jndrake
jndrake posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago
Wow, I'm happy to report that I'm almost 6 months out from my revision from VSG to DS and have lost 67 lbs since the surgery in July. I started this process with a VSG approximately 5 years ago. My highest weight was 420 lbs. After my VSG I lost 180 bu
jndrake has achieved her goal: take a shower and have the towel wrap all around me! 6 years, 2 months ago
jndrake has achieved her goal: Not have to shop in Plus Size clothes section. 6 years, 2 months ago
jndrake has achieved her goal: Loose 1/2 my pre surgery body weight. 6 years, 2 months ago
jndrake has achieved her goal: Buy some bikes and go bike riding with my husband 6 years, 4 months ago
jndrake has achieved her goal: to ice skate again 6 years, 4 months ago
jndrake posted a discussion topic 6 years, 4 months ago
Hi, I just got my first set of labs -3 month labs- done. I am good in all vitamins but low in my albumin and pre albumin. My legs, ankles, and feet are swelling pretty bad. I know I have not been keeping track of my protein so I am now going to count
jndrake posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago
Hi, I have noticed lately that I am really hungry in the morning. Before surgery I would have to have at least 2 cups of coffee and I wouldn't eat until maybe 10:00 am. Now I am not drinking any coffee- I've lost a taste for it which I can not believe
jndrake posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago
I had to get up 4 times last night in the middle of the night to go # 2! I know this can't be forever right????
jndrake posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago
I had my DS two days ago. Just got home from the hospital. I feel a million times better than I did after my VSG 3 1/2 years ago! I can't wait to see what this journey holds in store for me.
jndrake posted a discussion topic 6 years, 11 months ago
If you leak oil "oil slick" does it smell fecal? Another big worry for me as I work in an office
jndrake posted a discussion topic 6 years, 11 months ago
Hi, I am about to sign papers with my surgeon to have the DS surgery. One of my biggest worries is an obstruction. Can anyone tell me if they have had obstructions and what happened? Thanks.
jndrake posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago
Hi, I am three years out and have been talking to Dr B about a second surgery. Has anyone else on here been referred to the new surgeon on his team and or is anyone already planning to have a DS vs the VSG?