AmandaRaeLeo

Omg! Sounds good as I love hummus and hate mayo.< /p>

I will have to try and make them.

I've been contemplating adding a Duodenal Switch (DS) community for quite some time. Exciting new changes are coming to all our WLS communities. You'll receive further info via an announcement within the next week or so. We plan on adding DS forums once these changes are rolled out.

Way to be on the ball!

The view from my front porch:

Uhhhhh taste the rainbow?

I'm on the app so I'm not seeing what you're seeing.

Would a duodenal switch sub forum be possible?

Since VSG as a stand alone is DS's cousin.

Yes Jane' date='

It was an important topic...

I'm not sure how it deteriorated overnight.

But it's a shame that it did...[/quote']

I didn't say "blah blah blah" once!

“If You Propose To Speak' date=' Always Ask Yourself, Is It True, Is It Necessary, Is It Kind.”

<img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

D. All of the above.

I did not lie, I opined. Truth? Check

I responded to an open question in an open forum. Necessity? Check

I opined respectfully. Kind? Check

But I'm also fond of Einstein's quote regarding insanity.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

Albert Einstein

On that note I will refrain from attempting to engage in a conversation on the subject with such decisive minds and not drive myself insane.

AmandaRaeLeo:

>>>>Well it sounds like minds are made up and affirmation was being sought<<<<

Asking for source of info is not close minded. It is smart...

Who said close minded? Would you prefer I use the word "decisive"?

Et viola!

Well it sounds like you are very decisive and affirmation or like minds were being sought.

There... Amended.

I went with Dr. Aceves back in March and I couldn't be more pleased with my care.

Here is a link to my experience. Once I was home and settled I wanted to share every last detail.

I am not a coordinator. I do not get paid for referrals. I give you my word. I just put a lot of thought and time into sharing the details of my journey to pay it forward and helping others find peace of mind while making this decision.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/74149-dr-aceves-mexicali-and-me/

Good luck making your decision. :-)

Well it sounds like minds are made up and affirmation was being sought.

Best of luck to you.

I was approved for a DS thru my ins. I've only had the sleeve done so far. I am exactly 7 months out today my surgery weight was 413 and I'm now 305. I have lost very little in the last few months' date=' like 5lbs for June and 5lbs for July. My dr said I should know if I will need the 2nd half of the switch around this time. I'm just wondering at what point do you throw in the towel and say I've gone as far as I can with the sleeve? The 2nd part kinda freaks me out although I don't want to be stuck at this weight either. So do you just keep truckin along and lose 5lbs a month til goal or do you go for the 2nd part. This is just something I'm curious about. I'm also freaked out in that I'm still losing hair from getting the sleeve. Am I going to have to go thru all that again too? Idk.[/quote']

Give it at least 2 years. At least!!!

7 months with more than 100 lbs lost is pretty damn awesome. That is approx 14-15 lbs per month, 3-4 lbs a week. It's a process, not a magic wand.

I was just sleeved yesterday by Dr. Aceves and a' date=' feeling pretty darn good... A little more pain today but I have been pretty active... Dr. Aceves even high dived me lol... Any questions please ask!! It's not any easy decision to make and I was sooooo scared[/quote']

He's a genuinely nice surgeon. I had some violent postop puking which caused bad pain in my back and shoulders. It hurt worst than any postop surgical pain.

Dr. Aceves stopped in to check on me and actually massaged my shoulders and neck. He knew I had a lot of vomiting postop.

Dunkin Donut's Wake-up Wraps are great. Lots of Protein. Who knew?

I was farting and sharting and even passed a buffalo (not a pun) almost immediately.

I have had days where I've been a bit constipated since, but for the most part my body has found a rhythm.

Lol! Yoo hoo? Unicorn?

Thank you so much. What a relief. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

You're welcome of course. That last thing we need is smoke and mirrors while we're researching this.

http://asmbs.org/member-search/

Thank you Amanda <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

You're welcome.

I had trouble finding him at first.

Here ya go!

http://web2.facs.org/acsdir/public/DetailMember.cfm?CHKDGTS=00310011950

Oh an apple fritter! I like them because they are BIG... Yes size matters <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Apple fritters are my fave. Boston Cream are a close second... Both?

My doc used a linguini noodle. :-P

Wait.. Who the hell is Ed?

Mr. Ed?

[quote=holidayexpressions]Ugh I'm freaking out here. I'm a big baby.

Deep breath. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.

[quote=holidayexpressions]I haven't been very happy with Trish. I just still seem like I'm lost with it all. She doesn't return emails and ill text and ask a question and she beats around the bush seems like. I sent her a text two days ago and haven't heard back from her. I have no idea what time my surgery is or anything and it's Thursday.

That would be very stressful. I hope you find some peace of mind.