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Success with weight loss surgery is less about numbers on the scale and more about lifestyle and health of the patient. Unfortunately, many weight los...

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Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)

3+ years

3 years and 3 months since my op.  Recently down another 5 pounds, so over 10 stone lost from my heaviest, 98 pounds since the op.  Now BMI of 29.8 so I'm overweight, BIG DAY!!!!!  Wa...

109 views · 5 replies · posted by Paul5678
Ontario Forum

pre surgery optifast diet

I have been on the optifast for one week now.  My surgery is next thursday (RNY).  All I think about is what I can eat.  Is there anything else I can eat on this?   I am doing 4 shake...

108 views · 10 replies · posted by robynst13
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)

Where do you get your vitamins?

I am having Roux-en-y on June 18, so I am trying to get my vitamins now. Where can I get good vitamins at a reasonable price?   ...

115 views · 11 replies · posted by Newlife13
Ontario Forum

Gastric Bypass... What u wish u knew before surgery?

What do u wish u knew before surgery? Please post just trying to educate myself as much as I can before surgery! Ur inputs greatly appreciatred thanks in advance!...

289 views · 20 replies · posted by LeeannSimpson
Ontario Forum

Needanewbeginning (Annette) could use some positive vibes right now

Got a text from Annette earlier today saying she is having issues with internal bleeding and has had 3 blood transfusions and hemoglobin-which is still not up.  So they have to go back in...

90 views · 12 replies · posted by Monica9811
Weight Loss Surgery Forums

Can anyone compare the pain for me?

How long was it before you went back to work.. I groom dogs and mostly sit, and could start back with just small quiet dogs at first. Mostly sit to groom the small ones.  Would a month of...

75 views · 7 replies · posted by Redbird2448
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)

Ladies and gentleman ... My numbers for month 7

today  marks 7 months out!!!! i started  at 336  I lost 10.8 lbs this month Today I am 204  131 lbs lost in 7 months!! i am very excited to hit onederland this month!'...

211 views · 20 replies · posted by valentinoAB
Ontario Forum

tired of waiting

I knew when I asked the family doctor that getting from reference to surgery would take a long time. Right now I am feeling discouraged. My referral was sent in April 2012. My orientation to...

172 views · 7 replies · posted by spicy_cyn
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)

How soon after surgery were you able to bend over?

Odd question, I know.. And the reason I am asking is even odder! LOL.  I have the cutest puppy in the world who will be staying with her dog walker while I am in the hospital for ...

137 views · 18 replies · posted by luvstar0613
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)

Isopure RTD - does it make you gag?

I'm forcing myself to drink Isopure RTD because I am on clears right now. It's not the taste that bothers me (it's not good, but I think of it like medicine so I don't min...

58 views · 8 replies · posted by linzeelee