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I'm going through tons of wet wipes, and think it's time I installed a bidet attachment to my toilet. Please post recommendations, caveats, and do-not-buy advice.

Thank you!

I think the VSL#3 is starting to kick in (packets, ~450 billion bacteria), because gas intensity and smell is starting to subside a bit. However, I haven't figured out the diarrhea. I'm in the post-op puree stage until Monday, at the earliest. I

Putting together the arsenal to alleviate loose stool and gassy odor as I trial-and-error my way to a dietary or dietary+ solution. Ordered some PooPourri today, got myself some VSL+3 probiotic packets from Costco yesterday, and now looking at adding e

Lookee here! Obesity Gene discovered! Read the article. I fervently wish there were a test for us lay people - I have a strong suspicion I may carry this mut

So I'm looking at different options to control gas and odor, etc., now that I've had the DS.  I know many control it with diet, but I'd like to head off the one or two year trial and error period for that approach. Also, I love my salads and veggies an

Hey everyone!

I was just revised to a DS, and am getting a little dizzy trying to figure out how to configure the vitamins and supplements I need. I'd like to use patches as much as possible, or chewables, to cut down on the number of pills, as

Does anyone trying to keep to a daily carb quota count net carbs, rather than just total carbs? I'm wondering how that plays in the bariatric community.

I'm about to look into this new company for my meds/vitamins. Has anyone else used it yet? It looks like it will make compliance a cinch!

Does anyone have any tips and tricks for taking your daily (crushed) meds for the first 30 days post-op? I haven't found a solution that doesn't cause me to procrastinate and then take forever to get them down. Ugh.

Any help appreciated. Thank

I'm just wondering what the pattern of weight loss has been for those who've had the revision from VSG to DS. I just returned home from the surgery and hope to set some realistic expectations. I also hope I won't go crazy on the 20-days of liquids-only