Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Guess the stall has hit - Well I guess I have hit the dreaded stall everyone talks about. Four weeks out and I haven't lost an ounce in about 5 days...; ( So my first month fell a little short of my goal. ...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Month one...almost -   I am almost 1 month out. Sleeved on 12/17/14..... I have lost 17 lbs. since surgery. Just wondering if this is a good pace. I have a set  number in my head (20lbs.) and just don...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
MFP - Is there a way to set the MFP app to fit our sleeve. Mine keeps fussing at me saying I am not eating enough. I know I'm not eating much but, I am only 2 1/2 weeks out. I just want...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Victory...I think - I got a pair of pants on that are 2 sizes smaller then what I was wearing. I like to think of it as a victory but, I a only 10 days post-op. I started at 274 was 247  day of surger...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Phase 3 question - I just started a phase 3 diet this morning. I was so excited for a scrambled egg!! I watched Christmas and Christmas eve as everyone at all the foods I use to eat and love. This wa...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
hernia repair...swallowing a bowling ball - I had a hiatal hernia repair when I had my VSG surgery on the 17th. Now I am trying to sip, sip, sip like I am suppose to. It feels like I am swallowing a bowling ball. The sip get...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
3 Days post-op.....need to know - I had my surgery on the 17th and just got home today. I'll be honest I wasn't in as much pain as I thought I'd be. My hiatal hernia repair hurts a little more. I have been walking...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
GOT MY DATE!!!! - So my insurance is AWSOME! They approved my surgery with in 72 hours. Doctors office called and se the date today!  12-17-2014.... Kind of nervous it is so close to Christmas but ...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Hounding - I am not so patiently waiting....I have done all my pre-op requirements. I am now just waiting on a surgery date. I have called  my doctors office twice. They have said they submit...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Hair loss - I know some hair loss is going to happen......please tell me its going to grow back. I have very fine thin hair. I just keep thinking I am going to have large patches of hair missi...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
VSG cost - Whatever the cost I know it will be well worth it. I have Federal BCBS insurance and have to pay 15% of surgery cost. Does anyone know what the VSG runs in West Virginia? I know i...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
7 day pre-op diet - Met with my surgeon yesterday and did my last Pre-op today!!!! He was so happy I had lost another 7 lbs!! He said I should be approve by the end of next week and they would call w...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Dr.Shin in wv.... - Anyone had a VSG with Dr.Shin? He is a great doctor I know that. He did my mothers lap band. I am just really worried about a 2 week (or longer ) pre-op liquid diet. Wouldn't I fe...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Anxiety state/depressive disorder - Can getting this diagnosis keep me from getting my VSG.......I sure hope not. I have never had any problem's and this is such a shock that my psych evaluation said this.....Now I ...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
pre-op diet question - I haven't even gotten my surgery scheduled. I do have a question though. The pre-op diet  here everyone talking about how long is it? I know some say 2 weeks some say 1. Some say 4...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Psych eval....good or bad? -  I had my psych evaluation today. Talked to two different doctors and took a test with around 550 questions......took me 2 hours total. The one doctor said...." if you test comes b...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
The waiting game...... - I know I am not the only one but........this waiting is driving me NUTS!!!! I want my new life to begin. I go for my Psych on the 29th and my final meeting with the surgeon on the ...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
going down.... - I know it is not a lot but, I'm down 13lbs in 2 months. I am still pre-op and have always been a slow loser......so when I got on the scale this morning.... I was so happy! This i...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
1st time seeing the NUT in the am - Going to see the NUT in the morning. It's a first and I hope it isn't all preaching and more like teaching. I hope she can give me good hints on how to make this work. I don't eat...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
The what if's - I'm  having a "what if day"..... What if I have this and don't lose any weight? What if something happens in the hospital? MY KIDS NEED ME!!! What if I lose all my hair?....it's...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
The others..... - I know there are a whole lot of other people who have lost weight without WLS. I know I will never be one of the others.....I have tried dozens of times. I did pills, shakes, Atkin...

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Almond milk or regular - Just wondering if anyone has made their protein shakes with almond milk. Is it better for you then regular old 1% or skim milk? Also any good ideas for protein that IS not a shake....

Wildnwonderful posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
waiting game - I am currently playing the waiting game. I am planning on getting the VSG in a couple months. It just seems like forever away.  Anyone have any pre-op advice or things I should REA...
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