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LABS: general advice pls & zinc's now below ra - Re-post in the hope of better formatting!!  My zinc being low explains my horrible skin!  I don't get how zinc can go from above range to below range in 1 month.  I went fro...

LABS: general advice pls & zinc's now below ra - My zinc being low explains my horrible skin!  I don't get how zinc can go from above range to below range in 1 month.  I went from 200mg zinc/day to 150mg and I didn't like the ...

Love the banana thief comment!! ;-) BTW you look like you're in...

Eye ER trip update - Thanks to everyone for the prayers, positive vibes and critters that were swung. I went back to the hospital today and was told that my eye is on the mend and the ulcer I ha...

Nearly 1 year mini labs - My Zinc, ALP, ALT Thyroid Stimulating Hormone are high.  My vit D is and ferritin seem to be on the up (not sure why). I've been going 200mg of zinc a day.  I think I'll cut back ...

OT optician sent me to the ER - After having a sore eye for a couple of days I got to see the optician who told that I should have gone to the ER immediately. Swing some critters or send up some prayers for me pl...

Strontium recalled due to cardiac concerns: your t - Strontium ranelate (Protelos): risk of serious cardiac disorders—restricted indications, new contraindications, and warnings Article date: April 2013 A review of a...

How long before bloodwork should vites be stopped - I have labs due this Thursday, so how long before bloodwork should vites be stopped & which ones?  Thanks.

What's the maximum zinc dosage? - I take 2x100mg per day and was wondering what the maximum per dose should be. I take zinc away from my other vites for improved absorption. TIA

Is Calcium Lactate any good for DSers? - Do you happen to know if calcium lactate is any good for us?  There's a little info here: http://xpil.medicines.org.uk/ViewPil.aspx?DocID=18126 1-2 tablets (300-600mg) a day...

Is it OK to combine copper with other vites? - I used to take it with my iron and vit C but I'm holding off taking iron for a couple of weeks until I get some blood work done (I'm hoping to get infusions).  TIA.

DS vs RNY Poop - I hear RNYers saying that they believe that they're no longer malabsorbing and that got me thinking.  Does your poop volume reduce in that case?  Somebody guestimated that DSers...

Stop vites how long before blood work? - I'm due to have some blood work done soon and I'll only get iron infusions and vitamin D shots if my numbers are low on the day.  They don't care about previous blood work or ho...

Re-post of the lightweight creed - The Lightweight Creed (Created and approved by members of the OH Lightweights Forum, Jan 2008) I am a Lightweight. I am only one of many others like me. Together, we are ...

Sensible Strontim Dosage? - I've been prescribed 2g strontium sachets which dissolve in water.  Is that a sensible dose for us?  The brand I've been prescribed is Protelos and it's the only one available i...

What's the point of a gastroenterologist? - I've been referred to a gastroenterologist about getting iron infusions, but what are they really for? I just don't want to miss out on the opportunity of asking any pertine...

How much protein is too much for a DSer? - I was wondering what people's thoughts were on maximum amounts of protein for us.  I know 100g is a minimum for us and I personally aim for at least 120g but would like to know ...

Solvazinc® Effervescent Tablets - any good for DSe - I can get these on script and was thinking about requesting it but I don't if it's any good for us (or if I'll cope with effervescent).  There's more info here http://www.medici...

Lightweight forum URL - http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_lightweights/

Vitamins on an empty stomach?? - I saw it mentioned in a recent post on here about it being better to take certain vitamins on an empty stomach. I currently take Bone Booster Complex (calcium hydroxyapatite...

Labs - input please - These may be easier to read on this link here https://dl.dropbox.com/u/33417203/Lab_Tracking.xls You don't need to have dropbox to view the link. My ferritin's going down.  ...

The lightweight creed - The Lightweight Creed (Created and approved by members of the OH Lightweights Forum, Jan 2008) I am a Lightweight. I am only one of many others like me. Together, we are ...

What to put on a medicalert bracelet? - rklc2002's thread re 'carry a medical document with you!!!' got me thinking about getting a medicalert. What text would you put on there? Duodenal switch is obviously a goo...

Easy way to cook creamcheese pancakes w pics -   I cook them for ~15 minutes at 380 degrees. http://www.amazon.com/review/R3B6ERZX1R9BKO/ref=cm_cr_pr_per m?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004CYELQE&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag= The ...