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Price of Vites and Supplements - Hi All! I am considering DS and just trying to put together a full picture of what life with DS looks like.  I am wondering what a typical vitamin and supplement regimen loo...

"Doing too Well" How do they come to tha - Just wondering how this conclusion is drawn for a denial of surgery?  Lol trying to make sure I don't fall into that hole and get denied.

How Common is Thyroid Surgery After Bariatric Surg - Hi All, I have a close friend who had to have thyroid surgery right after her RNY and have noticed many several others mentioning this on the forums.  Is this very common?

Heard Some Crazy Stuff About DS - Questions! - Hi All, I have been researching WLS in general and read that DS is the highest percentages of loss, no dumping, NSAID friendly and allows stomach opening to remain intact. Thes...

Why isn't Duodenal Switch available in Alberta? - Just curious if anyone has asked this question of their surgeon/specialist? From what I have read it is a big surgery but allows you to keep your natural stomach opening and has t...

Weight Loss During Modules?? - Hi All, I am just wondering when you all began your new eating plan? Was it during the modules prior to the actual WW appointments or once you began?  Just curious!

Weight Wise Referral! - Hi All, I've been contemplating WLS for a long time now and have spoken to my GP about a referral to the Weight Wise program in Edmonton.  He said no problem send me the for...

Follow-up Care in Edmonton after Surgery in Mexico - Hello All, I have been doing in-depth research on having gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico. My GP is not an option for follow up in my case. Can anyone recommend a physician fo...