south2north posted a comment 8 years, 7 months ago
I'm glad you took the time to decide what will work best for you. ...

south2north posted a comment 8 years, 7 months ago
Awesome!!! You go girl!!

south2north posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

8 months ago  I began this journey with a bmi of 59, as of today it is 39!!!!!  When I walked into my surgeon's office and decided to get real, I almost passed out when they told me my bmi was 59. After six years of failure with the lapband I didn't be


south2north posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I had a big party last weekend, as each guest came in they kept making comments about how great I look. Of course I was appreciative, but I still have a hard time seeing my progress for myself. I had the DS 8 months ago, i have lost 106 pounds and I st


south2north posted a comment 8 years, 9 months ago
Congrats and best wishes!!

south2north posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

100 pounds gone!!!  When I started this journey, I lacked a lot of faith, having had the lapband for over 6 years with no success and having a daunting bmi of 59.  I stepped into this new journey with nothing but blind faith and I clung to the DS veter


south2north posted a comment 8 years, 10 months ago
I had mine removed 8/14 after 6 1/2 years. So glad I did!! I ended...

south2north posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Today is my 7 month surgiversary!! I can't believe it has been this long already? Here are my stats...

98 lbs. LOST, 91 lbs. to go...BMI has gone from 59.4 to 41.5!

When I started this journey, I would lay in bed and ma


south2north posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Okay, today I am 5 months & 3 days post op and I am officially down 80 pounds!!!!!  My starting BMI was 59.4 and it is now 44.8.  I still have a LONG way to go, but I am so incredibly excited to see how far I have alre


south2north posted a comment 9 years, 1 month ago
I felt the same way, lap band out in August, then had to wait until...

south2north posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

Hello!  I'm here seeking advise again!  I had constipation problems in the beginning and after a couple nights of taking milk of magnesia, things worked out and I wasn't constipated anymore.  Now, for the past couple of weeks it is back with a vengeanc


south2north posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

So I am 8 days shy of being 4 months out and I have been gaining and losing the same few pounds for the past couple of weeks.  I eat the right amount of protein & carbs and I drink the right amount of fluids, so I know it is not anything that I am doin


south2north posted a comment 9 years, 3 months ago
Congrats!!!

south2north posted a comment 9 years, 3 months ago
I would think that the coordinator at your surgeon's office would have...

south2north posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Three weeks out tomorrow! Question on constipation - Hopefully the vets can help me on this one.  Everyone warned me about diarrhea after the DS, but I have the opposite.  I feel like my colon has turned to concrete!  Doctor told me ...

south2north posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
4 days post-op!!!! - I survived!!!  Had DS on 11/19.  Had a lot of vomiting and dry heaving for two days.  I think it was a reaction to the pain meds.  Still nauseous, but on zofran, which helps a lot....
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