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Topic: RE: Dr. Schwartz - or - Dr. Drew ??? (Abbott Northwest)
I am reading this for the first time now but it would depend on which type of surgery you were going to have. Mpls. Bariatrics now has surgeons that are doing the duodenal switch (DS) wich is the most effective weight loss surgery out there. That is the only clinic other that the U of M that offers that option. They have just started doing it so they don't have a lot of experience but, the DS is far superior to the RNY. I had it done8.5 years ago when I weighed 285 and I now weigh 110 with no regain. DS'ers malabsorb 80% of all the fat they eat so it is very difficult to regain weight.
Tammy (Bishop) Simmon
Insurance Appeal Advocate
Center for Bariatric Advocacy and Support
DS with Dr. Buchwald
1-13-04 ~ 285 lbs. to 125 lbs.
Topic: RE: U of M
I'm a patient of Dr. Buchwald. I had the duodenal switch (DS) 8.5 years ago and couldn't be happier! I started at 285 pounds and now weigh 110. I've never had any regain. The duodenal switch is the most effective weight loss surgery out there. People with this surgery only absorb about 20% of all the fat they eat so it is difficult to regain the weight once you've lost it. If you'd like more information, let me know. I facilitate the local DS support group and have a DS support group on facebook as well. If you're on facebook and would like to friend me, I'm Tammy Erickson Simmon.
Tammy (Bishop) Simmon
Insurance Appeal Advocate
Center for Bariatric Advocacy and Support
DS with Dr. Buchwald
1-13-04 ~ 285 lbs. to 125 lbs.
Topic: RE: Monday weigh-in rolls around again--join us!
I'd been maintaining, but am officially up a bit now to a place I'm not comfortable with. I'm going to try to be better about tracking on myfitnesspal and sticking to my c25k workouts this week. Grazing is my number one problem and being home for the summer now is NOT helping...
~ Kim
Topic: RE: Surgery at Abbott Northwestern next Monday
So how is it going for you now, post surgery?
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: RE: SO excited!!!
Began my journey in 2008 at 246#....lost 111#...have regaind about 35#'s of which I am currently trying to rectify!
Elena...CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Wow! 
Connie...tell me more! what all did you do to lose 21#'s?!? That's freakin' awesome! I am getting SO anxious to detox next week, I am starting to feel crappier everyday in lue of it. LoL
My plan for the moment is to drink Unjury protein shakes for bfast & lunch (and as needed in between)Basically stick to the Day 1 & 2 plan of the 5 DPT (cream/broth soups, sf pudding,proten shakes, etc.)...and maybe even for up to 4-days if I can stand it. And if my body can handle it excercise daily...even if its just a short walk.
I just hope I'm not psyching myself up to fail...
Connie...tell me more! what all did you do to lose 21#'s?!? That's freakin' awesome! I am getting SO anxious to detox next week, I am starting to feel crappier everyday in lue of it. LoL
My plan for the moment is to drink Unjury protein shakes for bfast & lunch (and as needed in between)Basically stick to the Day 1 & 2 plan of the 5 DPT (cream/broth soups, sf pudding,proten shakes, etc.)...and maybe even for up to 4-days if I can stand it. And if my body can handle it excercise daily...even if its just a short walk.
I just hope I'm not psyching myself up to fail...
Began my journey in 2008 at 246#....lost 111#...have regaind about 35#'s of which I am currently trying to rectify! 
Topic: RE: SO excited!!!
Good for you....that is what I did and am down 21 pounds now!!
Hang in there....you can do it....back to basic's is the answer!!
HUGS....connie d
Hang in there....you can do it....back to basic's is the answer!!
HUGS....connie d
Topic: RE: scale not moving as much worried
Sounds good I'll have to check that out thanks for your inputs!
Topic: RE: Monday weigh-in rolls around again--join us!
My next goal is to have a no rain saturday, so I can do a planned ride. We'll see how that works!
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: RE: Monday weigh-in rolls around again--join us!
It really doesn't take long to lose it, does it? Although you'll get it back in no time with a few rides. Three weeks isn't too long!
I've gotten passed in races by people decades older than me. Really lets you know that there is more you can do, LOL. It's good to have goals...
I've gotten passed in races by people decades older than me. Really lets you know that there is more you can do, LOL. It's good to have goals...
Topic: RE: Monday weigh-in rolls around again--join us!
I forgot to weigh this morning, but I am probably up because exercise was down last week and had the family reunion.
I was a bit upset yesterday. I rode my bike to church and back and that was good, but I had to walk it up two hills which means my three weeks off really cost me. I was passed twice by an elderly jogger. The person gained almost a tenth of a mile on me before I could get back on the bike and catch her. I thanked her for the motivation lesson and found a long flat run so I wouldn't be embarassed again.
I was a bit upset yesterday. I rode my bike to church and back and that was good, but I had to walk it up two hills which means my three weeks off really cost me. I was passed twice by an elderly jogger. The person gained almost a tenth of a mile on me before I could get back on the bike and catch her. I thanked her for the motivation lesson and found a long flat run so I wouldn't be embarassed again.
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
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