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  1. Mystrys

    List of DS surgeons

    I had talked with Dr Boyce in 2021 just before he rushed me into emergency surgery and felt like he let a few things slip then. I didn’t really have a lot of time to chat him up about those things afterwards obviously. Fast forward to November of last year when I went in for an annual follow-up...
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    List of DS surgeons

    Sadly, I have just learned this morning that my vetted surgeon, Dr. Stephen Boyce in Knoxville TN has retired. I only know this because I contacted the office this morning to gather some information for a friend. I was told that he has retired but that they have two other surgeons. Now, I...
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    Possible SIBO and peristalsis issues

    Thank you for the input!! I have actually considered this but I don’t seem to have the symptoms. I plan to ask my current Gastro for a follow up since the Rifaximin hasn’t seemed to fix this. I will ask him then. I had asked him initially if he thought I needed to add digestive enzymes and he...
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    Possible SIBO and peristalsis issues

    Sorry, thanks for the clarification. Yes I had biopsies during my last colonoscopy in October. All negative. As far as an overgrowth of yeast, I dont believe I really have the symptoms for that. I guess I could always be wrong. What were your symptoms? What was the treatment? I CAN ask my new...
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    Possible SIBO and peristalsis issues

    Thanks for all the thoughtful suggestions, but yes...been tested for all of it! Also had a round of Diflucan prior to the Flagyl but not after. I actually thought I had a yeast infection because I'd never had a bacterial infection before. But yes, tested for everything under the sun which is...
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    Possible SIBO and peristalsis issues

    Hiya NEIGHBOR!! You're not far from me at all really. And yes, being a Micropolitan for the Upper Cumberland, it is the hub for all the other surrounding counties. Boy.. It's sure been crazy around here during this whole nasty covid mess too!! As far as ruling things out, Dr. Boyce did rule...
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    Possible SIBO and peristalsis issues

    I'm apologizing ahead of this for the length but appreciate all who take the time. It's been quite awhile since I've checked in as life has been INCREDIBLY chaotic over the last few years. I'm coming up on my 5 year surgiversary in April and have felt very blessed to not have any major issues. I...
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    Diana is out of surgery

    So happy you are up and moving. Here's to a smooth and rapid recovery with as little pain (and poop drama) as possible. I am seriously considering taking a jar of coconut oil and packs of Brain Brew (mct) with me for my surgery in 3 weeks. Full fat dairy has never been an easy find out of the...
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    Vit K level question

    hilary1617 I'm not sure. I will email my surgeon and ask about that. However, since my surgery is in Monterrey Mexico, and I'm only flying in the day before,I'm not sure I even have time to do that :thumbsdown::unsure:
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    Vit K level question

    southernlady that's where I went...to the Portal. I can print it. It was in there, but it was not listed with a reference range. And the number was from such an OBVIOUSLY different reference range, that's where I got frustrated. All my previous tests were exactly what you listed: .13 to 1.88 I...
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    ABDOMINOPLASTY ADVICE PLEASE?

    Sending good juju! Can't wait to hear about your journey!
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    Vit K level question

    So, my recent 2yr follow-up blood work came back with a Vit K level listed as 357 on the portal. It wasn't back at the time of my physical visit and I don't have a hard copy. This is not the same reference levels I have seen before so I have no idea whether it's low or not. My PT time has also...
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    Can my High Vit D and B12 levels be dangerous

    Larra Absolutely!! And that's where I'm at right now with the thought process. I have my 2 year follow up with my surgeon on Monday and although I won't see him, his nurse and NUT will probably question my choices to not use their supplements. But the proof is in my blood work that I made the...
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    Can my High Vit D and B12 levels be dangerous

    So, is it your opinion that maybe I back off on the multivitamin? I actually stopped taking almost everything for now except for K1, Calcium and magnesium, zinc, probiotics and the Pepcid. I even stopped my Biotin in case it was affecting any of the results. I'm having more blood work done on...
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    Can my High Vit D and B12 levels be dangerous

    *WHEW* Thank you southernlady. I haven't supplemented in over 2 years but I keep looking at all of my intake. Even my damn protein supplements are 'fortified'. Everything seems to have B12 and/or D in it. I get that as a country, we have a deficiency issue in both of these. But wow...I was...
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    Can my High Vit D and B12 levels be dangerous

    I ,unfortunately,do not have a PCP that seems very concerned with these levels. AND maybe I shouldn't either. But I cannot find the answer to this question anywhere else, so of course, I will worry myself to insanity over it. In my protocol I have been supplementing with a dry D@50k units 3x...
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    Need advice on antibiotics

    Nope. Not what i think at all. Actually, I was so surprised to find out about c diff being so insidious after a vacation to the Dominican Republic. I came home and was in the ER less than 24 hr later. They thought that it may be dengue. Turns out after testing for everything under the sun...
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    Need advice on antibiotics

    Thanks @Spiky Bugger ,for your response. I'm glad you are a survivor but I'm sorry you have to experience any of that! He took more xrays and said his gut tells him there is a fine fracture somewhere in the root and he wasn't confident that going in and retreating then redoing the root canal...
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    Need advice on antibiotics

    Hi guys, It's been awhile since I've checked in. There hasn't really been any change since the last time I was here. I stopped losing about 8 months out (DS on 4/24/16) and up until last month, that's where I stayed. I have since gained about 10 pounds and am currently trying to figure that mess...
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    I know I can't be the only one...

    That's what I was afraid of. *sigh*
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