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Because of my insurance i can only have the procedure done at the tier one facility. So going to all of these people isn’t helpful. I have an appt with the doctor where i can have it done. I’m a nurse at that hospital so i trust he will give me the correct info. If i question it, I’ll refer...

I have an appt with the doctor at Crozer. Dr Tohamy. From all I’ve read the bypass is the best cure for the symptoms i am having. I’m trying to keep an open mind and see what this dr says. But i have complete confidence in all of the Abington docs. So if Bonanni and Dr G think this is best...

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Hello I was sleeved in April of 2014. I lost 70lbs within the first 6 mo and then nothing more. Ive had issues with vomiting, reflux and waking up choking for about two years now. I have also regained about half of what i lost. I first went to my dr about the weight gain and he suggested DS. My...

Hi. What is the group on Facebook? I was a member and it disappeared one day. Not sure if someone closed the group or what happened

Congrats! I am awaiting approval for a revision from vsg to ds. My dr was wonderful the first time around. However I feel a little less informed with the ds. What type of post-op diet do you follow?

Hi I had a vsg in 2014 and have a tentative surgery date for a revision/completion to a DS. Anyone who has had this... What is the poster diet? Is it the same as after the sleeve?

Hi Hilary How hard is it to remember all of the vitamins? How many do DS'ers typically have to take? And can you share with me how, if at all, the surgery effected your social life. Like, do you have difficulty if at a restaurant, are you able to have an occasional glass of wine? I know no...

Hi I am back in the online support group land looking for info, advice and opinions. I had a VGS in 2014. I did well with it at first but plateaued before reaching my goal weight. I maintained for about another year but when my mother got sick last summer I gave up on diet and exercise and...