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Lower back pain? - I'm 7 months post op.  Have had no problems up until 3 weeks ago I started having lower back pains.  Hurts pretty bad.  I'm wondering if anyone else experienced this?  I don't even...

Regularity/Work - I was wondering if anyone has any tips for becoming regular in the bathroom?? I return to work (teaching elementary) in the fall and I'm 6 months out.  Obviously I can't leave my s...

Advice please - I'm 4 weeks post op.  The first week I lost 20 pounds.  But for the last 3 weeks nothing!!!  Is this normal to not lose weight in the beginning.  Depressing!! Dee

Cough syrup - I'm 2 weeks out....does anyone know idiot can have cough syrup??  Caught my 7 yr. old cold/cough.  Would love to stop hacking! dee

Search button? - Is there a search button on the DS FORUM?  I always have questions about particular topics and it would be so nice if I could filter through the topics by subject?  Hoping I'm j...

Day 8....protein help! - Can you please tell me what premade protein shake you could tolerate??  I've been drinking Isopure  and it's getting old fast! Dee

Scared! - I had my ds surgery on Monday so I should be starting my vitamins tomorrow.  I'm scared to swallow them on such an empty stomach. I'm thinking it might make me sick? Having fami...

Driving? - How long after your surgery was it ok for you to drive? Dee

Your #1 Advice Tip - Hello all you former DS'ers!  I'm having surgery in 2 weeks and feeling a bit overwhelmed with reading all the advice, tips, regimens etc.  I will absolutely follow my drs order...

Premade Shakes...help! - After being denied twice by cigna, I finally got the call today that I'm approved!  My surgery date is 16th!  Yea! My question is which protein shake premixed and ready to d...

Waiting Game - Is there anyone else out there that had a hard time waiting to be a approved for surgery??? I'm dying over here! It's been 11 days since my paper work was sent into cigna. And I...

Hospital Stay Questions - How many nights do you stay in the hospital after DS?  I heard 2 or 3.  I have an upcoming surgery scheduled and trying to plan accordingly with my little kiddos!  Also, I haven...

Carry a card? - Do any of you who have had the DS carry a card in your wallet/purse that show what your new "insides" look like? I have an upcoming surgery planned and I think carrying this card ...

CPAP - I am in the process of getting ready for DS. I'm so excited. I've had all my tests and evaluations. Just have to finish up with my dietary visits before sending off the paper wo...