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Ugh, getting that call five days before surgery must have felt brutal. After all the mental build-up, logistics, maybe time off work, you were suddenly thrown back into uncertainty. Anyone would cry first and go into problem-solving mode second. Both reactions make total sense. Subway Surfers City
I'm looking for the 'Switch Sisters' and brothers who started their journey at 400 plus lbs. I am currently 488 lbs and moving toward a Duodenal Switch. I'm a former athlete and a single mom, and I need to know the 'real' on the surgery.
Sure thing.
Duodenal Switch/Lap -- Drs. Alfons Pomp & Michel Gagner - New York City
4/4/05: 265 lbs/BMI: 45.6
4/11/05: 256 lbs/BMI: 43.9 (date of surgery)
7/27/08: Gallbladder Removed
HW 372 SW 350 CW 185 GW 150 Lost 187 so far....
Wow, that's an incredible weight loss journey! 430 to 186 is seriously impressive. It's understandable how life can take over and you lose touch with the community. I'm sorry to hear about the upcoming spinal cord surgery. It's smart to want to be a bit lighter for rehab. I haven't personally used Wegovy, but like you, I'd be cautious mixing it with a DS. Perhaps someone in the Sprunki support group on Facebook might have shared their experience with that combo? Good luck with your surgery and recovery!
Cypress Poly Iron 150 mg.
I used to take 2 a day for years. But my ferritin was too high, So a few years ago, we went to one a day. Now I've been on one every other day for the last year or so. I'm having my twice yearly blood done in a few weeks so we'll see if it's still the right dose.
TDS 2005.
Duodenal Switch/Lap -- Drs. Alfons Pomp & Michel Gagner - New York City
4/4/05: 265 lbs/BMI: 45.6
4/11/05: 256 lbs/BMI: 43.9 (date of surgery)
7/27/08: Gallbladder Removed
Now it seems like when I drink my protein shakes I absorb 100% of it, when I'm eating meats and protein, it slows my digestion and I no longer have loose poops. The problem is I'm almost feeling constipated and even though I drink heavy cream and take butter and use olive oil, nothing is providing the same evacuation as before I had the medicine. Sugar just gives me painful gas.
I tried to come off the med a couple times but I absolutely can't stand the pain.
Anyone have any experience with this drug? I'd really love to talk to a doctor about the scientific parts of it, but I had my surgery with Laparoscopic Associates in San Jose and they are closed now. I don't' know who to contact.
I appreciate any help or advice!
Surgery June 3rd, 2008
My Specs: Height 5' 5.75" | Highest weight 265+?lbs | Surgery weight 241.9 | Now 154 lbs | CC length 150cm, stomach 3oz
Added: Neck/Chin/Lower face lift Nov 23,2010- Skin only
HW 372 SW 350 CW 185 GW 150 Lost 187 so far....
Nutrition to me is half the battle. After u find an equilibrium on calories, get steps in every day.
HW 372 SW 350 CW 185 GW 150 Lost 187 so far....
