I GOT A DATE...YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!
Congrats! I can remember how excited I was when I finally got a date. I was fighting to get an approval for two years. The first couple of days were rough, but I wouldn't change it for the world. It was by far the best decision I've made. I'm down 67 pounds already and I'm smaller than I have been in over 10 years.
8-2-2010 
hey Ryan,
That is great -- Congratulations!!! It starts to feel real when you actually have that date.
I noticed that you are having the DS. LOVE mine! If you don't already, spend some time on the OH / DS forum. The DS way of eating and supplementing is very different than any of the other procedures, and quite frankly, you will get VERY BAD information from MMPC as far as what your needs really will be.
Feel free to ask me anything that might come up on your DS journey!
~ I am the proud wife of a Guatemalan, but most people call me Kimberley
Highest Known Weight = 370# / 59.7 bmi @ 5'6"
Current Weight = 168# / 26.4 bmi : fluctuates 5# either way @ 5'7" / more than 90% EWL
Normal BMI (24.9) = 159#: would have to compromise my muscle mass to get here without plastics, so this is not a goal.
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my DS. Don't go into WLS without knowing ALL of your options: DSFacts.com
