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Face Changing Already! (Pic too) - 10 Days post op and between the surgery and preop diet I can already see amazing changes. Also, my work pants are hanging off me.  I have to get more before I come back to work Tue...

I know how you feel! I haven't had the nausea but the pain has...

Post Op Day 4 Update -   Ok so Monday was my surgery day. I had both my sleeve done and gall bladder removed.  Everything went will with surgery from what I am told.  I woke up from surgery in pain. I wa...

Sipping cramps - when do they end? -  Day 2 post op still at hospital and these sips hurt! Every time I sip even the tiniest I am in a lot of pain. It's a big cramping. ;(

Sleeved and annoyed -  Well I was sleeved yesterday yay! Last night was awful and this morning not much better. I was supposed to get another dose of meds for gas pains and muscle spasms (abdomen) almos...

Day Before surgery- the thoughts have begun -  What if I fail this too? Will this really work? Am I crazy? What have I gotten myself into? Yep talking myself out of them but they have been popping in today that's for sur...

People gain weight back more easily with VSG -  I ran into an old friend today who had RNY about 10 years ago.  I was so excited to tell her that I was having surgery Monday.  She said she doesn't like the VSG because people ga...

Insomnia before surgery -  Surgery is Monday and it's my second or third night not being able to sleep which I usually never have a problem with.  I need to rest up but the mind isn't cooperating.

Food and I broke up -  I didn't have a "food funeral" before my pre-op diet started. I don't think it felt right to me. I am on Day 11 of my preop diet.  Last night I went and had "drinks" (water wit...

Diabetes - Interesting VSG video -  This surgeon is in same practice as mine and this video is really informative about the whole diabetes VSG thing.  I saw someone post something about "radical 40 lb weight loss" a...

Day 2 preop diet bouillon is my friend - Day 2 pre op diet 800 calories per day meal supplements - thankfully not liquid. Have been having cravings for "real" food all day and trying not to be starving. Broth is on my ...

Post Op Recovery Questions -  So, my surgery is August 20.  I am a single mother of two kids 5 and 8.  I am having the VSG and my gall bladder out as well.  I am really a very under prepared person a lot of th...

When will the food addiction end? -  I am just over 2 weeks away from surgery and (knowing I can be honest here) I realize I am grieving in a small way my ability to be able to eat like the overeater that I am.  I kn...

Approved and scheduled for surgery! -  Well, I got the news today. My surgery was approved and I am scheduled for August 20 procedure.  I am really happy. I have to admit it feels surreal and I almost cannot believe it...

On track for surgery-I'm new here -  Hello there, I am new to the boards here. I have been lurking a little and soaking in all the knowledge you all are so lovely and willing to share.  Today are begin a 2 week ph...

New Beginnings -  I went for an orientation for WLS earlier this week. It's actually the third one I have been to but this time I actually meet all of the criteria. I think it's actually going to h...