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  1. Paula

    Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase homozygous A1298C variant

    Im glad this helped you out. It was pretty freaky for me at first after my hematologist gave me the results of the testing. I like buying the 800mcg formulation, but I have no brand loyalty. Ive used NOW, Vitamin Shoppe, etc. Before I started folic acid, my homocysteine got up in the 70's...
  2. Paula

    Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase homozygous A1298C variant

    Im compound heterozygous for MTHFR mutation. This means Ive got both the A and C. This does require lab testing to make 100% sure which variation you have. For me, this translates to high homocysteine that I can keep reduced to normal levels by supplementing higher in folic acid. For me, its...
  3. Paula

    Dr. Steven Simper

    Had Simper for my RNY to DS. Great surgeon, but weak on the nutritional aftercare stuff. It's pretty much like that everywhere though, so no points off in my eyes for that. I didn't choose him for supplement advice. Chose him because he has the surgical skills I needed. I liked his bedside...
  4. Paula

    Vita lady

    I order vites through Amazon as well. I would be willing to link through BF if it helps with the cost of running the site
  5. Paula

    I feel like a knob but….

    I've become addicted to Talking Rain flavored sparkling water. Lemon Zest is my fave. I drank iced tea earlier out post OP or Id drink regular water with fresh lemon squeezed in. I didn't start drinking carbonated drinks until 18 months out, but drink them occasionally now. I try to limit the...
  6. Paula

    Very upset, close to tears right now!

    I have to agree with EN. She is a grown woman and is ultimately responsible for her own decisions. All you can really do is ask her if no one here know what we are talking about based on experience of living with this, why aren't we all dead? Last time I checked, dead people can't type or...
  7. Paula

    What will happen to the DS?

    I lived with an RNY for 12 years...and never dumped. Bad news to bank on something that might not happen. I think that innovation will probably add more potential surgeries, but I doubt the DS will go away entirely.
  8. Paula

    In rehab

    Sweetie, I'm so sorry things are crappy right now. No words to say other than thinking good thoughts for a speedy recovery for you.
  9. Paula

    In Complete Shock!

    Another Simper patient. He is awesome
  10. Paula

    Questions to ask DS doctor (revision)

    This is from my own list of questions I took to my surgeon: Where and with whom did you receive your DS and RNY to DS revision training? How many DS have you done? How many RNY to DS revisions have you done? What complications from revision surgery are possible? Which ones have been commonly...
  11. Paula

    RNY/DS Revision Surgeon Question

    Hi Stephanie. My RNY to DS revision was done in 2012 by Dr. Simper in Utah. I traveled from Oregon for my surgery. I was in the hospital Friday through Tuesday, but would have been released on Monday if my Lovenox situation (not caused by my surgery). I went directly from the hospital to the...
  12. Paula

    Do you evangalize?

    Nope, I don't evangelize. There is no kind way of approaching someone about this. No way to get around the fact that you (general you) are only approaching them because they are MO or SMO. They have to come to this decision on their own. I will talk about my experiences if I am asked. But I...
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  16. Before and Happily Ever After

    Before and Happily Ever After

    I began this journey as a 376lbs RNYer revising to a DS in 2012. I've gone from 376lbs to 210lbs as of 9/2014
  17. Paula

    RNY specific groups?

    <---------------- Some of us were RNYers before becoming DSers and are willing to help a sista out if we can. Not naming names or anything :)
  18. Paula

    Need vitamin options for first 2-4 weeks

    I wasn't able to supplement for the first 3 months post-OP due to a stricture. The pills would not enter my sleeve. Once my stricture resolved, I started supplementing. My labs were checked right before and things at 3-months didn't drop but a touch from what I had pre-OP. Point being that...
  19. Paula

    WTF? You know who is advocating daily enemas again for convenience

    Wouldn't removing the big stick from her ass make pooping easier and more convenient? I'm of the honest opinion that daily enemas isn't a good thing for a healthy bowel. If she wants to blow out her colon, more power to her. But it's irresponsible to advocate unhealthy practices for others...
  20. Paula

    Stricture

    Good luck with that, @Dawn. I didn't have to deal with the leak. They thinking of opening you back up or waiting to see if the leak resolves?
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