Darice N.
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago
i had my DS ON 8/31 & had a bout of diarrhea a couple of days later. I took Imodium to control the diarrhea & I haven't had a BM since. Do I need to take something like Miralax since it's been 7 days? I am still on full liquids. Before surgery I had co
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago
i had my revision to DS done on August 31st. I'm doing great. I haven't weighed in a week because I haven't gotten home yet. My friend & I spent the day touring San Diego today & we go home tomorrow. Dr. Alejandro Lopez & his staff at Vida Hospital we
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago
Ok. I finally figured out how to get the little ticker picture and how to add my photo, now I need to know how to get the
stats, ie. starting weight, surgery weight, goal weight, etc. on the bottom of my posts. Can anyone help me with that?</
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
Has anyone had to take cash into Mexico to pay for your surgery? I get a discount if I pay in cash. I'm concerned about the safety
of taking that much cash through customs and security.
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
Are the Syntrax nectar fruit flavored protein powders good for the clear liquid phases of pre-op & post-op surgery?
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
I am terrified that I won't lose the amount of weight that I would like. When I got my lap band 11 years ago I only lost 45 lbs. I guess I really shouldn't complain. I lost from 265 down to 220, but I needed and wanted to lose closer to 100 lbs. I h
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
Does anyone know of a bariatric surgeon anywhere from Dallas to Little Rock or Shreveport who will do follow-ups for DS done in Mexico?
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
Has anyone ever been told that if you've had lap band and gall bladder removal surgery that there would be too much scar tissue to perform the DS? I had a doctor tell me that and says he can only perform the mini bypass.
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
Has many of you DSer's experienced much hair loss? If so, is there a way to prevent this from happening?
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
Has anyone had the DS or a revision from lap band to DS with Dr. Hector Perez in Cancun, MX?
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
Has anyone had the DS or a revision from lap band to DS with Dr. Hector Perez in Cancun, MX?
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Do you have to stop using artificial sweeteners in order to achieve maximum weight loss?
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
I have noticed that Dr. Ungson's name has been mentioned a lot as a doctor who specialized in performing the DS surgery. Has anyone had good DS results from any other doctor in Mexico? I assume Dr. Ungston is the best but i'm just curious about exper
Darice N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Can anyone tell me which gives the best results as a revision from lap band - the RNY or the DS? I didn't have much success with the lap band because I have a sweet tooth, actually I have sweet teeth.