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Don't do this. Don't look for the complications hon. We're all different. Work harder on making damn sure you pick the right facility out of country...cuz that's gonna be more important!!

Awesome way to look at it. Thanks!

88% here. Exercise, hydrate, rest, and stick to the plan!

Lost all my excess weight here as well!

💜CONGRATULATIONS & MARVELOUS💜

Dunno hon. It depends on your condition and insurance. But you're doing the right thing. The first thing to do is find your new doctor and have them order the tests that will determine if you have stretched your tool and what your options are. They will also look to see if you have any other complications such as hernias, fistulas, stretched stomas, etc. Then they will advise. But while there, you should ask for a referral to an RD (bariatric) and a bariatric counselor and start working on changing behaviors. Cuz a new surgery is fine...but if you don't change your behaviors long term, then you will be back in the same situation. But having said that, there are MANY people who have lost their regain and who maintain today. Hang in there. All is not hopeless!!

you will get a LOT of mileage out of that malabsorption, so I wouldn't be too upset about it. The malabsorption component is why the DS is such a powerful surgery (moreso than the other popular surgeries). Plus if it was dangerous to cut into your stomach due to pre-existing issues, then be glad he didn't do it. I wouldn't want to risk my life on something like that. You WILL lose the weight with that malabsorption piece.

I have chronic back pain and losing 72 pounds has not made any difference. I have 5 bulging discs that seem to not be getting any better. It sucks!

I've been working on my husband about my preop diet, really not sure how that will shake out. My #2 son has his 43rd birthday celebration on 9/29 and I leave for my surgery on 9/30. NOW...that will be my hurdle!

As someone who habitually plays refrigerator roulette (as well as freezer and pantry/med cabinet roulette) daily, LOL! I'd say whip up a big ol' shake now and taste it. Better yet, open it and take a whiff. If it doesn't have a curdled or sour flavor I'd make a shake and taste it. How does it smell made into the shake? How does it taste? Did it make you hurl? I can almost guarantee if it's bad, you'll spit rather than swallow. Happy spinning!