Shelly D. uploaded a photo 11 years, 8 months ago

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
brachioplasty (arm lift) in Texas - I am in dire need of an arm lift and I am looking for a good surgeon in Texas (Dallas Fort Worth area) whos prices are reasonable. I have called several and they are outrageous.

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Birth Control after bypass - I have heard so many different things about birth control after WLS. I have heard that we dont digest the pills and I have heard that the implants can fall out while loosing weight...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Can we take oral steroids - I have poison ivy, they gave me a shot but want me to take the pills as well but I wasnt sure if it would upset my pouch

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Peanut butter-when can I eat it - When is it ok to eat peanut butter, the only reason I am asking this is because it is so thick. I am craving it and it has protein so I would think it would be ok. I am almost 2 mo...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Confession and help?? - COnfession---I am not sure how much I am supposed to be able to eat and I am not sure I am supposed to be eating this yet HOWEVER I did chew chew chew. I ate 3 chicken nuggets (tha...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
not feeling full as quick as I think I should - I am almost a month out (revision from band) and havent moved to solids yet. I have several friends who have had this surgery and they said oh well I get full after just a few bite...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
nausea about 3 weeks out - I have been having bouts of nausea after I eat, I am on puree/soft food but I am eating liquidy soups still too. I think I see a pattern, can milk, cheese and dairy cause this. I h...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Med absorption/anti depressants - I have heard that we only absorb part of our meds now? Is this true? I take antidepressants daily and I have been feeling very blah the last week or so. I know part of it is just f...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
3 week weight in. discouraged. Help - So here is the story. I had surgery on the 10th and weighed at my one week and I had lost 19lbs then at my second week I had lost only 1 lb totally a loss of 20lbs. I weighed today...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Ketosis and Engery... Where is the energy - I have bene reading post about bring in ketosis and this sudden burst of energy that people are getting. I am not sure if I am in ketosis but I am having the breath issue BUT where...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
removing staples from pouch - I have seen a few post about surgeons removing staples from your pouch. OK maybe I jumped the gun and didnt ask that question. I have not heard anything about having to have this d...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
3 wks out-food question - I am almost 3 weeks out. My Dr told me to be on clear liquids for the three weeks and then he said I could go to soup. any and all kinds and to eat them for a month. I think he is ...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
PCOS and RNY - I just saw a post that scared me. I had RNY on the 10th and am 20lbs down. I just read someones post regarding their weightloss and having PCOS. She said something to the regards t...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
2nd weigh in since surgery - I had RNY on the 10th and had my follow up on the 18th and had lost 19lbs. I have been on clear liquids and sugar free stuff. I went in today for another visit and had only lost 1 ...

Shelly D. uploaded a photo 12 years, 7 months ago

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Pain where port was - I 12 days out from a revision from band to RNY and I have started having a pain in my stomach and it is where my port was from my lapband. It burns when I am standing and walking. ...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Gall Bladder removal at time of RNY - I have heard that with rapid weight loss there can be issues with rapid weight loss surgery. Do some surgeons take it out at time of surgery, I am gonna ask my Dr to take a look at...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
revision from band to RNY - I posted this earlier but no one has commented. lol I am just getting anxious. Can anyone who has been revised...lol from band to RNY. What differences do you feel. post op pain di...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
pain difference between band and RNY - I am having a revision from the band to the RNY on Wednesday and I am wondering what the difference will be pain wise? Will you feel full on the liquids, I didnt feel full on liqui...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Dr. Alexander Dallas texas - I got approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay, I am so happy I will be having a revision on August 10th from the band to the RNY. I am using Dr. Alexander in Dallas and he is great, th...

Shelly D. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Texas surgeon (DFW area) researching Dr's - I am looking for a surgeon in the DFW area. I have the lap-band but I am wanting/needing the gastric bypass. Any suggestions and feedback would be greatly appreciated.
About Me
Grandview, TX
Location
34.9
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/10/2011
Surgery Date
Jun 20, 2011
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