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Good morning y’all! I’ve got a busy day ahead. We have to run something to my brother where he works then we will pick up the girls at 11. Then we run to the library where my SIL works to pick up Randall. We’ll have them the rest of the…
Melody P.
Hi Everyone! I love these forums on this site and I'm learning lots. I am reading "weight loss surgery for dummies" right now as well and I definitely need to start a food journal. Fitness Pal isn't cutting it for me right now. I wonder if anyone else journals everyday…
LukeB Girl17
Hi Guys, I had my DS almost 8 years ago so for the most part, I know what foods work for me and which don't. The problem is that even when I eat perfectly (no sugar/flour/sucralose/milk,etc.) I still have moderate amounts of gas in the mornings (but REALLY stinky, peels…
A S.
This picture was taken over the cornfield in my backyard on October 23rd. The object on the left appeared first and then the center and right one appeared a minute later. These three objects hoovered for 10 minutes which gave me enough time to run up to the house to…
ladygodiva1228
Good morning everyone. Not much going on today. I'm finishing up sending out Christmas cards and I have to get some pictures made for ornaments I'm making of the grandkids. Hoping work is slow today and tomorrow. QOTD: If you could travel to another country for the holiday season where…
ladygodiva1228
Good Monday morning!!! Finally finished the other Yule log. I've actually gotten a few requested from people who want to purchase one. I don't really have extra time this year to make more, but I may just take some orders for next year. We had a fun time looking through…
ladygodiva1228
Hi all! Boy, everything's changed since the last time I visited here...and that's been oh, 6-ish years? At least. Still looking for familiar names. We used to keep this board hopping constantly! Anyhooooo...Long story shortish, I maintained my weight loss for a couple of years, and slowly let the sugar…
Stacy160good mornin everyone! Happy Friday! Not much happening today. My niece turned 12 yesterday and her party is Sunday that is also my brothers birthday. So I’ve got to make two dirt cakes and an egg custard pie tomorrow. Need to get the last minute things for that. We’ll probably…
Melody P.
Good Morning everyone. This will be quick as today is our anniversary and my husband and I will be going to a few antique stores just to look around. Then we will be stopping at my favorite seafood market to pickup some stuff for dinner. I told him I would…
ladygodiva1228
Happy Hump Day!!! I think the weather is messing with the computers today. I can't get a photo to upload. It is raining cats and dogs. I got in at 6:30 to beat the worse on the ride in and I plan on leaving a bit early since we are…
ladygodiva1228
Hi everyone, I'm about 2.5 years post loop switch. I know it's not a traditional DS but here I am. I've had some ups and downs after surgery starting at about 7 months post when I'd reached my goal weight. I got my gallbladder out and had several procedures with…
Cautiously_HopefulI had gastric bypass 22 years ago and kept off the weight for 18 years but started getting hungry and was gaining weight fast. Going through the process of having tests done but don't know what my options are going to be. I had an open gastric bypass and then a tummy tuck.…
Chitz
Had a great weekend in Florerence, but wore out my feet! Tons of walking and massive flights of stairs. The number of stairs to get to the next floor is double in some of these old palaces. So for every floor, you are really going up two flights worth of…
sallyj
Hi everyone, My name is Selena, and I'm a 349-pound Dodgers fan ready to take charge of my health. I'm excited to share my journey with you all as I explore weight loss surgery as a tool to help me reach my goals. I'm new to this community…
DodgerDivaDiet
Two weeks into my time in Cortona, Italy. My goal was to move away from the tourist mentality to a "what is it like to live here" one, but it has been a continuum shall we say. There is so much to see and do here that the tourist side…
sallyj
Having a wonderful time in Cortona trying to balance both the "regularly living" and "being a tourist." It is difficult to get away from the tourist mode as there is so much to see and explore. Churches and food seem to dominate! With the mouth issues, I can't take advantage…
sallyj
On Nov. 21, 2011 my life began...again. I decided to have gastric bypass surgery. That day saved my life & gave me my life back. I started my WLS at 491 pounds. That was the highest weight that I have ever been at in my entire life. I got my…
virgo_olympia
Today was a day of unexpected surprises. I stepped on the scale, bracing myself for the usual disappointment, only to be met with a shock. Down 10 pounds! I now weigh 340 pounds. While it might seem like a small victory to some, it's a significant milestone for me.…
CountryGirlGetsHealthy
I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted! Time does get away from me. I've been dealing with the ongoing auto-immune issues. Good news is that the burning tongue is improving, slowly, but improving. The pain has gone and most of the numbness. The taste is improving…
sallyj
I had roux n y 1/12/01. Thank you Dr. Poplawski (no relation). You saved my life and vision
I am 6 months post op from my gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Alvarez. While making the decision to undergo surgery is not easy, for me, it was a long process and did my research. The key for me was finding the right surgeon. I have met many people all…
I had roux en y gastric bypass in 2014 with Dr Joya and Nathalie helped coordinate it then. I was 20 and the surgery was done so well I was up on my feet straight away. There were no immediate surgical complications, and I lived 10 years with this, at…
Dr. Ferzli is very knowledgeable when explaining the surgical options. He sure knows his stuff and is a confident, seasoned surgeon. He emphasizes that support is key to success and has a great aftercare program. His whole team is very helpful.
I first heard about Dr. Alvarez from a supervisor at my college internship. I've been thinking about getting the gastric sleeve surgery but didn't have any particular surgeons in mind. I took a leap of faith and I'm glad I did. My surgery was this past July. Dr. Alvarez and…
