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Me too, me too I still have about 40-50 lbs to go!!

MsVee I totally understand. I felt those feelings as well I had RNY in 2004 lost 130 lbs only to gain it back because partially my surgery failed me (stoma from pouch to intestines enlarged so no restriction) and then I threw in the towel and let everything go to hell. When I first started the...

Hello! I have been MIA for a bit but wanted to stop in and touch base! Also for the first time in 10 years I am not anemic! Just had a blood draw and everything looks great! My numbers were on the low side but in the normal range and I am more than happy! I will continue to take my prescription...

Thank you! I have never been blond but I love the new look!!!

Awe thanks!

Hello!! Dr Simper is in Salt Lake City if we drive its an 11 hour drive but only about a 90 minute flight. My address is in Phoenix but were pretty close to Laveen. I work in Downtown Phoenix!

Hello chiming in here! I had my RNY to DS surgery done by Dr. Simper in Ut and Dr. McKinley assisted! I am just about 18 months out and am very happy with my lenghts 100/150 I have lost about 110 lbs and still losing. I traveled from AZ to UT for my surgery. To reiterate what everyone else has...

I am a year out from RNY to DS revision at one month out I was barley able to eat a few bites of cottage cheese, water felt like bricks in my stomach. I did not have the feeding tube but even today at times where the old RNY tummy was put back together still feels tight and at times I can feel...

How did your surgery go? I am sure your still in the hospital. I had my RNY to DS revision in February. Recovery was tough for me but about week 6-7 things made a 360 turnaround and I finally started feeling better. I am down 100lbs and have gone from a 3x in tops to an xl and 28pant to an 18/20...

CherriesInTheSnow Dr. McKinley assisted Dr Simper with my revision I dont think you will be dissapointed. I had mine done at St.Marks Hospital which is where RMAP offices are located. I loved St. Marks it is a great hospital and the care was exceptional! Best of Luck and keep us posted.

Dr Cottom is not with Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians at St Marks hospital Dr Simper is who does do the standard of care DS.

Hello and Welcome, I second that Dr Cottom does not perform the traditional 2 anastomosis DS so do not use him(I spoke to him in my research process and he confirmed he is doing the SIPS procedure so no hearsay, I heard it straight from the horses mouth). I had a revision with Dr Simper in SLC...

Hello CherriesInTheSnow We have similar stories. Rny in 2003, lost 130lbs but gained it all back (enlarged stoma so no restriction then giving up)I just had this procedure done this past February. I reiterate what everyone else has stated, do your homework, ask questions, then make your...

I had reactive hypoglycemia with my RnY when I was crashing I needed to eat protein so a piece of cheese or meat would counter react the hypoglycemia I know your not a RnYer but thought maybe this tidbit might be interesting.:(:)

Welcome Trilla, sounds like we had the same issue. Rny in 2003 lost 130lbs, stoma enlarged so had a giant tube for a stomach I love how Larra stated "no tool to help you lose or maintain your weight loss," which is what happened to me I gained all my weight back. Fast forward to 2018 revision...

Its more like learning to listen to your body more intently, especially the digestive system, being careful of what you eat, when you eat it and where you are. There are still foods I have not reintroduced into my diet so have to pay attention to those when I do eat them again. Then its learning...

So I read the reviews for the SF Gummy bears, I laughed so hard I cried. I needed that so bad!!

I'm doing great! Still learning to live with the DS but all in all I am doing really good! I feel so much better with some of my weight gone! Is the supervised diet a requirement from your insurance?

DawnNYC do you have a surgery date?

Hello Holli, As a recent RnY to DS'er I can really say those claims are exaggerated, or I am very very lucky! I do not suffer from bad or over smelly flatulence, loose stools are only when I consume too many "bad" carbs. So those can be controlled with what I put in my mouth. I have had very few...