My name is Pam I had weight loss surgery in 2003 I had what is called the Duodenal switch "DS" for short.
I weighed 321lbs and was at death's door with my sugar as high as 600 and that was taking both oral meds and insulin shots. I felt I didn't have much of a choice but to go forward and give myself the chance to live. So I did it and I lost the weight and along with it I lost the diabetes the lowest weight I have seen is 142lbs I now hoover around 175 to 185 most days. Since having the surgery I have had to commit to taking the many, many required supplements needed after having this particular surgery. A, D. CALCIUM, B12, B6, B1, B-COMPLEX and of coarse protein mix for drinks. Various companies have these products and I will provide info on contacting them in my future blogging posts. But for now I just wanted to say a few things for opener's. I will write more again soon. If there is anything you would like to see included please email and I will do my best to accommodate you.Take care and take your supplements and stay well people, til next time.
great blog, it will help to educate those thinking of this surgery and the things we go thru. Truthfully I would never trade places with the old me again. Even though we have to be mindful of vitamins, minerals, protein drinks etc its still a good trade off from taking medications that wont help us in the long run!
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Judie
Hi Judie, Thanks for the input I'm going to be working on getting some pics up as soon as I can locate them. All I have are plastic surgery nudes and that is TMI...LOL Thanks for coming by and making a comment, Hugs Pam
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