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Anyone heard from Inkedandsleeved? - We had surgery on the same day but I haven't heard how she's doing...

Quick survey-How long before taking pills again? - I'm wondering how long people were advised to wait before resuming taking pills again? (Like swallowing tylenol pills instead of drinking tylenol liquid?)

Good Lord! - I get it, I get it, I made the decision to get this surgery on Monday, fully informed of all the risks.....but holy cow I did not expect this amount of diarrhea......I know that st...

C freold feet....... - I leave to get switched day after tomorrow and I'm getting some serious cold feet.....I will go through with it because it is what I want but I'm nervous about the no carbs thing, ...

Greek yogurt plus chocolate protein powder=chocola - Does the protein powder need to be in a liquidy liquid to be best absorbed? I'm trying to figure out how to best eat get in my protein without having as little to swallow as possib...

Good Primary Care Doc in Joburg? - Has anyone worked with or know of a DS friendly good primary care doc in Joburg? I'm in the market.

Update on Kenya? - I followed her journey but haven't seen her around for awhile, is everything ok with her?

Frustrated....it's a little long, sorry! - I'm feeling very frustrated-my master plan is falling apart....I have surgery scheduled on December 19th in India with an experienced DS surgeon, Dr. Lakdawala (same surgeon that B...

Slow weight loss post-revision with lap band? - I'm wondering if the slower weight loss post-revision applies to revisions from lap bands or is it only from revisions from the other surgies? I'm not too concerned about how quick...

Chocolate protein shake+microwave=Delicious Hot ch - I live overseas so I'm waiting with baited breate for VitaLady's samples to slowly come in a friend's suitcase but was wondering if nuking chocolate protein shakes works? I love me...

Sipping liquids... - Is this a forever thing or just during recovery from the surgery? How long are we talking about here? I'm shopping for sippy cups, has anybody tried the Nalgene Grip N' Gulp? Othe...

Taking your pills - What is the hardest part of making sure that you are compliant with taking all your supplements? Is it remembering to do it? Or is it that some of the supplements have side effects...

Any vets still have a bum? - Hi Vets, any of you still have a butt after losing a bunch of weight? I've heard and seen a lot of people who have nothing back there but are there those who still have some junk i...

DS Failure? - Curious if anyone knows of anybody with a failed DS? As in, ended up gaining most of their weight back? I haven't seen any stories about this, like with RNY, but I'm sure they are ...

Quick Survey-Back to work? - Hi guys, Just a quick survey. How long before you were back to work after your surgery? I have a sit behind the computer all day office type job and am wondering how long it wil...

Tell me honestly.... - How many DS'ers drink carbonated beverages, especially diet or seltzer water? I know that some people might yell because I think all surgeons say not to do it after weight loss sur...

DS Surgeons in India? - Any recommendations for DS surgeons in India? I live overseas can't return to the US to get it (before people who haven't ventured far outside of the their home jump all over me, a...

Band to RNY a mistake?? - I am terrified that I am going to fail with RNY as I failed miserably with the lap band....the doctor does not want to convert to DS because of the malnutrition dangers....but I've...