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I was told last night that I looked 'normal'.
This was in response to my asking, because I was curious about third party perception, as to whether I stood out as an overweight 'big girl' any more. I am, admittedly, always going to be 'big girl', being 5ft 10 and with shoulders like a hod carrier.
It was the highest compliment since my surgery anyone could have EVER bestowed on me.
If I hadn't been in a crowded location, I would have got up and done the Carlton Banks dance right there and then.
Naked.

Seven shades of spectacular.

Hi everyone. My DS was March 31st, so as of today I am 7 days post op. I decided to have the surgery after the death of my aunt last year. I want to be healthy and to be around for my children. Other members of my family have had the gastric bypass, and both had regained weight. I researched my options before I made a final decision and the DS was best for me.
Before I made a final decision, after meeting the nutritionist I changed my diet completely to make sure that I can stick with it and I could, I was eating healthier pre op and lost 20 before surgery.
The first week post op diet is a little difficult but once you get use to it, its not so bad. I find that keeping a journal of your intake is very helpful in making sure you are getting what you need. I am looking forward to seeing what the weeks, and months post op will bring.
Good luck to you all

I eat every couple of hours as well. Pretty much Protein, but I do "go" 3-5 times a day. This has been how it is since I had the DS. The DSers I know vary with how much they "go". Some once in the morning. Some twice a day & others more like me.
I guess I'm lucky. My DS nutrit. really knows her stuff. She guided me in the beginning & I guide her now. She's always willing to learn & not lump us in with RNYers or sleevies.

Elizabeth,
I am new to this board and still poking around but if you had DS surgery can you please fill out your stats? I think as a host it is important for posters/members to know where you are coming from and that your experiences are real.
Respectfully meant.
Whit
I'M 17 Months out and have lost 301 lbs. I know, really good! However, I've had severe complications. Bowel obstruction 1 month in and then I had c-diff for 7 1/2 months after that and was almost impossible to get rid of. I almost had to have a stool transplant. I eat Protein first, fruit or veggies next. Never hungry for carbs. I have loose stool all the time. My blood work is great! Little low on Vitamin A which I take extra of. My doc says I'm a poster child on how to do it right. Several small meals, very small! 80 to 100 grams Protein and a lot of Water. Don't skip or forget your vitamins! They're crucial! And people ask me, "would you do it again, considering?!?" And I say "ABSOLUTELY!" In a heart beat! I hope this helps anyone out there going thru a rough time, it does get better! But it's not easy by any means, but soooo worth it! Monica

Lubbock. Surgery the 26th in Dallas, dr Barker