Monthly Archives: January 2016

Dialysis and Weight Loss – Part Two


Part Two There are three options:  Lapband, the “sleeve”, and “gastric bypass”.  Each has its benefits and drawbacks.  How did I do it?   I had bariatric surgery for the Lapband.  The major plus for me and why I chose … Continue reading

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Dialysis and Weight Loss – Part One


Okay, it’s it a new year and time for the resolutions and followup.   Many of us will resolve to reduce our weight.   In September of 2014, I did.  As of 1 January 2016, I’m 92.5 pounds reduced (not … Continue reading

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Dialysis and Happy New Year


It is January 1, 2016.  Happy New Year to all my readers and thank you for a fruitful 2015.  I’m so blessed to have you reading and benefitting from the DevonTexas blog.  When I began to post a few years … Continue reading

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