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I am also experiencing the same thing but, dealing with other issues to. The damn weight just sneaks back....before I knew it, the 155 lbs I had lost turned into just an 103 WL! I have started back pretty well with my eating, but exercise....SMH...is sooooooo hard for me to get back consistently. I'm slow getting there...I know as soon as I can physically see some results, it will be on...LOL, but till then, SMH, I try my best to press on. I'm in a biggest loser contest at work and that's helping with the motivation. I also peek back in here, but it seems like a ghostown on the board now. So, I read over my profile journey and PRAY!
We did this once, so we can do it again.....AND we will have the advantage of doing it WITH all the knowledge that we now, but didn't know then.
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. - Oprah Winfrey
I've heard from others who have had the same surgeon that I'm hoping to have, that he does do consultations before the info session. And I'm most fortunate in that his office in this same township where I live. Talk about blessed, huh?
The program I went through wouldn't let you schedule with the surgeon until you attended the "orientation seminar". The surgeon herself did the presentation.
She's the only surgeon in my state who performs the DS,. I was really blessed in that way, in that I only had to travel two hours from home, and I have lots of relatives in that city as well.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Mel-
I had my DS in 2009 as well.
Love it, love it, love it! For the first time in my life, I can eat like anormal person, and not be stuck to a restrictive diet.
That's the primary reason I chose the DS. Obviously, if I were a good dieter, I wouldn't need the surgery!
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
No, not yet. I'm still in the earliest stages. Just got up the nerve to return to OH 2 days ago. I'm scheduled to attend an info session on May 6th, but I plan to schedule a consultation with the surgeon before then.
Hi Abe!
Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you. Had a death in the family, and been really busy helping my aunt. My late Dad's brother passed away.
I've lost 245 pounds with my DS. I was switched on 2/25/2009.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
ANY FURTHER POSTS ON THIS 5 DAY POUCH TEST SUBJECT WILL BE POSTED ON THE "WLS GRADS FORUM"
Please join us in doing the 5 Day Pouch Test beginning Monday, March 11th.
This is for an EMERGENCY situation - when "out of control" to get back to "normal"
Do the 5 Day as written!
--NO calorie restriction
--AVOID pursuing perfection
--DON'T focus on scale
All the information you need is here - read thoroughly - www.5daypouchtest.com
and it would be a great idea to watch Kaye Bailey's videos on You tube.
You should prepare your soup (delicious & packed with protein) and protein jello over the weekend if you have a busy schedule during the week.
Kaye says something like and it is so not a direct quote - YOU had your guts hacked and YOU signed up for this for life!
What happens beyond day 5
Following the rules that we should have stuck post-op to if we strayed
-Protein First
-Water - at least 64oz and stay close to the 30/30 rule
-No Snacking - or smart planned snacking GOODBYE SLIDERS - pretzels, crackers . . .
-EXERCISE
Beyond Day 5 will get interesting but lets do the 5 day first and detox off of the carbs and get clarity with our bodies.
Talk to you soon!
Layla
3/30/2005 Lap Band installed 12/20/2010 Lap Band REMOVED
6/6/2011 Vertical SLEEVE Gastrectomy
Hi, Lynn!
Glad to meet you too.
Do you have a surgery date yet?
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Hi Jazz,
I'm an RNY hoping to get a DS revision. Nice to meet you!
Lynn 
Well-behaved women seldom make history. --Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Thank you, Wendy! I'm glad to be back and hopefully making some changes for the better.
Take good care!
