Debbie P.

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Hi All:

I haven't visited here in YEARS. Shame on me, I know. I am going Monday for an endoscopy and colonoscopy. The endoscopy is to determine if the acid in stomach has caused any issues.

To explain, a few years ago,

Hi all: I haven't visited here in a very long time. But I thought maybe someone else has experienced this. I lost around 100 pounds with my DS. My weight fluctuates from 180-200 periodically. I'm okay with that because my health is good.

Tramadol - My dentist prescribed me Tramadol for pain for a tooth since I can't get in to see him for a few weeks.  I looked it up and it is an extended release type of pain med and with our ...

7+ years out and NOW I have TERRIBLE gas! - I have had typical issues since my DS surgery (i.e. low iron, low vitamin D, etc.) but I never got the issues with gas/bloating, etc. no matter WHAT I ate.  It just was a non-is...

7 YEAR SURGIVERSARY! - WOW.  Just now looked at the calendar and realized it has been 7 years and 101 pounds ago that I had my DS.  Thought I would stop here and update a little.   I'm doing w...

Sometimes trouble swallowing? - Just a quick question from a vet who is 6 1/2 years out.  I've noticed just recently that I have trouble swallowing certain foods.  They go down, but seem to *stick* -- not enough ...

6 year surgiversary! - Hi Everyone! I don't post often, but I get on here and read just about daily.  I thought it would be nice to post a 6 year surgery anniversary update.  Hard to believe it's been...

Hemoglobin 9, Ferritin 4 - I'm about 6 years out from surgery.  Had my labs done this week.  Prealbumin was a bit low.  D was a tad low.  Calcium was slightly low.  Nothing too horrible. Iron -- well, tha...

5 Year Update (a little late!) - Hi Everyone: I don't post often any more, but I do come back and read periodically!  As of May 15, I was 5 years out from my DS.  Wow.  That time went by quickly. I neede...