who? Recommend?

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Ever heard of "starvation mode"? - Hi, I posted a few weeks ago about my stall since late Aug and early Sept. I followed some advice and posted everything I ate on myfitnesspal.com and showed it to my nutritioni...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Magical Carb Number - Please Help - I never really keep track of the amount of carbs I eat. I try to keep them low, and I know to get 60g or more protein, but I know I was told to keep the carbs to a certain number ...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Gastric bypass after sleeve - Anyone have UHC? And wanting to go ahead and get the gastric bypass? Just wondering the criteria they want or if there is a time limit as to when they will authorize the bypass?

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Recommendation for a good plastic surgeon in St. L - Hi, Wondering is anyone has a good recommendation for a plastic surgeon in St. Louis, MO?

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Recommendation for a good plastic surgeon in St. L - Hi, Wondering is anyone has a good recommendation for a plastic surgeon in St. Louis, MO?

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Gallbladder removed - Hi everyone, I had my sleeve a year ago Dec 14th and Wed I had my gallbladder removed. I am hurting like heck. I guess it is the gas, but it sure hurts. I think I am in more ...

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Anyone go from sleeve to RNY??? - Iam contemplating having the RNY now. I have stalled for 3 months at 106 pounds lost. Can't get past that mark. Need to loose another 100 pounds. Getting very frustrated.

M. Walker posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Anyone considering going from sleeve to RNY? - I am contemplating having the RNY now. I have stalled for 3 months at 106 pounds lost. Can't get past that mark. Need to loose another 100 pounds. Getting very frustrated.

M. Walker set a surgery date: Dec 14, 2010. 13 years, 4 months ago
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Aug 11, 2006
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