msleesa posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

After 5 years of being on OH I was sleeved on the 20th of this month. I know that I shouldn't be on the scale everyday. However, my first day back from Mexico I weight 247 and then the next day 266 and today 260.1. My highest weight was 272 and my surg


msleesa posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Wondering if anyone in the Atlanta area has found a PCP who has knowledge of Bariatric surgery. I am going to have my surgery in Mexico but want to make sure I can find someone for follow up check ups when I get back to the states.


msleesa posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

Wondering if anyone in the Atlanta area has found a PCP who has knowledge of Bariatric surgery. I am going to have my surgery in Mexico but want to make sure I can find someone for follow up check ups when I get back to the states.


msleesa posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

I requested LOA for 5 days from my job for surgery. they sent me a letter for short term disability and are asking me abouto my surgery. my manager is also asking for a dr note. I do not want to discuss this with them. what advice can you share?


msleesa posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

I'm having surgery soon and requested LOA from HR. they mailed me short term disability papers asking about my procedure. I don't want to discuss this with them. what do I do?


msleesa wrote I need your help to win this contest :) 7 years, 5 months ago

The company Long Term VSG is giving away a free gastric sleeve procedure to one lucky winner. You can help me by liking my video on the Long Term VSG facebook page at thi...


msleesa posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

Hi, 

 

Can someone please explain fsa and how you can use it towards the cost of surgery. Enrollment period is next month for insurance through my job. I want to have my procedure in mexico. Does fsa loan you the money prior and reimbur


msleesa wrote Explain fsa 7 years, 6 months ago

HI everyone. I'm trying trying to save up for surgery in mexico. I've seen people talking about FSA debit cards paying for surgery. How does that work? Enrollment period for insurance is next month...


msleesa posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
How long was your surgery? - Just wondering how long the VSG procedure takes.

msleesa posted a comment 11 years, 1 month ago
thank you :)

msleesa posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
I'm back - I found this website about two years ago. I was scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Kelly, but I backed out due to fear. My family also wasn't the most positive group of people. ...

msleesa posted a comment 12 years, 9 months ago
looking good!

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Need advice -  I was recently scheduled for surgery with Dr. Kelly last week. I didn't get on my flight because my family members scared me out of it. My aunt said she had a bad dream about a de...

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Insurance Question. -  currently don't have insurance that will cover the procedure. Can you find an insurance company that knows you want WLS and will approve it. Some people i spoke to today said that...

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
No more surgery. -  I'm heart broken honestly. My family tried everything they could to stop and they won. I'm going to have to get a new insurance company and go through my insurance. Going to mexic...

msleesa wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
OMG LEAVING TOMORROW! -  AHH it's crazy! I'm having surgery on friday! I'm leaving to Tijuana tomorrow. I hope everything goes well and I'm not in too much pain. I just want to get this over with and get ...

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Last Night -  Last night I felt really dizzy and my eye sight became very blurry. I felt so weak as if I was about to pass out with a tingling in my face. My mom took my blood pressure and it w...

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
I'm switching my surgeon and it's last minute. (Me -  I was originally schedule with Dr.kelly but the VST board has me so scared. A woman posted that a woman in her early 30's died last month because he has nicked an organ or artery....

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Is vitamin water zero considered part of you 8 cup -  I tried googling but came up with nothing. Maybe this is a dumb question but I don't know whether to considered it part of my 8 cups a day.

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Fighting Temptation. -  It was the 4th of July. BBQ DAY all across the country! So i'm doing my pre op diet. I haven't really been going out to socialize only because my friends always eat and I didn't w...

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
did anyone get a dopplar ultrasound before VSG? -  just wondering if anyone had this test before their procedure.

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
What to bring to Mexico? -  Airlines are crazy charing people $50 for luggage. I'm only trying to bring a backpack with me. Will they charge me for that? What things did you bring with you on your trip?

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Did you tell your PCP of your surgery. -  I told my primary care physician i was interested in surgery, and he told me to get the lap band. However, I didn't tell him about the sleeve. I don't know if that's a shame on yo...

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
I wish the PCOS forum was more active -  How are all those that have this annoying syndrome feeling after surgery. Have all your side effects gone into remission. I'm curious to know since I'll be post op in 5 more days ...

msleesa posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
How come my ticker won't show up - I've selected it to be my signature and post it to my profile. it never shows up.
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