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Surgery 8/15 and New Job 9/3, Is it Doable? - I am scheduled for surgery Aug 15 and was just offered a job to start 9/3.  Can't push it out any further.  I am a nurse practitioner and will be seeing patients but it  will be...

This was an excellent article. The public needs to hear this more...

Foamies and Slimies - I haven't had surgery yet but I am hearing about "foamies and slimies".  It sounds awful.  Does this happen to everyone?  And for how long? Thanks.

Having hard time deciding for surgery - I have researched surgery for over a year, been to seminar and been approved for surgery.  Done everything possible to prepare.  I have even had a surgery date.  I just can't ge...

Very Depressed-I cancelled my surgery - I have researched, planned, read posts, and gone through all the preop requirements and had a surgery date.  Nothing more I could have done.  But I have backed out.  I am so sca...

Just SO Confused!! - I am self pay and need to really watch the amount I spend.  I have gone back and forth between going to Mexico to Dr. Alvarez and going somewhere locally (well it would be about...

Not Excited Anymore about Upcoming Surgery - My surgery date is Jan 3 and I am not excited at all.  In fact I am wondering if I can go through with it.  I began this journey back in the summer, going to nutritional classes...

Big Gulp of Water? - Just wondering, are you ever able to just take a big gulp of water, tea etc. after surgery?  I love drinking iced tea and wonder about this.

Cold Feet - Suddenly as surgery date gets closer, I am getting cold feet.  Thinking about the discomfort of surgery, the possible complications and the saying goodbye to the comforts of eat...

Dr. Ryan Heider near Charlotte, NC - Has anyone had surgery with Dr Heider and if so, what was your experience?  Thanks for your info.

Is It Worth It? Getting Nervous - I am pre op and ready to schedule in December for my VSG.  Getting really nervous after reading so many posts about problems - post op pain, gas, acid reflux, not being able to ...

Agonizing Decision- Surgery at Home vs Mexico - I am trying to decide for surgery at home in US 14K vs Mexico with Dr. Aceves 8750K plus airfare etc will end up being close to 10 K for me and my companion when all said and do...

Magic Bullet or Ninja Blender - ?Easier to clean u - I am looking to purchase a blender for making protein shakes etc.  Anyone have one of these?  Which is best for blending with ice and easier for clean up?  Thanks.

Anyone have surgery with Dr Ortiz? - Anyone have surgery with Dr. Ortiz?  What was your experience like?  Thanks for any info.

I WANT SWEETS - HELP! - Feel so bad, I am on preop diet and totally failed tonight.  I am a big sweet eater and I had a Milky Way, what is wrong with me.  I felt out of control and just bought it and a...

NSV? - I am new to the board.  What does NSV stand for?  Thanks. 

Surgery in Mexico - THANKS so all of you that responded to my earlier post requesting info about surgery in Mexico. Great info!

Surgery in Mexico - Has anyone had VSG in Mexico and what has been your experience?  Did you have any problems getting follow up care back home afterward?  Thanks for any info.