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The End of TPN? -  So, I've been on TPN since the end of January.  It has made all the difference in my health and well-being.  I'm blessed by God to have had it as a resource for this long. My N...

TPN, Weight, and the Power of the DS -   So, I've been having a minor meltdown about my weight.  I got as low as 157 lbs; then ran into some edema from protein deficiency.  I was up 10 lbs to 167.  I slowly came down t...

Update: 3 Weeks (or so) on TPN -   So, this TPN experience has been very interesting! They started me off on 3 days of liquids only.  They said it's standard protocol:  they did not say that I was dehydrated. ...

It's Serious! PICC Line, IV Nutrition, Home Care - After my last post, I continued to stay the course.  I found a better online tool to keep track of my protein and nutrient intake (http://www.MyFitnessPal.com), and stayed on top o...

This is NOT acceptable! (Bitter rant) - I've been battling increased nausea and vomiting for the past two days.  The whole queasy/pukey thing has been a menace to me since the day of my surgery, and I am sick of it! T...

6 Months Out! - Well, I posted a long post on the board.  Here's the link: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/4285335/6-Month-Update-Long/ And here's my lab rat data.  Ain't it beautiful? ...

Why I chose the DS over the RnY - This was floating around a while ago.  Every time someone new shows up, I'm always looking for it.  So, I thought I should post it in my blog so I can find it.  It's great! Why ...

"You Look the Same" - So, I've lost over 50 lbs.  That's terrific!  But to myself, I look the same. I went home last week.  I didn't get a chance to see a lot of my relatives and friends (who could h...