Crystal M.

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Self Image (venting) - When I was in my 20's, I was 5'9" and weighed only 118 lbs. My family told me I was too thin, that I looked sick. But I looked in the mirror naked and saw rolls of fat, and would...

Surgiversary - Today has been one month since my VSG. I've lost 32 lbs and 5" off my waist. Who would've thunk it? (For reference, I'm 49 years old and 5"8" tall.)

Relearning how to eat - I'm one month post-op. I drink plenty of fluids & get enough protein. I am still eating very little, usually just once or twice a day, and mostly soft foods. I have very little hun...

My friend's bypass - I just came from the hospital, visiting a friend. She had a gastric bypass yesterday. 36 hours later, she's still throwing up blood. Says she feels awful. I just wanted to say ...

Help w/ portion size? - I am 3.5 weeks post-op. I've not been eating much but soup & mushies (and very little of those). Last night I bought a small (5.4 oz) tilapia filet & broiled it, then cut it in hal...

Question about calorie needs to mainain - I need help understanding something. I keep hearing that, once we reach goal, we will need around 1,200 calories a day to maintain and if we go much higher we will start re-gai...

2.5 weeks out & still no appetite - I am nearly 3 weeks post-op and still not eating. I even gave up on drinking soups because, well, I just don't seem to want or need them. I am drinking plenty of water and, now...

Lactose-free protein powder? - I seem to be, like a lot of us, temporarily lactose intolerant. (At least I hope it's temporary!) Does anyone know of a lactose-free protein powder? All the one's I've seen are ...

NSV - Last night (2 weeks post-op) I went to the movies with my mom & my daughter. Leaving the theatre, my mom was walking next to me when I noticed her watching me from the side. I turn...

Cramping - I'm two weeks out and still having random stomach cramps, not just after eating but even with an empty stomach (when I wake up). Is this normal or cause for concern? 

Post-op update (8 days out) - I had my VSG last Tuesday, and at first all seemed well. But just days after coming home I was back in the hospital. I won't bore you with details, but I had a reaction to the bloo...

Surgery tomorrow! - Well, after four and a half month's preparation, tomirrow is the big day! Wish me luck?

Approved! Got a surgery date! - I'm so excited... I've been approved by my insurance company and will be having my VSG surgery this coming Tuesday!  I was really worried that I'd be denied. I know the insuranc...

Difficult decision - I need advice. I have gone thru the entire four-month process and am just days away from my sleeve surgery (just waiting for approval from the insurance company). However, I'm so w...

Relief from back pain? - I'm just wondering if anyone had the same problem I have (chronic lower back pain caused by a bulging disc & arthritis) before surgery? If so, how much relief did you get from your...

Cost? - Would anyone care to share their experience as to the cost of the VSG surgery? My insurance requires a 10% copayment, and I'm unsure if I've got enough saved. What is the approxima...