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5 days to sleeve - I can't believe that in 5 days I will be sleeved! It seems like it was such a stressful process to get this far. The hospital called to do my pre-anesthesia interview today. Made m...

IVC Filer - Had an IVC filter installed today. It wasn't too bad. They did have a couple of challanges, so it took a little longer than normal. It didn't help that I'm allergic to iodine. They...

I sent a private message. I'm in Seattle and would be happy to...

Finally Approved! - After many follow up calls and many sleepless nights, I was finally approved for my sleeve this morning.  Good thing, my pre-op appointment is tomorrow! April 9th will be shortly.

Tools to make food - Baby Bullet - Maybe you've already seen this item. You most likely have if you have a infant at home.  I don't have kids so this was a new one for me. My doc reccomended a Bullet mixer. When I w...

What's your favorite post-surgery cookbook - When I was at the NUT she had a copy of 'Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery'  I'm not sure it's the book for me. I'm a picky eater and won't eat any canned or processed meats. S...

Anybody else in the pool? - Is anyone else swimming as their main exercise?  I'm a month or so out from surgery. I see that most appear to be doing some sort of cardio and strength training. I have RA and am ...

Attacked by a porcupine - Need a little encouragement. Today I had most of my pre surgery labs done. The abdominal ultrasound was a walk in the park. That was followed by arterial blood gases. I am not a ha...

Surgery Prep? - I may be a bit ahead of the game as my surgery is currently scheduled for 4/9/12, but I've always been a planner.  I'm trying to make sure that I have everything I need before surg...

Vitamins -  My VSG surgery date is 4/9/12. I have been trying a few of the vitamins that my doc. gave me samples of. The chewables seem chalky and the sublingual (sic?) are ok. Does anyone ha...

New to this world - I'm new to world of online help and still scared about being out here. But thought I would give it a try. Like most of you I have been up and down the diet world and have decided t...

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