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Seeved! -  I was sleeved on Thursday! Everything went really well.  The care was remarkable.  Dr. Alvaez did the procedure in Piedras Nigras, 10 minutes from Texas.  Very little pain and I a...

Diabetes & VSG - Hey guys! My surgery is on Thursday and thought I would ask if any if you fought insulin-dependant diabetes for a long period of time and what your diabetic needs were after surger...

Packing list for Mexico this week - Can anyone help me with a packing list? Being far from home, I'll won't be able to send my husband home to get anything. I will be in the hospital for 2 days.

Half way through liquid diet and surgery on Thursd -  Day 3 of my liquid diet was tough. Mentally more than anything. Realizing how much our world and lives revolve around food! Every commercial, sign, street corner. FOOD!  

Surgery & Psoriasis - Does anyone suffer from psoriasis? I am curious if the incision site may be an issue.

Liquid Diet! - Has anyone started your liquid diet?  I have prepped and starting to get ready.  I have to do a 7 day pre-op.  After a little research it looks as though the liquid diet helps shri...

Need broth advise - I remember when I delivered my babies the hospital gave me broth packages and they were so tasty. I even told my husband to grab me a few I liked them that much. I am starting to p...

Akins shakes on sale! -  So I am starting to stock up on protien shakes and such.  Target has the Atkin shakes on sale $5.89, and if you buy 3 you get a $5.00 gift card!  I also get the Ensure Clears.  Th...

Prep! Meals & Vitamins -  Have you begun buying supplements and protein shakes? What kind?

I am having this surgery in hopes it cures me! - I am NOT a secretive peron at all.  I wear my heart on my sleeve.  When I tell people I am having the surgery I get funny looks.  I have to explain to them that 99% of the surgery ...

TEXAS ROLL CALL! - There doesn't seem to be a support group in my area.  So let's do a Texas Roll Call!!! Angie, scheduled VSG, League City, TX

Supps & Vitamins - What and how much are you taking?  Supplements & Vitamins.  My surgeon recommends a Good Multi-Vitamin, CO-Q10M,  Biotin, Omega 3, & PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN of course.  What and ho...

Alcohol Usage -  Can you or do you drink alcohol after surgery.  I can only assume that with the lack of ability to drink more than a few ounces this ends drinking for the most part.  

Vacation that doesn't revolve around food or alcoh - My husband & I are going to take an extra day to relax and recover in San Antonio after my surgery.  We often visit there.  BUT, our trips revolve around the kids & food!  Seriousl...

Moms & VSG - I have a question.  After the surgery did you loose your loose enjoyment of making dinner for the family?  I couldn't imagine wanting to slave over a stove and not really be able t...

October Surgery!!!! -  Anyone out there scheduled for October?

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Scheduled! VSG -  So very excited!  My insurance excludes any type of weight loss surgery so I am self pay.  A friend of mine suggested Mexico....I quickly responded with a NO WAY!  After hours upo...