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Mike Dumas

Duodenal Switch Patients
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  1.    DuoSwitchGuyMarch2019 reacted to a post in a topic: Guys ~400lbs that had DS
  2.    janedoe92 reacted to a post in a topic: Not Losing Weight On The Pre-Op Diet...
  3.    sasharbinx reacted to a post in a topic: Almost one week post op....
  4.    peijeremy reacted to a post in a topic: Guys ~400lbs that had DS
  5.    Mike Dumas reacted to a post in a topic: Coughing post-op. Any tips?
  6.    musycnlyrics reacted to a post in a topic: Almost one week post op....
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  12. Just had my surgery on the 12/27, went great. Stayed in the hospital for 2 days,and have my first follow up appointment this friday. Still having gas pains and struggling to get in the Protein,but i feel great. Also headed back to work tomorrow!! Will keep you all updated on this part of the journey! 2 Week pre-op diet......565lbs Day of surgery....526 Today is 504!!
  13. Right now i weight in at 530 and have my surgery planned for next weds the 27th, ill keep ya posted on results.
  14. Been just over one week in on this and lost 20lbs already, did per-op yesterday at the hospital.....one week to go folks!!!!!!
  15. I just started my 2 week pre-op today. kinda hard to sit here and drink a protein shake when you coworkers are eating burgers lol! But Full steam ahead!!!
  16. Thank you so much guys!!!
  17. I have my 2 week pre-opt diet starting on this Monday the 12th, and i would like some advise to what you all ate and did. Thanks!
  18. After a long long road, i get a call yesterday and i finally have my insurance approval!! Surgery date is Dec 27th!! I cannot wait!! I will keep you all posted!!
  19. Just had my final Nutritional evaluation this morning, and i have my endoscopy scheduled for June 3!!!....Getting soooo close!!
  20.    Mike Dumas reacted to a post in a topic: New guy!
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  22. Thank you all for the welcome!! I have 1 more meeting with my dietitian and endoscopy next month. Then im told i will receive a surgery date. Looking like it maybe around the middle of June. I will keep you all updated as i go along.! Thanks again!
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  29. Good afternoon everyone! My name is Mike, I am having the Duondenal switch I have been reading through these forums for a few weeks now, and have finally have found the courage to finally post. I am 32 and currently 6'4 530lbs with a BMI of 64.5. I come from a large bodied family, and have been battling my my weight since i was little. I am married with 2 awesome kids. Thank you all, in advance for your knowledge and advice.

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