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    Binder/Compression Garment Questions

    I woke up with a binder after open surgery. I liked the comfort of the "hug" it gave me. I wore it while walking for the first maybe month. It seems doctors have their own preference. good luck
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    Oral Osteoporosis Medications

    these are some links I was looking at as I started my research........of course gastric bypass focussed http://bariatrictimes.com/therapeutic-treatment-options-for-osteoporosis-in-the-surgical-weight-loss-population/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4467779/...
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    Oral Osteoporosis Medications

    i'd love to hear what you discover in your search. I posed a question a couple of months back on this as I am now struggling through the decision making. http://bariatricfacts.org/threads/drug-of-choice-for-osteoporosis.5622/ my doctor wants to go the biphosphonate route. I'd like to have...
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    drug of choice for osteoporosis

    as a DSer, when I have a choice, I will go with injectable forms of my medications. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and chose to take methotrexate by weekly self injection rather than a daily pill, because I wanted to ensure I got the best consistent dose of the medication. But methotrexate is...
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    drug of choice for osteoporosis

    yeah, it's unfortunate that some doctors need to see their patient's results tank before taking malabsorption seriously. I'm luck to have a doctor prepared to work with me so are you saying that the oral osteoporosis meds are oil based? If so, then that would be a strong argument to go with...
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    drug of choice for osteoporosis

    Liz, are you aware of any studies to support our malabsorption of the oral meds? My doctor isn't experienced with DS, but she is very supportive and will take my lead. It would be helpful if I could explain the evidence or show her the studies. I did find this article...
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    drug of choice for osteoporosis

    not sure if like any of these solutions - lose jaw bone while not absorbing the Bisphosphonates - take daily shots of Forteo for two years, with refrigeration logistics to be managed, and hope it takes - take annual shots/infusions and potentially deal with side effects for long time while...
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    This week's solicitation phone calls...

    Him: Hello, Mrs. XXXX? Me: (Excitedly) Yes! Who is calling? Him: I'm Jason ExCon (who can't get a better job) from the Home Improvement Center (which doesn't exist.) I'm calling to confirm... Me: "just one second, I need to turn off the stove..." me putting phone handset down next to...
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    lunch ideas

    love leftovers for lunch. I intentionally cook more meat than needed, so I always have choices in the fridge. Hunk of critter is excellent. I make it very plain, then use different sauces and accompaniments for variety
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    PatchMD

    My experience with patches was negative I tried the D patches for a year, while continuing my 150,000 IU daily, hoping to top up my D, before deciding whether I could decrease my oral Testing every three months noted a DECLINE in my D levels, and increase in my PTH. After a year, I stopped the...
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    I was NOT prepared for this...

    mine is as well. But I find I only want the real good stuff, not the cheap sweets I used to eat pre-op
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    drug of choice for osteoporosis

    Hello All please tell me about your drug of choice for osteoporosis I am a 10 year successful vet, IMHO. Labs are all good, weight loss maintained, good health. But annual bone mineral density scans have shown a slow but continual decline. I just had my most recent scan and my PCP has...
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    Post op diet phases

    surgeons are different in their recommendations. I did not have a liquid phase. I ate soft foods for the first couple of weeks (cottage cheese, yogurt, cream soups, , then started to add in moist foods as I tolerated - like tuna salad, chicken salad (dark meat). My focus was to ensure...
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    Post DS Expectations

    the first few weeks are tough. The DS is major surgery and it takes some time to physically heal and to get through the recovery. At the same time, we need to learn how our new innards work, sorting out what foods we will tolerate, and discovering our new digestive systems - and each of us is...
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    Post DS Expectations

    after years of diets and exercise, we realize that our metabolisms are broken. Most of us could lose large amounts when we set our minds to it....then we gained it all back, and more! The magic of the DS is that it fixes our metabolism so that calorie absorption lines up with our caloric...
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    This year's annual labs

    I was told the same receptors are used for the zinc, copper and iron (the minerals) and so should be taken apart from each other to improve their effectiveness. Iron infusions make this a little easier. I have seen some folks taking zinc and copper on alternate days, to help spread them. I...
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    finding the holidays hard

    it's the holidays. And yes there will be all sorts of treats around. Make choices to really enjoy a little of what you really, really like. In the past, we often ate large volumes of things we marginally liked. Now with smaller tummies, we can choose to use that valuable real estate to have...
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    Jillc's Journey

    As I read about your flight I couldnt help but think that soon you will run thru airports with ease and airline seats will seem huge to you. Sending good Canadian thoughts for an easy and successful surgery.
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    My first 3 month post op labs... help me make sense please

    A few quick things Your high PTH says your body is not getting enough vitamin D and calcium, so it is stealing calcium from your bones to maintain your calcium levels. You also want your D level yo be close to the top of the range, not middle-low. Increase your D and your calcium. You may also...
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    never look a gift horse in the mouth.

    Your dad sounds like an amazing man. And you are definitely his daughter. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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