7 years out from DS

Oct 21, 2014

Just a report of a good life post DS. Went down to low 130s and have settled long-term into high 130s with fluctuation of just a few pounds up and down. Healthy, active, all labs good. Hiked the Great Wall of China for a couple of hours last month! (One more thing off the "bucket list", which is very doable now.)

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After 1 year

Mar 15, 2009

Been a while since I posted. Now down to 149, size 26+ to size 10, flirting with size 8. BMI is just under 23. Labs still looking good. As others have said, "Love my DS!".
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Report of 6m followup

Jul 28, 2008

Everything still resolved and looking good except for protein levels, which dropped out of normal range to 5.8. Switched to one protein drink before bed (about 40-45g) and was careful to spread protein out during day. Totals around 90-120g. One month later protein back to 6.3.

Lost about 90 pounds by 6 months, seems like body shape has started changing almost daily.

report for 3m post

Jul 28, 2008

All co-morbidities gone by 3 month labs: untreated total cholesterol (had been on statins 5+ yrs) from high 200s to 112! sleep apnea gone. gastric reflux gone. BP from around 140/85 to 117/72. blood glucose from around 115 to 80. no more insulin resistance. no more metabolic syndrome. no more morbid obesity!


2 weeks to go

Oct 24, 2007

My DS surgery is scheduled 11/7/07 -- exactly 2 weeks from today. I am getting mentally prepared for the 10-day clear liquid pre-op diet -- hardest thing will be giving up coffee!

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Tacoma, WA
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DS
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11/07/2007
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Oct 11, 2007
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