jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Roller Coasters ok?? - I'm almost 5 weeks post op... cleared for everything except weights for 1 more week... doing GREAT... my kids want to go to Busch Gardens... I WANT TO RIDE... Think its ok???

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
2 week post op results - So, I had my f/u with the surgeon yesterday (called it my 2 week, but more like 10 day).  My weight was down to 207!!  I was excited, but not sure if that's "good" or not.  Anyw...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Full??? - HI, everyone!  First, thank you to all of you who post / respond to us "newbies"!   I was sleeved on Monday (afternoon)... went home on Tuesday and back to work today (I work fr...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
ON THE LOSER'S BENCH... IN NEED OF ADVICE / BEST P - Finally, I was sleeved on Monday!!!  I came home on Tuesday, as I was able to sip, walk, and pee and pain / nausea were well controlled.  Well, I woke up this morning with inten...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Finally... - After being scheduled for surgery on Friday and then being postponed... it's here!  I leave for the hospital in under 8 hours!!  WOOHOO!

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
No time for "Nervous"... - Got insurance approval on Monday... have final visit with surgeon Thursday morning... pre-op with anesthesia on Thursday afternoon... and surgery FRIDAY!!  Exactly 1 month from ...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
smoking... ugh - Ok - so I quit smoking a few months ago... and when I met with the surgeon, I was at least six weeks w/o even ONE cigarette... but, alas, I have been smoking for about 3 weeks n...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
OMG! Anxiety has kicked in - BIG TIME! - Just got off the phone with my coordinator.  I've been submitted to insurance (yesterday) - WOOHOO!  I asked her about planning for surgery and pre-op diet, since we have vacati...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
And now... we wait... - This is going to be the most difficult part, I'm sure... all pre-op tests completed... no red flags or issues... now, we wait for all the results to get to the surgeon and then ...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
HORRIBLE DAY... Need a pep talk... - So, I completed the Upper GI / EKG yesterday (newly dx with Reflux)... all of that was fine - no problem! TODAY, however, was a totaly nightmare! Psych eval this morning went f...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Advice? - My partner and I have been together for almost 11 years now... and she has been SO supportive of my decision to go down this path (pre-op now for VSG).  But last night, as we we...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Planning Ahead - Need for PS?? - Would any of you be willing to share you experience with making the decision for PS?? 

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
BCBS of MASS - Approval Times? - Anyone have experience with turnaround time for approval with BCBS of MASS?

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Labs... - I just got the results from my pre-op labs... all was well, except vitamin D.  Anyone else have the same?

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Impatient!!! - I met with the surgeon last week... next week is full of my appts (nut, psych, UGI, etc)... they told me it would be 4 weeks from first appt to surgery date (VSG)... BUT, can't ...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Feelings hurt... - My partner and I went to the gym near our home this afternoon to get our family signed up and have an initial meeting with the personal trainer (I'm determined to get into the h...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Newbie with lots of questions! Help! - I'm a 36yo mom of 2 (c-section)... I'm 5'3.5" and 232# (yes, the .5 counts).  I had my initial consult today and it's looking like VSG is the option I'll go with... but I'm star...

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I had my first appt and labs today... scheduled for nut, psych,...

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Plastic Surgery? Will it be needed? - Is there any way to tell whether or not a tummy tuck or "lift" will be needed?  I have < 100 lbs to lose and will be exercising through the process.  Thanks!

jlangley posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Decision Time... - I had my initial consult today and have started with appts and labs.  My partner of 10 years is being super supportive, but is not a lot of help in terms of helping me decide be...
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08/05/2013
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Jul 02, 2013
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