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Gas from surgery - cant get rid of it - It has been 3 days. My abdomen rolls and rolls and rolls. Seems odd it does it with every drink I take. I can't seem to burp or toot any of it out. I have walked, walked, walked...

Finally home -  Sleeved 12/5 and because of a "swiss cheese" type hernia my doc put in some extra stitches. She said normally goes 3 deep but because of the hernia she went 5 deep and I would fee...

Update - Ouch - OK.. Talked with the doc and the reason for the added pain is not just the gas but we knew I had a hernia where mesh had been placed 10 yrs ago. She said most people are stitche...

sleeved this AM - Sleeved this morning. In a lot of pain right now but letting everyone know I an stillalive @ this point.. Need nap,,, Hurting bad....

T Minus 4 hours and I am moving you over on the be - WOO HOO This Morning @ 8:45CST I am supposed to be under and losing a part of myself that has made it difficult for me my entire life. Stomach - I am DIVORCING you and you c...

Sleeved Tomorrow - What am I forgetting? - All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go. I'm standing here outside your door. anyone remember that one? (I am showing my age here) OK What did I forget that I should take? ...

NEW Men's Group - Men of VSG - There is a new mens group available called Men of VSG Thought it would be catchy and if we ever decide to put out a calendar!!!!  HA Feel free to join if you are interested. I ...

isopure ? Which ones -  Which Isopure drinks taste best? It looks like I have to buy by the case @ vitamin shoppe. If so what tastes the best. I Know a lot of people say they don't taste very good but wh...

APPROVED BABY!!!! - Got the call a few minutes ago. CIGNA approved me and the results of my EGD were good with no HPYLORI WOO HOO - Move over Losers I get sleeved on the 5th.!!!!

Insurance Update - Called them this morning. The sent a letter I received Saturday stating the needed supporting documentation of medical necessity. (I was freaking out and left message for the Ins...

Received letter from Insurance - Bad News? - Received a letter from Cigna today stating they need supporting documentation for medical necessity. The letter stated it is not a denial but a request for documentation. HMMM I...

Insurance & Pre-Op Update - Saw the surgeon yesterday. all looks good. Still waiting on the H-Pylori and biopsy reports. (EGD Monday 11/21) Had Insurance coordinator call Cigna to see if paperwork was rece...

EGD done and started Pre-OP Diet today - ugggg - EGD went well.  the doc was only in there 10 minutes. Said no hernia (WOO HOO) and everything looked good. She took 2 biopsies and testing for HPylori. Await results of both. I ...

I have a date - Tentatively -  Soooooo excited I received a call about an hour ago. All paperwork was submitted and I am scheduled for december 5th provided Insurance comes through with an approval by then. ...

Whey Protein Drinks ? - Has anyone tried GNC - Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60? I have the Chocolate and Banana Cream and love them but am questioning if I should have Whey after surgery. I don't hav...

Surgeon's office didn't properly inform - Little frustrated. - I started my pursuit in April for a surgeon, went to seminars etc. Decided on Malleyin Kansas City. Informed them a month later I decided to go with VSG over L...