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Question on iron, vitamins, other meds, and schedu - I had my DS on June 8th. I'm doing great overall, getting my fluids and plenty of protein, but experiencing some frustration with my early morning vitamin schedule. I am followin...

My Surgery Experience (long) - I am from Orlando, Florida.  I traveled to Montreal, Canada, to have surgery with Dr Gagner.  Surgery was on Wednesday, 6/8/11.  I am now 12 days postop. I flew up to Montreal t...

AllieInOntario Surgery Update - Hello All: I am Allie's "Angel" and I just received a text stating that she is out of surgery and doing OK.  Hopefully either she or I will update more tomorrow. Karen

CPT (procedural) codes for DS - Does anyone know the CPT codes (procedural codes) for DS surgery and / or VSG?  Thanks, Karen PS- 2 days to go!!

Effexor and DS - Hi again! I take Effexor XR 75mg once a day, for mild anxiety issues.  I'm having DS next week and I'm trying to anticipate whether there will be any changes needed (different d...

Scar tissue/ Adhesions - I'm having lap DS next week.  I had a C Section in 2009, and have had no other abdominal or pelvic surgeries.  I have read several posts about surgeries being prolonged or complica...

My surgery is in four days! (Semi -lurker coming o - Hello: I have posted on here a couple of times, but not too often.  I'm mostly a lurker, but I did go to you guys for advice on choosing my surgeon (I'm self pay).  Thanks for t...

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Surgery is scheduled! (Dr Gagner) - A few weeks ago, I posted on here asking for help finding reputable DS surgeons with decent self pay rates.  I had a great response...lots of good recommendations.  After a lot of ...

Best DS surgeon for self-pay? - Hello- I am new to this forum, but have been lurking for a while.  I am hoping/planning to have DS surgery sometime this year.  My health insurance does not cover bariatric surger...