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On the road to the new me! - Surgery went well. Had to stay an extra night due to vomiting. All is going really well now. I see Dr. Scott on Friday for my one week follow up. Looking forward to moving on ...

VSG Surgery Next Friday...Any DO's and DON'Ts for - My surgery is Friday the 20th.  Does anyone have any suggestions, do's and don'ts, that they forget to mention??   Any advice to help things go smoothly?   Personal experiences ...

SURGERY on the 20th!!! - Well the day is approaching.   On the 20th, I will be getting the VSG.  I am no longer nervous.   I am EXCITED!      My kid is doing better.   Still has 5.5 mos till the...

SUGERY POSTPONED :( - Unfortunately, I had to reschedule my surgery date.    My son broke both his arms on an ATV.   I know that I can't take care of myself properly right after surgery and take care...

SURGERY SCHEDULED!!! - Monday, I have to finish up some pre-op testing (EKG, EEG).   SURGERY DATE JUNE 27th!!!  SO many emotions.   Scared.  Nervous.  Excited.  

OMG! You look great!

A few last things to do. - Only a few last things to do.   PCP is sending over medical clearance and results of TSH test and notes for past two years.   THen it is onto scheduling time.       

endoscopy and labs today - Everything went well. Hiatal hernia no word on blood work yet. The nurses and staff were great. I am definitely feeling less frightened about the upcoming surgery.

psychologist was wonderful! - Dr. French at Des Peres Hospital's bariatric program was fantastic.

Almost there! - On April 1st, I had my appt. with the surgeon and on April 3rd my appt. with the psychologist.  All is well so far.  April 10th is the blood work(thyroid and blood clotting) and...

HELP!! Confused about Protein - While trying to get a grasp of this protein thing (I am Pre-Op), I have really gotten confused.  There are so may different types of proteins in these supplements.   Whey, Whey ...

APPOINTMENT WITH SURGERON APRIL 1st - AHHHHH!!!!   It is happening.  It is really happening.   It all seems to be falling into place now.  I am nervous, excited, scared, and relieved all at the same time.   Talk abo...

Waiting to hear from office.../sigh - I have mailed the paperwork but haven't heard anything back yet.  Today I emailed the office to make sure they received all the information from me and my records from DePaul.  ...

What do I need to get for my Post-Op Kitchen?? -   I am planning on having the VSG surgery soon.   I was wondering what should I be stocking up on in my kitchen, and what appliances (scale, cups, etc) should I also make su...

What do I need to get for my Post-Op Kitchen?? - I am planning on having the VSG surgery soon.   I was wondering what should I be stocking up on in my kitchen, and what appliances (scale, cups, etc) should I also make sure pur...

So far so good. New office sent paperwork so I can request file from...

MEDICARE AND SLEEVE beginning Feb. 19th!!! FINALL - The long wait is almost over.  Confirmed today with doctor's off.  Medicare is going to cover the VSG.   SOOOOOOOOOOO  very happy.   My surgeon did move to a new practice, so I ...

Medicare approves the Sleeve...well sort of. - YEA! Medicare covers the Sleeve, in a way (link to decison below).   Apparently, Medicare says that the sleeve is covered, but it is up to the regions to decide whether they will o...

Medicare approves the Sleeve...well sort of. -  I am so glad that Medicare has finally approved the VSG, well in a way they have (link to statement below). Seems there is a lot of wiggle room still to overcome.  I will need to ...

Medicare and VSG hopes are driving me bonkers! - Well with Medicare himhawing  over the VSG approval, I started thinking about the LapBand possiblity again.  I guess the fear of having something "attached" to me scared me, but af...

Metformin Weight Loss?? - I have seen "reports" that metformin can be useful to weight loss.    I have only been on Metformin for almost a week.  500mg/day (start taking that dsg twice a day starting tom...