Gayle S.

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Almost 3 years out, having some issues... - 3 years out...still same issues [Edit Post]posted 14 minutes ago I am 2 years and 11 months post DS surgery. I vary from 160-170 lbs. I am hungry most of the time. I eat meals a...

3 years out...still same issues - I am 2 years and 11 months post DS surgery. I vary from 160-170 lbs. I am hungry most of the time. I eat meals rather than just snacking, and within an hour I am ususally  hungry a...

It's been awhile - It's been a year & a half since my surgery. I have lost 140 lbs, and have gone from a size 28/30 to 12/14. There is some loose skin on my abdomen, hips, inner thighs, and upper arm...

5 months post op - a lurker coming out!! - Morning of surgery. 318lbs, size 26/28 shirt & pants 5 months post-op. 235 lbs, size 18/20 shirt & pants Still learning to love my DS, but I do LIKE it a lot!! Even be...

Four Months 3*9*11 - It has been 4 months since my surgery. Things have gone pretty well in terms of weight loss - I have lost 76 lbs so far. Yesterday I went shopping and was able to try on and purcha...

Some things are hard! - I have been doing "OK" on getting my protein in - I know I get 36 grams in just because of the protein coffee I have been making, a little more if I try to figure out how much I ge...

Done. Switched. - Today is 11/17, and it was over a week ago that I had my surgery. Yesterday, I went for my 1 week post-op appt, the staples were removed from 6 sites, and the drain was removed as ...

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I have a date!! - And its Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Surprized me! - Met with my surgeon on 9/16/10. Discussed my desire for the DS surgery & he explained the side effects that I may run into by having that surgery. Thank goodness for everyone on th...

Finally! - The NUT that I have been seeing FINALLY circled the DS for the type of surgery I want. Until now she has left "unsure" in the box because she does not agree with my decision. I fee...

Not Much Progress - Well, I have completed my psych consult as well as 2 NUT appointments. Had to schedule a third NUT appointment because I gained 2 lbs at the second NUT appt.  Everything she told m...

Step one - done - On 3/25/10, I attended the Bariatric Weight Loss Seminar at Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY with Dr. William O'Malley. Very informational, Dr. O'Malley did not come off as standof...

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Initial Consult - October 2009. Meet with Dr. Galo Grijlava for my initial consult to see if I am eligible for weight loss surgery. Weight was 318 lbs, BMI 44. I am eligible. He talked me through th...