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Just some background. I'm 5' 6''.  My highest weight was around 330lbs. (maybe more, tried not to weigh myself too much back then). I had been over 300lbs or close to it since my late teens.

 

I think I was around 325 the time of surger

Did your taste buds or food preferences change aft - I find that a lot of my food preferences have changed after surgery. I am 6 months out. I can pretty much eat anything. I have tried foods that have sugar in them. Before I would...

Yeah I didn't think about that. This sunday should have a lot of...

A lil less than two weeks out and I feel little to -  I'm just sort of low key freaking out. I'm thinking maybe I'm the exception to a rule or something. But from day one I haven't had any major problems getting liquids in. I did tak...

How did the surgery affect your Social Anxiety? -  For those that suffer with social anxiety. How did the surgery affect you? I've heard from some that it got worse because with losing weight you automatically get more attention w...

How soon were you able to drive after surgery? -  I know that you are not supposed to drive on pain medication. I see where a lot of people are off pain meds within a couple of days, some sooner. I have a pretty high threshold fo...

A pre-op update -  Just thought I'd update my blog. My insurance reqs were minimal. Just one nutritional evaluation and one psychological evaluation which were taken care of. I got my approval...

Was anyone alone for their surgery? -  I'm going to be having my surgery out of state in California. (Long story but my ins. only fully covers CA hospitals and I live in Las Vegas). I hope to have it with Dr. Jossart i...

Changed Surgeons already -  Well I can't do Cirangle. He charges a $5000 aftercare fee, that insurance doesnt cover. I wont have 5k and travel expenses saved up in time for the surgery. So I contacted his...

Have any Nevada people had their surgery out of st -  I'm not thrilled with the couple of surgeons here for the type of surgery I want. I'm looking to have the VSG done with a California doctor. My only concern is follow up care here...

Finally starting the process! -  I'm so excited. I've been procrastinating on this. I've had good insurance to cover this since July but have put off contacting doctors until now. I don't know why. Scared I guess...

Financing with not so great credit - How hard or easy is it to get a medical loan? My credit score is not so good. I can usually get a store credit card if I apply, but I have applied for regular credit cards over ...

The Beginning - I've considered WLS for years. When I had insurance that would actually cover it back in 2000-2002 I didn't pursue it. A lot has happened in the ten years I actually had good insur...