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  1. writegirl

    Oh happy day

    Super cute jeans! Extra victorious NSV! I flew during the Thanksgiving holiday week for the first time post op and for the first time in years, I did not need an extender. It's a great feeling--I haven't tried crossing legs yet. I wonder when that becomes "natural." You're so tiny!
  2. writegirl

    One week plus post op

    How are you feeling this month, Katie?
  3. writegirl

    I’m switched!

    Congratulations--sip, walk, rest, repeat!
  4. writegirl

    Sunday Weigh In (12/10/2017)

    LW: 219 TW: 217
  5. writegirl

    Haemo-fuckwittery

    I don't know your whole story because I am still relatively new-ish here, but I want to say that I'm sorry you've gone through so much. You already know to listen to the sound advice of those who know on here, so I know you will. Just be kind to yourself as you're continuing your recovery...
  6. writegirl

    January 9th is the date: Any tips?

    Has anyone mentioned wet wipes for the bathroom? I'm just sayin...
  7. writegirl

    Dr K said "U WORKED MY ASS OFF"

    OMG, I'm just so glad and relieved for you that you were in the very best of hands for this and that that mass is out of you now! You've seriously been through all the things. It's time to stop now. No more things for you! Here's to healing, feeling better, and zero things in your future <3
  8. writegirl

    Sunday Weigh In (11/19/2017)

    LW: 222 TW: 221 Today is my 5 month surgiversary. It's hard to believe it's been 5 months!
  9. writegirl

    Hello

    Hi @Ree welcome! My Duodenal Switch was the best decision of my life. I hope you have the same experience with your WLS. May I ask why you're electing for the VSG? If you're self-paying and going to Mexico, you might want to consider the DS. We see a lot of VSG patients who get revisions to DS...
  10. writegirl

    Update: One week post-op

    Your itching can be due to pain killers (like if you had Morphine in the hospital) and/or oxycode-type meds in or after the hospital. The itch with these types of drugs is real and it gets worse as it's leaving your system. Hydrate like crazy to help alleviate it and if you are taking any pain...
  11. writegirl

    I just want to wear heels again!

    LMAO! Hehe. Stealthy!
  12. writegirl

    I just want to wear heels again!

    Girlfriend, I soooooo feel you on this and it is not silly. I used to wear heels quite a lot, but after gaining so much weight and suffering a chronic foot injury, I just couldn't wear them anymore. I am 5 months post op from a DS and I've finally been able to start wearing lower heels again. I...
  13. writegirl

    Happy & Scared - Just got surgery date

    You may be able to get some of your friends and/or family to join you for a preemptive holiday dinner. When I lived closer to my family, I used to have a big tree trimming party every year. I made a turkey and a spiral ham and invited everyone. It was a big bash, tons of fun, and I didn't have...
  14. writegirl

    Hair loss and firming up.

    I'm coming up on just 5 months post op and I am still losing some hair; however, I have noticed a bit of regrowth this month. I did read a post from a woman who lost all of her hair post op (I can't remember if I saw her here or on the DS fb group), but she said that her issue was that her...
  15. writegirl

    Switched off of Omeprezole at 4 month post op visit and have raging reflux now

    This is good to know. If I can get off the meds, I want to do that. It's so hit and miss. Some days I have zero reflux and some days I feel like I drank acid. I never had any problem at all while on the PPI, so this is now all new and *I think* it may be related to PPI withdraw. I'm not doing...
  16. writegirl

    Sunday Weigh In (11/12/2017)

    Wow! That's a lot of weight in one week!
  17. writegirl

    Sunday Weigh In (11/12/2017)

    LW: 223 TW: 222
  18. writegirl

    Switched off of Omeprezole at 4 month post op visit and have raging reflux now

    Are you on an H2 at all? I'm trying to figure out if I absolutely MUST be on one of the medicines (PPI/H2) forever for no other reason that I've had a DS. I was told pre-op that I had to be one one "for life"--it's even in the paperwork they gave us. Is that all bullshit? Can I be off of this...
  19. writegirl

    Newbie

    Hi @Caseyred99 and welcome. You've got perfectly good reasons for pursuing the DS. I didn't have co-morbidities either. Good luck to you!
  20. writegirl

    Newbie Hello

    Hello and welcome :)
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