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Left side pain??? - I am having such severe cramps in my left side, under my rib cage. Does anyone know why this is occuring? I am three weeks post op. 

Feel like i'm struggling to get in water - I am going into my third week post-op and I'm struggling to get in a good amount of water. I wake up every morning and have a protein shake, and add milk to it to get in more ca...

Sugar??? - So I was in a support group today and we started discussing what is the best calorie free sugar substitute for WLS. I have been using stevia (i.e. truvia) for years, as a previo...

Diet prior to surgery - I lost 20 pounds last year, and now a year later I'm right where I was last year. My surgery is scheduled for April 18th, and two weeks before I start on a liquid diet. My quest...

Elated!!! - So I decided to go with Dr. heider in North Carolina, despite the fact that I live 12 hours away (by car). They have an awesome self pay package and plan. My surgery is scheduled f...

Considering the sleeve as a self pay - Has anyone had the surgery as a self pay? What is the typical cost for this procedure? And what is Bliscare? Is there an additional cost for this? Thanks, Doodlebug35

Self pay in CT - I was so excited about finally making the decision to get sleeved. After being told my insurance would cover it, I went to the cardiologist, made appointments to see a nutritionist...

Getting Started... - I've come to the decision that weight loss surgery is my best option. I've been trying to lose weight now for 16 LONG years. I wasn't always over weight. I ran track in high sch...