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    whew...it's been forever...hi again!

    Hi there, I had the test (coronary ct angiogram) done because I had a very high heart rate for a year after an excessive bleeding episode (heavy periods) plus POTS symptoms etc., and they were testing for all kinds of things including potential coronary artery congenital defects. But I really...
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    whew...it's been forever...hi again!

    Hi everybody, I hope you are all doing well! I have been away for a very long stretch this time. On my end, I've switched careers since then, exited a long term relationship, become a caregiver to my mother and have maintained normal A1Cs (between 4.9 and 5.5, averaging around 5.2) and...
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    weird questions about fat bodies...

    Hey everyone, I hadn't noticed before, but since I started getting massage therapy and physio, I have noticed feeling a bit suffocated when I lie face down on my tummy or like I can't get enough air. Is this just a fat body quirk? Anyone else experience this pre surgery? Secondly, did you...
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    conceit--update

    Just wanted to update you guys.. it's been 9 months since my t2d diagnosis. I have maintained an A1c between 4.9 and 5.0. I have been so very disciplined. I am trying so hard to keep my numbers in the non diabetic range especially before surgery. Getting some more testing done because of the...
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    High CRP and surgery

    Hi Sheanie, my ferritin is 40 (on the low side) but Hb is 13. I do think I am iron deficient. My MCV and MCH (i hope those are the ones) have been low for several months. It does seem like there's some infammatory process in play raising the CRP.
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    High CRP and surgery

    I spoke with the GP today and was told my CRP was a good 10 points higher (in 50s) last year. I wasn't even informed of this...anyway this was before my Diabetes diagnosis, so I was probably very insulin resistant at the time and had more inflammtion. I am wondering how much this elevation is a...
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    High CRP and surgery

    Thanks! Were your cholesterol and triglycerides high as well? DianaCox my ldl, hdl, trigs, hdl/ldl ratio are all normal. so i am hoping my CRP is from some other kind of inflammation or maybe even a uti i didn't realize was present.
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    High CRP and surgery

    Hi everyone, I recently had some tests done and the CRP came back high ( 40s). Doctors don't seem to sure what's causing it. I was also diagnosed with inappropriate sinus tachycardia, basically my heart rate was over a 100 for resting and would go further up just from standing up (POTS like...
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    Diabetes

    6.2 is excellent! are you low carbing Liz?
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    8 year surgiversary

    Happy surgiversary Liz! Here's to many more! And thank you for everything you do :)
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    17-year vet with a "hello" and keto question

    Congratulations on 17 DS years. Wishing you continued health and happiness! I was about to ask for a probiotic recommendation besides Florastor (expensive as Sheanie said above). I'll keep the Gas Defense one in mind. Thanks. I plan on continuing a heavy lifting program post my DS, largely...
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    Diabetes

    It's great to hear Marceau is accumulating 30 year post Op data. Would you have any more information on when this study might be published? I'd be curious to learn the relapse rate at 30 years post Op, as someone getting the surgery at 30. A remission that long would be a dream come true. I am...
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    Happy Birthday, Munchkin!

    Happy birthday Spiky and Munchkin!! <3 <3
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    Need others experience w MD visits

    if you're asking me, I haven't had the ds yet.
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    9 Year Surgiversary

    Hey Kirmy, so great to see you! Happy surgiverversary :)
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    Need others experience w MD visits

    I stick to three items, most urgent concerns first. Doctors book way too many appointments. Like I had a doctor who only addressed one issue and then would get me to book another appointment. She was always running late, which was a mystery because she barely spent any time with patients...
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    Another NY Times biggest loser story

    Minus bariatric surgery, I know as I've gotten older (30 now), my chances of losing weight with diet and exercise have gone down. I've been on a very strict keto diet and for a few months it was calorie restricted, though I am not counting calories right now just keeping carbs to 20 grams and...
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    what are you reading?

    bearmom if you like horror and gothic novels, i have a list of favourites! let me know if you'd like to have a look. :D
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    Low total carb high fat protein bars..

    Hey everybody, Do you have any favourite protein bars that are low in total carbs (12 or less), high fat and high protein? I tried the Atkins Endulge, and while it didn't spike me, I don't like maltilol. It caused bloating. In the evenings, I feel like eating a high protein low carb snack. I...
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    T2D and small intestine connection - new treatment?

    Liz do you have any thoughts on insulin dosing on the DS diet with higher protein and fats as the latter slows down absorption? would you be counting the percentage of protein DS ers absorb and bolus ing for it using a milder insulin? This is if/when you go back on it. But I am thinking it'd be...
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