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Finding a local surgeon - I already have a cost from Dr S in Mexico but since "all" I am doing is face work I have been advised to get some local consults.  I also know that Medicare may pay for my upper ey...

Almost 23 months out. Was it worth it? - A newbie asked is it worth it? And this was my reply.  I put a little time and effort into writing this so I thought I would save it here. Was it worth it? I would have this ...

Never say never - I really thought that I could 'fix' my face with fillers (juvederm etc.) but I finally recognize that I need a facelift plus.  It is not only time, it is past time.  I am 23 months...

Newbies, pre-ops and lurkers this one's for you - www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/4280788/Repost-Request-Advice-for-Pre-Ops-with-Links/ ~Becky

Does the DS help Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy? - If a person already has developed DPN secondary to T2D does curing the diabetes via the DS also have a positive effect on the DPN or is it a case of once you have DPN you have it f...

A shout out to Kayla B!!! And what is your variat - Kayla B posted a recipe for a protein powder cake that I have fallen for.  I know a lot of people have made it and there are a lot of variations out there.  I thought it would be c...

Inman peeps please lend me a hand... hospitals she - Trying to guide a disabled friend to the DS in Indiana.  I need to know what hospitals Inman practices at.  Is there another doc in her practice that does the DS? Will my friend...

Who was it whose surgeon said they would kick them - I looked but couldn't find this post from a few days ago or so?  Someone who said their surgeon told them they would be discharged for a 3+ hour drive home on DAY TWO? www.obesi...

Slow looser? Up and down? Trying to loose (or re- - I can't be the only one who is trying to loose but can't SEE my success because of NORMAL weight fluctuations.  I choose to believe that I am not loosing and stop my plan when in f...

OH refuses us a sticky so this is it. New? PLEAS - www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/4280788/Repost-Request-Advice-for-Pre-Ops-with-Links/ OH will have a sticky about wow moments but they refuse to let us have a sticky of informatio...

Please talk to this exercise hold-out. What do yo - I know I should get exercise.  I have decided that it is past time and I am going to figure out something in the next week and get started. Please talk to me about exercise.  Ho...

When two DSers meet up for lunch.... - ....it becomes a support group meeting!!! Ginger and I each drove about an hour and met half way at a Ruby Tuesday for a GREAT lunch!  It is so important to have face to face su...

Re post for newbies, pre-ops and lurkers - www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/4280788/Repost-Request-Advice-for-Pre-Ops-with-Links/

For bakers. Is there a sugar free cake frosting r - I am loving the H.E.L.L. out of Kayla B's high protein very low carb/gluten free chocolate cake.  Wondering if there is a recipe for a cake frosting made with splenda?  I can't do ...

Repost: My favorite thread for newbies, pre-ops an - www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/4280788/Repost-Request-Advice-for-Pre-Ops-with-Links/ Becky

New to the Bama Board and saying hi - I'm a Bama girl but when I had my surgery (in Georgia) I was living in North Carolina.  I'm back in Alabama and my home in NC is on the market.  I'm not sure if I will get to stay ...

Will somebody post a photo from my OH photos page - I just added a photo to my photo section here on OH but I never have been able to post them in a thread. Could somebody go snag it and post it for me?  I want to photowhore!! ...

It has been a minute since I posted this, my fav. - www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/4280788/Repost-Request-Advice-for-Pre-Ops-with-Links/ Happy reading. ~Becky

Please don't blame yourself if your RnY failed you - Because we now have science to explain why. www.lenoxhillhospital.org/press_releases.aspx

Why you want to KEEP your pyloric valve - www.lenoxhillhospital.org/press_releases.aspx

In plain English. Study shows why you NEED a pylo - www.lenoxhillhospital.org/press_releases.aspx ~Becky

For all who asked about dx code for labs - 579.9  unspecified intestinal malabsorption That is what I use.  I apolgize for taking so long to figure this out and respond. ~Becky

What you can do if your doctor won't order all the - What I do: I write my own lab slip based on this: docs.google.com/Doc Then I present it to my pcp to sign.  On that lab slip I list my surgeon and my pcp for results to be sen...

Foot/leg cramps. OWIE! - Very recent labs: Calcium 9.2 Magnesium 2.1 Potassium 3.7 I drink over 100 ounces of water a day. I take OTC  potassium gluconate 99 mgs twice a day Mag Citrate 200 twi...