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Girl Question (Period during Surgery) - I have my VSG tomorrow morning and Aunt Flo decided to show up today (a week early).  what should I do for tomorrow - it will be a full force?  tampon, diva cup, pad (I hate pads)...

How are the Early March-ers doing? - Hope your recoveries are going well!   Any words of wisdom?          

Day 1 of Pre-Op Liquid Diet - Well, I'm in the final countdown to surgery day.  I started my 10 day pre-op diet today.  5 to 6 drinks (8oz) of high protein liquids (water or skim milk based protein drinks) plus...

Goal Weight - yours vs. surgeon - What was your surgeon's goal and what is your personal goal?   My clinic says 60% of excess weight is what they aim for with loss goals.  For me that is about 100 pounds and puts...

Sig help - Can you see my ticker/tracker thingy? I only see an "X" where it should be.  

Moms & Dads - logistics question - I have a 1.5yo and a 3.5yo and a husband who is great with them but gets frustrated/stressed easily when they get tantrum-y or cranky.  We have daycare for the weekdays.  I want...

I have a DATE! - March 7th!   It is still 6.5 weeks away but I wanted a Friday and I had a vacation already planned for early February.    I am excited and nervous and ready to g...

Scheduled! - March 7th is the day!    

Questions for Surgeon - I just got my insurance approval (after the 6 month dietician routine).  I met with the Bariatrician 6m ago, got all my levels checked, got medically cleared for surgery, and th...

A few more months to go... - As of late October 2013 I have gotten the psych release and have 2 more dietician appointments to go.  I should be submitted for approval in January 2014 with surgery hopefully ...