ib40 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

Sept. 12th was my four-year VSG anniversary. It is still the best thing I have ever done for myself. I was not “obese enough” for insurance to cover the surgery nor did I have qualifying comorbidities. I was a self-pay patient be


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ib40 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Acid reflux after stomach bug - I am more than two years out, and I have been lucky enough to not have had a stomach virus in that time. I actually was beginning to think that maybe my small stomach discourage...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Iron supplements and increased appetite - I am two years out from my VSG and have been maintaining well at about 147-148. I went on a 4-day trip to Boston, walked a lot and didn't eat much and was down to 146, but I exp...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
My two-year surgiversary: a look back (long post) - Today marks two years since I had weight loss surgery. I’ve been reflecting a lot on the journey, what I’ve learned, and what I still need to do. Overall, I&rsqu...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Hysterectomy after WLS - My continuing saga of low iron and ferritin levels along with hemorrhagic ovarian cysts and heavy periods have led my doctors to recommend a hysterectomy. Since only one ovary seem...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
F#%$ the Scale! - Welcome to my pity party! I have officially decided to announce my hatred of my scale. Our former love/hate relationship has soured into pure venom. It took me three months to lose...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
OT: Son at new school/need advice - My oldest son has just started public high school after being in private school for the past four years. He just finished his second day and he is having a rough time. He plays foo...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
A farewell letter to my boobs (long) - Dear Boobs, You’ve been in my life for the past 30 years. When you first showed up, I was embarrassed of our relationship. But by the time I was 12, you were firmly a part...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Anyone have bariatric surgery at Mayo Clinic? - If so, I am curious what caloric goals your surgeon gave you. Are you are the 600-800 calorie plan? What do they tell you in your classes? I ask because my good friend used to w...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
3-month stall: Official Pity Party in Progress. HE - I'm almost 11 months post-op. I've posted before about my infamous stall--really a five-pound bounce up and down for the past 13 weeks. I'm officially asking for help. I don't know...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Welcome to my pity party... - I have been in the same 3-lb. range for the last 13 WEEKS! I have been handling it well emotionally until...today. I woke up and got on the scale and I am angry, frustrated as hell...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Timing eating and strenuous exercise - I've recently started boot camp classes and I'm enjoying it, but I have realized that I need to eat prior to going because I get really light-headed about 30 minutes in. I haven't ...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Nine months and 75 lbs. (Pics) - I decided to finally be brave and post some progress pictures. I'm 75 lbs. down from my surgery weight of 236, weighing in at 161. The first photo is me the night before surgery (w...

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ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
OT: Would like to divorce my in-laws but keep my h - I'm just ranting and raving a bit because, after almost 20 years of marriage, I despise these people. We'd be fine if they filled the role of only family, but they are also his bos...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
My crappy low ferritin levels - I posted about this last week, and I got in to see my internist this week. We redid the blood work my surgeon ordered in April. My ferritin levels are in the toilet. It is not caus...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Friendly vs. Flirty - I have always been fairly outgoing--talking to strangers while waiting in line, helping people catch a runaway cart or child in the parking lot, joking with the waiter in a restaur...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
WLS, Hormones and Ruptured ovarian cysts (long) - Here is the background info: I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 19. I spent several years on birth control and then several years on fertility drugs in order to conceive. I was n...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
My "I'm not fat" NSV!!! - I went to a birthday dinner party this evening. I wasn't sure what to wear so I went "middle of the road" and wore a khaki skirt and a butterfly top. No big deal. Here is my NSV...

ib40 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Low ferritin but no anemia? - For the past four years at least, I have had an issue with my stored ferritin levels. My hemoglobin and other CBC levels are fine, but my stored ferritin is practically nonexistent...
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VSG
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09/12/2011
Surgery Date
Aug 24, 2011
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