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Poop question - Sorry about the subject matter, but everyone poops, right? I've always assumed that the color since the DS has been generally lighter than pre-DS because food moves more qui...

Bowel issue - I am 6 mos out Sleeve>DS.  I don't have a problem with diarrhea—I would describe it more like little fluffy clouds of poo.  But when I do need to go, the need is rather ur...

Numb patches - I have noticed random patches of numb skin—on my thigh, top of my foot, side of my belly, above one side of my groin.  Like if I run my nails across my skin I can feel the...

Gut bacteria and weight loss - Although this refers to RNY, the idea that our gut bacteria can aid weight loss and can be linked to super absorption is compelling.   http://www.reuters.com/article/201...

Protein and PDCAAS scores - I have been having a time with my NUT about which protein powders are good.  We all know that Isolates are best, and to stay away from protein concentrates and collagenized prot...

VSG --> DS - I am scheduled for Wednesday to revise my VSG to a DS.  Since I don't need to follow the liquid/puree diet immediately post-op since my stomach has long well healed, I was wonde...

Studies on WLS and T2DM resolution - I used to have a boatload of medical journal/studies bookmarked that showed all of the benefits of WLS, or comparisons of different WLS, specifically as it relates to resolution of...

Question for the pros - I am considering revising my VSG to a DS.  I started at 507 and will have my one year surgiversary next week, am down a total of 145.  However, since April, my loss has come to a c...

Oral alternative to metformin - Prior to surgery I was taking Glipizide and Actos, which controlled my bg well, with A1C around 6.0 I stopped all meds after surgery, and now bg ranges 140-170 and A1C went up to ...