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I'm finding that as a 2-stepper revision there has been minimal issues with almost any kind of food....actually a bit surprised by this....I would give different things a try and see how you react to them....

Hi all, Just wanted to connect and update. Work has me so insanely busy, that it is hard to pull away. I'm just over 6 weeks post-op now: 1. Weight is coming off slowly, but steadily. I'm down to 268 now, which I haven't been for years. 2. I've started exercising and am trying to hit 40...

congrats and best of luck!!

Excellent news! Keep up the great work and positive attitude. We have to do it this time brother!! All the best.

Best wishes!!

Thank you for this post.

No re-sleeve.....just the DS. Thanks. Hoping that this is finally the right one!

the pre-op diet sucks....but it is a chance to remember everything you've been through to get to this point and rejoice that you will never have to punish yourself that way again.....best of luck!

congrats on your surgery and good luck!!

Hi Everyone, Just thought I would update. 3 weeks out now from my revision to DS. Overall, feeling very well. Struggling a bit with the vitamins (Vitalady regime without iron). Getting a bit nauseated when I take them, but hopefully that will improve. Have dropped a little over 15 lbs since...

Thanks....I will try mixing those soups!

Hi everyone, Well, I'm officially a DSer!! Had my surgery on Tuesday. Very smooth post-op course so far. Lots of rest. Breathing, walking, drinking all going well. Discharged from hospital yesterday, and now back home today. Easily fatigued, few tender lap wounds, and some general aches and...

I feel very similar to you. I'm very much hoping for a win here. I've done my best to look at all the options and am going with this full steam ahead. We will make this work. Good luck!

Hi All, Just touching base. I wanted to post more these past weeks leading into the surgery, but I've been so swamped at work, that I literally haven't had a minute. I want to thank everyone here for all the great info and kind support. I feel ready. I'm down to 293 lbs as my surgical weight...

Hi. Just noticed that our stats and goals are somewhat comparable (not exact of course). I'm going from VSG to DS on Feb 2. First, congrats on the surgery and your ongoing success. A few thoughts come to mind: 1. I believe it is common/expected for there to be a temporary 'stall' (or slowdown)...

great resource...many thanks!

Hi all, Just checking in. OR is 2 weeks from today. My DS surgeon likes 2 weeks of pre-op Optifast. I know this is a debatable issue and has been discussed extensively elsewhere. Somehow its gotten into his protocol. I'm doing 4 of these lovely shakes per day :) I started it yesterday, and i...

Thank you for all the great information and support! HBD!

I was having a terrible time with the oral iron supps. Not nausea and constipation, but severe "run-to-the-bathroom" vomiting about 10 mins after I took them, I tired a number of different formulations. Tried switching the schedule. Tried taking it with and without food. I got a referral to a...

Hi. I'm in the midst of a revision from RNY with lapband to DS (via sleeve). The surgeries are confusing and you will likely hear conflicting things from doctors based on their experiences and biases. I would just urge you to please investigate further before you make any decisions. I lived with...