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Looking for people who went from VSG to DS ----or - I am looking to find people that that had the VSG and then revised to the DS. And yes, I really do mean "revise". I thought that I was only going to need the VSG (surgery date 11/2...

University of Chicago Patients - Experience Please - If you had surgery at University of Chicago (especially the DS or a Revision) can you share your experience with me?

Looking for people who had surgery at University o - If you had surgery at University of Chicago (especially the DS) can you share your experience with me?

Sleeve to DS - Several Questions (I am searching p - This is in regards to those of you who have had the VSG and then the DS. I have several questions and will list them all here. If you have an answer to any of them I would greatl...

Multiple Questions (Please see if you can answer a - I have several questions and will list them all here. If you have an answer to any of them I would greatly appreciate a response. I had the VSG 11/2011 I am going to meet with a ...

Life Expectancy - What is the life expectancy for DS patients after surgery? I can't find anything really.

How far did you travel for surgery - I know there is a very small handful of surgeons that perform the DS. So I am curious as to how far you traveled to have your procedure done? Do you follow up somewhere else or st...

Long time no see... - I hope everyone is doing well. I have not been on here in quite some time. I gave birth to my baby boy September 20th and had my tubes tied (I am done having babies). Anyways, I ca...

Long time no see... - I have not been on this board in quite some time. Thought I would stop by and say hello. I gave birth to a sweet baby boy on September 20th (and got my tubes tied) so I am done hav...

VSG to RNY to DS, has anyone done this? - I am looking into having my VSG revised to the RNY or DS. I am wondering if anyone here has done this? I thought my surgeon would do both parts but have been informed that he will ...

Checking in and expecting a..... - BABY!!!! I know I have not been on here in a while but I wanted to stop in and say hello. I am not watching my weight as I once was I started to gain but have found out that we ar...

Introducing myself - Due September 2013 - Hi, my name is LaToya. I had the VSG 11/20/2011 and recently found out that we are expecting (baby #3). I am concerned because I am still morbidly obese and had started gaining we...

Wanting to hear from others who had the VSG and ha - I have not been on the OH site in over 5 months and visited again today. I had the VSG on 11/30/11 and lost over 121 pounds and have since gained back 23. I had the VSG in the hope...

Checking in - Happy New Year everyone! I have realized that I have not been on this site in quite some time and just wanted to check in. I am struggling and have been since July (when I had my...

Clothes available - If you are almost in a size 26/28 in clothes or even 24's send me a message. I am trying to pay it forward and have clothes to get rid of Someone sent me their clothes and save...

Gallbladder Question - I have found out that I have multiple gallstones. Explains why I have been hurting so badly, glad to know what it is. My surgeon will let me know the course of action tomorrow (hop...

Facing the music....and making decisions - I had my 6 month check up with my surgeon yesterday and it is time for me to face the music. #1- All my blood work is normal #2- I have gained 7 pounds (not according to the do...

Checking In, New Video and Questions about HRMs - Hope everyone is doing well! I have not checked on here in quite a while. Anyone here have or use a heart rate monitor? Where did you get it? How much was it? Do you have the st...

Heart Rate Monitor - Anyone here have or use a heart rate monitor? Where did you get it? How much was it? Do you have the strap thingy across your chest? I really want to get one, or at least I think I...

6 Month Surgery Anniversary!!!! A few thoughts and - Today I am 6 months out from surgery and have lost a total of 120 pounds! Can't wait to see what is in store for me over the next 6 months. As part of my celebration I am getting ...

Thinking of trying something - OK- so let me know if this is crazy: 1 pound = 3500 calories. I am on a low carb/ 1200 calorie eating plan. So if I burn 500 calories a day and continue eating the right things I...

Happy for you all! - I am happy for everyone and their sucess so far and the sucess that is soon to come. Going forward I will not post anything that can come off as negative. I realized I had come ...

Eating too much too soon - I am eating way too much and too soon... I am able to hold more food and this is including healthy options as well. I had 1000 calories the other day and am having a hard time get...

What should I work out in? - I was finally able to workout without my stomach flopping up and down and hurting by wearing my compression/shapewear garment. Well that has now backfired and won't be an option a...

Please help...kind of long... - Over the past few days I have been so tired of loosing weight (mentally and physically). Right now it seems like no matter what I do my body does not want to let go of any more pou...