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Hi! It seems most people don't have any hunger early on. I think I do. I am working hard at reading up on head hunger versus real and, from what I can tell, it is real hunger. I can ignore it. But, I definitely have that empty stomach feeling. I was RE

Hey all,

I'm only 5 days out but struggling with wanting real food. I mean, I won't risk anything. I definitely won't eat. But, it's harder than I thought. See, I'm actually kind of a health nut. I really enjoy fresh organic veggies, raw nuts,

Hi! My surgery is on Thursday. I read to bring bigger clothes as people tend to bloat after surgery. I'm planning on bringing an iPad and a book for entertainment and some slippers for walking the halls. Anything else you might suggest? Thanks! 

I didn't mean to do it. I am on my pre-op diet. I can have one sensible meal a day. I was out with my family and forgot my protein powder so I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich minus the bun. They served me fries, but of course I wasn't going to eat t

Hi! So, I have been in the loooooooooooooong process of trying to get insurance to cover my sleeve. However, my upper endoscopy revealed 2 ulcers so now my surgeon is recommending gastric bypass instead of sleeve. I agreed but have to admit that I am w

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I decided in May that I was ready for this...MAY! It's October! I thought the process would be fairly simple as my insurance didn't require a pre-surgery diet. Being that I'm a teacher, I was planning on a summer operation. BUT, July 1 m

Hello all,

I decided back in May that I was positive I wanted gastric sleeve. The doctor here said my insurance would cover it. I waited weeks for the mandatory seminar, then more weeks for an initial consultation, months of appointments to get

Hello all! I've been reading the boards for about a month now so thought I'd introduce myself.

I decided exactly one month ago that I wanted/needed/was ready for WLS. I didn't think I would be eligible for insurance coverage because I wasn't qu