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Heartburn? - I NEVER had heartburn pre op. Never. I'm three months out and stopped taking omepresol three days ago and ever since have heartburn. Anyone else experience this? My surgeons office...

I don't want to borrow trouble, but.. - Hi Everyone, I had VSG on 2/4 and so far everything is great. I had minor constipation for a few days post op and some side pain, but after the first week or two, all of that was ...

Holy right side pain Batman! - I'm having this pain when I bend over, sneeze, or cough. From everything I've read, it's normal, but man it is intense. It takes my breath away and stops me in my tracks. Anyone el...

I cheated (by 12hours) - I couldn't take one more meal of full liquids! I was supposed to start purée in the morning, but I started tonight at dinner instead. I made homemade meat sauce, puréed it and put ...

Have you tried the Unjury chicken protein powder? If not, order...

Constipation, what works? - Hi Everyone, I'm dying. My intestines are in constant turmoil right now, rumbling and grumbling and are making me miserable. I am 6 days out. My butgave me the ok to take M.O.M. I...

Sick of sweet! - I am on day day 4 of the full liquid stage and have 3 more to go. I am sick to death of protein drinks, pudding, pipcicles, jello, smoothies. . I did order the Unjury chicken flav...

You can do it. Just keep in mind what you want to accomplish....

Wonderful about the decreased insulin! Sorry about the infection but...

Very humbled right now! - Pre - op, I worked out six days per week. I ran 5-6 miles at a times at least three days per week, did circuit training, spin classes, ect. I had developed a very unhealthy relatio...

Gross, but I need to ask! - I was sleeved on 2/4/14 so I a a newborn in this WLS world, so please forgive my ignorance in advance. Thanks. :) I am afraid to pass gas! I can do it, bit I have to push very har...

Question for VSG vets - How long did it take for your external abdominal swelling to go down? I have a huge amount and I'm hoping to be able to put on my jeans Monday morning for school. I am not looking ...

Why do I feel like this won't work? - Hello All, I had VSG on 2/4/14. The surgery went well and my pain and discomfort have been minimal. At first drinking was hard with the gas pains. Now that the pains are almost go...

Big, big difference! You look beautiful!

Time off question for post ops - Hi, I am a full text me student and work part time, only about 8 hours per week. I have no issue taking 2 weeks off of work, but cannot miss much class. Do you think if I had surge...

What made you pick the sleeve? Did you 2nd guess? - Hi Everyone, I am currently in the process of getting the sleeve. I am self pay so it is not taking long. My current weight and BMI are 186 and 31.92. I am 38 with no co morbiditie...

Insurance complication coverage? - Hi All. I am a self pay and I am wondering is there an insurance I can buy that will cover any complications that may arise after my surgery? I have Tricare and they will not cover...

Surgeon Questions? - What do you think are the most important questions I should ask today?

New Here and nervous! - Hello All! I have my first visit with my surgeon tomorrow. I am 38, 185lbs and just under 5'4. My BMI is 31-32. I have no co morbidities. I do have an extensive history of weight l...