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3/15/15

8 Days Post Op - Went to my surgeon today and am doing well. Still not needing BP meds or Diabetes meds which is good. For the next month I can have strained cream soups, SF and FF pudding, Low car...

Stay busy. Sip warm they tend to help. I ate Chinese soups after...

4th Day Post-Op - I must admit the walking has helped relieve the soreness drastically. Of course the main incision site is still sore, nothing to compare to Day 2. I think I am afraid I will do som...

Two days post-op. What have I done? - I am on day two post-op and hurt like a beast. Walked 18+ laps at the hospital before discharge and 1/2 mile today. The Lortab has helped some. However, right now, as of this momen...

Post Surgery---Alive and SORE! - Went into surgery 8 am ish Monday and out around 10 and recovery til noon.  My husband has catered to my beck and call and sits up in a chair with face mask napping as I write this...

One Week Pre-Op. Is it Really Happening? - I am up at 5:20 am. I guess for several reasons. My husband was snoring but I needed a bathroom break plus I was curious after 1 week of a liquid diet if I had lost any weight. So ...

Pre-Surgery Visit is Done. One More Week - My journey is beginning to take on a surreal feeling. I went to my first office visit on September 11th and weighed in at 337. This morning when I weighed at home I weighed 319.2. ...

Third Visit---End in Sight. December 12, 2014 - Today I went for my 3rd visit to the bariatric surgeon.  I weighed in at 323---a mere 14 pounds less than my first visit on September 11th. I was told they would request approval t...

Psych Evaluation Done---Another Thing Checked Off - The psych evaluation is done and my psychologist has recommended the surgery to my bariatric center.  This consistented of a 2+ hour office visit which included talking to the psyc...

Oh My Goodness - I must say I left my second office visit in turmoil. Apparently insurance guidelines changed after my first visit but no one told me. I was not impressed with the bedside manner of...

Getting Ready for Second Doctor's Visit - My insurance company requires 3 months of visits to my surgeon prior to approval.  October 9th will be my second one and I do not really know what to expect. I know he requires and...

I Started the Process - VSG surgery is something I have been considering for some time. After much thought, research, and questioning those who have had the sleeve, I have decided to take the plunge. My i...