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1st protein shake... -  So today is my 1st day of my 2 week pre-op diet. I just made my first shake and it is SOOOOO thick. Can I just add more soy milk to water it down? I used the recommended amount pe...

2 week pre-op diet starts TOMORROW!! -  The words of R.E.M. are swirling in my head this morning.    "It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine"   Today marks my last day before my WLS journey really ...

Hair Loss Questions. -  I see a lot of talk about hair loss. Exactly what are we talking about here? Clumps? Bald patches? Just thinning of hair? Other? I have VERY thick, healthy, gorgeous hair. I l...

Foamies, Slimies? Huh? -  What exactly are these?! I hear people talking about them but I honestly don't know what they are. Can someone please explain. I feel like it's some sort of VSG inside joke I'm no...

WLS & Depression -  I would like to hear your story/take on depression & your WLS.  How has it been effected post-op both in the long & short terms?  Has it gotten better/worse? I've struggled w...

Working on the head issues.... - So, I'm a little ashamed to say that after I found out I was approved for my Sleeve Gastrectomy I had a very stupid idea that I needed to "Eat ALL the foods". Yeah, my twisted brai...

Newbie! Surgery scheduled! - Hi! I'm Heather. 29. From St. Louis, MO. I'm scheduled for my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on 10/16/12! I've jumped all the hoops. Attended all the appointments. Dealt with th...