demig posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
8 week stall??? - Had my vsg on valentine's day and I am stuck. I have hit another stall- still holding at 35# lost. I am seeing nsv like clothes getting bigger but, I want to see that scale move. D...

demig wrote a blog post 10 years, 1 month ago
One week post op VSG - Well it's been a week. I am down 10#. Starting weight 264, surgery weight 255, first week's weight 245. I am amazed. The first place I noticed getting smaller is on my face, gettin...

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Hello Day 4 post op sleeve - Hi, Just wanted to check in. Everything is going great. Mild pain is managed by tylenol, getting water and protein in. Got out and about today and walked. I am so surprised, I did...

demig wrote a blog post 10 years, 1 month ago
Day 3 Post Sleeve Surgery - Had surgery on Friday, now it's monday morning. So surprised how good I feel. I have very little pain. What pain I have is more of a dull ache that is manageable with liquid tyleno...

demig wrote a blog post 10 years, 1 month ago
Surgery Morning 2/14 - Well the day is here. I am oddly calm and patiently awaiting 5am to get here. Surgery is at 7am. I came up with a pretty good post for this morning~ Happy Valentine's day! Happy S...

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Surgery Day Today - Happy Valentine's day! Happy Sleeve surgery day to me Have to be at the hospital in 3 hours and surgery is at 7 am. I am calm. which is odd, thought that I would be more nervous....

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Happy Valentine's Day/Sleve Surgery Day - Happy Valentine's day! Happy Sleeve surgery day to me Have to be at the hospital in 3 hours and surgery is at 7 am. I am calm. which is odd, thought that I would be more nervous....

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Who else is having surgery on 2/14??? - Hi, I am looking for fellow sleevers who are having their surgery on Valentine's Day!!! I know that I am not the only one... How is everyone doing with their pre op diet? I am so...

demig wrote a blog post 10 years, 1 month ago
Day 5 Liver shrink Diet - Day 5- only 9 more days till surgery, 2 more days of liver shrink then on to full liquids for a week. Surgery on Valentine's Day!  

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Protein Flavors - Hi all, I have been trying out a few flavors of Sytrax Nectar protein. So far my fave is Fuzzy Navel. What is your favorite flavor of protein powder?  

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Got my surgery date 2/14 - Well, my surgery date will be filled with love... It's Valentine's Day. I guess I will never forget my anniversary date! Going to have a VSG with Dr. Tyner. I start my Liver red...

demig wrote a blog post 10 years, 2 months ago
Just got my date 2/14 - Just finished up with the surgeons office. Have my date for VSG! Valentine's Day!!! Now to get geared up for the 2 week liver reduction diet. I have my protein and my bars for s...

demig wrote a blog post 10 years, 2 months ago
Got my insurance approval - So happy, got my insurance approval on Wednesday. I go in for pre surgical consult on Monday... They approved me for RNY but I want a Sleeve. My insurance covers both so I guess...

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Insurance approval!!! - After a short wait, 2 weeks, I got my insurance approval! So relieved, waiting sucks! Anyone here had surgery with Bariatric Specialties of NC- Dr. Tyner, Bruce or Enocs? I have...

demig posted a comment 10 years, 2 months ago
It is nice to have a friend going through this journey. I have not been...

demig wrote a blog post 10 years, 2 months ago
Waiting for approval - Well, six months of supervised diet is complete. Now it's time to wait...for insurance. Six months seemed so far away when I started and now it has come and gone. I am excited a...

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
VSG or RNY??? Which one should I chose??? - Hi, Need help. I was set on having RNY. Then I went to my consult and found that VSG was also covered by my insurance. My surgeon said I could chose between the two, both would ...

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Looking for other "lightweights" like me - Hi, I think I have finally found a board that I fit in with. I am 43yrs old 5'8 with a bmi of 37 w/ osa, high blood pressure and cholesterol. My current weight is 240. I jus...

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Looking for someone like me! - Hi, I think I have finally found a board that I fit in with. I am 43yrs old 5'8 with a bmi of 37 w/ osa, high blood pressure and cholesterol. My current weight is 240. I jus...

demig posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Medicare Questions - Hi, Going for my initial consult for wls. I have BCBS NC Blue Medicare PPO. I know that BCBS NC covers the hospital aspect of wls. My question is for the Medicare part of the co...

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02/14/2014
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Jul 10, 2013
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