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need help overcoming "buyers remorse" at - Don't get me wrong: I am very satisfied with my results, as I am down 22 pounds and clothes are too big. Here are my frustrations 1) I never feel satisfied. Almost every time I ...

how many inches or sizes have you lost? - Just wondering.  Just joined the VSG bench and looking at future clothe options.  I am currently a size 22 and hope to some day fit into a 12 or even a 9. Plus it's fun to h...

this is so painful - I had surgery early Monday morning and it is now early Thursday. I have been released from the hospital but staying in the hospital guest quarters for a couple of nights because of...

I have a doxie too!

life and thought updates (long) - I freaked out. I didn't smile, shout out, cry, just said "ok, when do I need to be up there again?". I guess it was one of those moments that makes you realize that you never know ...

Blog Update (long and most likely boring (: ) - I freaked out. I didn't smile, shout out, cry, just said "ok, when do I need to be up there again?". I guess it was one of those moments that makes you realize that you never know ...

ink please! - I want to know about your tattoos! Share with us... what you have (before/after pics of how they changed) got after loss? What you plan to get? New areas you want ink on...

Avoiding the SKIN issues - Before you respond with "there is nothing you can do" or "it is about genetics", I already know this.  HOWEVER... I want to hear all of your old wives tales and rumors for h...

Date set and scared sh*tless! -   My wait is over.  I have a date set for February 25th.  I know that I should jumping for joy, or crying tears of joy, or something!  But I am numb.  Part of it is because ...

Date set and scared sh*tless! - My wait is over.  I have a date set for February 25th.  I know that I should jumping for joy, or crying tears of joy, or something!  But I am numb.  Part of it is because I am s...

just thankful - I am so thankful for this website and all of you! Happy Holidays in whatever fashion you celebrate them! As a pre-op'er, all I can think about is how different I will be next chr...

I don't think you are selfish. We have to do this so we can be better...

waiting is so hard and drains the joy -   I thought that my file had been sent to medicaid on Friday, but was informed today that it was just sent today (on the call that I made to see if they heard anything back ...

waiting is so hard and drains the joy - I thought that my file had been sent to medicaid on Friday, but was informed today that it was just sent today (on the call that I made to see if they heard anything back yet). ...

2+ years post-op's? - How long did it take for your body and your skin to adjust to the weight loss? Is your body and skin still changing this far out from surgery? Have you noticed tightening of the s...

insurance/medicaid approval wait time? - I am getting down to the last appointment before my file is sent to medicaid to await approval. The doc's office says it could take a couple of weeks to hear something back, which...

almost done, but still a long wait - I am getting to the end of my 6 month supervised waiting period and taking the last steps required. Man, this is taking a long time! First considered it May, attended seminar June ...

the dreaded psych eval is done! - I am getting to the end of my 6 month supervised waiting period and taking the last steps required. Man, this is taking a long time! First considered it May, attended seminar Jun...

Dr Oakley's office not receiving files?? - I am in the midst of my 6 month weight for VSG with Oakley. My doctor has refered a number of people to him before so her and her office assistant has dealt with laurie, the patie...

I know how you feel! We are both playing the waiting game and it is...

pre-oper's stress eating - Hello, I am almost done with #4 of my 6 month waiting period, full time college student, wife and mother of a 12 year old that is more challenging than most. Before the Fall sem...