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Denied psych consult and referred for RNY! - Last week I had my insurance mandated dietician appointment. She had never had a DS patient, but was super supportive and interested in the procedure. She let me in on a lit...

Off topic: seeking advice - I need some advice.  One of my colleagues is currently sitting with her twin sister on death watch. I want to help in somehow, but am not sure what to do. I've never been in this s...

Protein powder w/ creatine - I used this And gained 6 lbs. Now, I do have edema and am retaining LOTS of fluid. Will this powder suffice as a good DS friendly protein supplement? http://www.walmart.com/ip/...

In my neck of the woods ... - Things are a bit crappy. Torrential rain, tornado watches, and the scale says I've gained 5 lbs! So far, in my 3 months of supervised dieting, I have gained 8 lbs. This pisses me o...

New to this forum - Hello all! I have been lurking on this board for a few days, and just wanted to expose myself. I am a school librarian, have a BMI of 60, and will submit for DS in March.

Vitamin C almost killed me! - Or so I thought. I am accustomed to swallowing large quantities of pills (scrip & vites) and figured that I could swallow my chewable vite C no problem. BIG PROBLEM. My life fl...

Liver enzyme experts needed - http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/AR/4453537/extremely-elevated-liver-enzymes-Too-much-supplements This lady needs help, and a fellow Arkansan is suggesting that consuming a mer...

OT- Extreme Couponing - I love watching the show, but realized tonight that most of the featured deals are carb filled, processed junk foods. Sad ;-(

XP-nasal pillow rawness - I just got my CPAP about a month ago, and am using the Swift FX for her nasal pillow mask. My nostrils have seriously gotten raw and painful. I figured that I would get used to it ...

XP- nasal pillow rawness - I just got my CPAP about a month ago, and am using the Swift FX for her nasal pillow mask. My nostrils have seriously gotten raw and painful. I figured that I would get used to it ...

Nasal pillows rubbing me raw, HELP! - I just got my CPAP about a month ago, and am using the Swift FX for her nasal pillow mask. My nostrils have seriously gotten raw and painful. I figured that I would get used to it ...

Too obese to clean house - I am so ready to shed this fat suit! I have a good friend coming to spend the night tmro, and have been picking up the house. OMG I have gotten to the point that light house keepin...

looks like surgery is in my future - I just had to share the good news. My insurance plan will cover the DS starting in January 2012. All the expected criteria (BMI of 40, 6 month wellness/diet program, etc...) are ...

Newbie pre-op labs - I had some labs drawn a few weeks ago, and I was not fasting. The nurse and lab tech misunderstood what I wanted drawn. did not draw: LDH MMA Celenium Sopper Homocysteine, Car...

Non-vetted surgeon called me - When I first started researching WLS, I signed up for a seminar with a local band and RNY surgeon. I never went to the seminar, and they keep calling me to schedule another one. I ...

bacon lovers rejoice! - Kristen

Mixed bag - I saw my PCP today to discuss getting the DS. She was supportive of my decision, agreed to order labs, and learn more about living with the surgery. When I brought it up, she said ...

PSA- McDonalds SF iced coffee - Only the flavor syrup is sugar free. There is a base mix, a clear syrup, that actually contains sugar in EVERY iced coffee. I get plain iced coffees (without sf vanilla, or caramel...

Protein smell - I have a shake for bfast everyday. I hate the smell that is leftover after I thorourghly clean the vessel. Is there some product that cuts the smell? It makes me feel as if my bott...

Pre-op needs advice on what to discuss with PCP - I have an appointment scheduled with my PCP soon. I will inform her that I want to have the DS asap, when I get approved thru insurance. I will direct her to dsfacts.com, and give ...

Huge step for WLS in Arkansas - State employee and public school teachers are no longer excluded from having life saving bariatric surgery as of 1/12! I feel so blessed that someone from this DS group pointed out...

Newbie intro - Hello all. I am taking the steps to having DS surgery soon.. Just wanted post something and stop lurking. Kristen

WLS and drug testing - I have been informed that THC (from marijuana) binds to fat cells like estrogen does. 1)Does this mean that the marijuana I smoked in my teens and twenties will show up in futu...

surgical pain fears - **please excuse the cross post**  I have a question regarding pain, and will start by telling you my past surgical experience. 12/31/2005 I fell off a mechanical bull, (go a...

Newbie - I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. I am Kristen, and live near Conway. I plan on having the DS surgery as soon as possible. Do any of you attend over eaters annonymous ...