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Life After RNY - Hi All, surgery is fast approaching and I'm still trying to settle between "old faithful" , RNY and the new Sleeve. Both surgeries seem like good option but I'm leaning a little...

Sleevers - Hello... I'm getting closer and closer to surgery day and still haven't decided between the sleeve and the RNY.  (The Lapband and DS are not options for me.) I have a few questi...

Niccotine Test - Hi All, Does anyone remember at what point their nicotine testing was done? I stopped smoking but slipped up and smoked 1 cigarette (didn't even buy a pack). Will this...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Hi All! So, I am going through the pre-op testing requirments and seem to have developed some bad heartburn. It's been going on for the past 4 days (posted about this on the...

Heartburn after Barium Drink - Hey All! I had my barium testing this past Monday. Since I drank, I noticed that I've had a lot of heartburn and reflux. This has NEVER been a problem before (outside of pr...

RNY to Sleeve Revision Question - Hello all! I'm a pre-op here and full of questions as usual. 1. Have you or anyone you know or,  had a revision of RNY to sleeve? 2. If so, what happens to the RNY "limb...

RNYers and Sleevers - OK. I'm still pre-op and moving right along in meeting my insurance requirements. I'm have days where I find myself still going back and forth between the RNY and VSG but f...

Radiology Tests - From a Pre-Op Perspective - Hey everyone... I'm a step closer to surgery. Today I had THREE appointments in the Radiology Department. They did a chest x-ray (I think they were primarily interested in my lu...

Same Fit - So... LADIES I was wondering if after insignificant weight loss if women tend to change on the inside and if  your partners still "fit" the same. MEN: Do you find sex as enj...

Why WLS? - I've done nearly every diet and workout DVD known to man. I used to enjoy calling myself the "fit fat girl". I could out run, do more push-ups and even last longer doing Insanit...

Hi... glad surgery went well. I just saw this. You've shared your...

Sleep Apnea, Smoking and Surgery Dates - Hey everyone! I have 2 questions today. #1) Has anyone been delayed in surgery because of sleep apnea? I spoke to my drs' Scheduler today and she told me if I need a CP...

I'm so sorry you are having problems. I'm keeping you in my...

I Know it's my Choice BUT... - Why can't the bariatric team just tell me what they think is best for me??!!! I'm so indecisive. I've been making my own choices concerning my weight for a long time and we ...

Meeting the Surgeon and Team Today! - Hi All! I will meet with the surgeon and bariatric team this afternoon for the first time. Can anyone offer any questions that I should ask (in case they aren't on my list)?...

Lapband to Sleeve Revisions - Hello... has anyone out there had a band to sleeve revision? If so, do you notice more restriction with the sleeve? I'm pre-op doing a lot of research and wondering if it's wort...

Rambling... - Happy Friday night everyone. I feel like this post should probably be a blog entry. I used to be an avid blogger when I thought I could do this the "natural" way but quit blogging ...

Perscriptions and Vitamins - Hi Everyone, I'm planning on having VSG done in the near future. In my information session earlier this week, I learned that VSG patients will be required to take the same v...

Information Session Today - Hi Everyone! I'll be going for my information seminar in about an hour. I do NOT have anyone to go with me. No one close to me thinks I'm making the right decision. I haven'...

Hi Sperry18, Congrats on your surgery date!! You and are are...

Premier Protein Shakes - Hello, I keep seeing the ads for Premier Protein Shakes. Has anyone tried them? Are they good? I'm pre-op and trying to increase my protein and eliminate carbs early. So far...

What if I Need my Tummy Back? - Hi Everyone... I'm pre-op and trying to decide between having the sleeve and gastric. I've been doing  a lot of research on the pros and cons of both. I'm actually leaning a bit...

Why Sleeve? - Hi Everyone... I'm very early pre-op and trying to decide which surgery is best for me. I've pretty much narrowed it down between the sleeve or gastric. Would you guys be willin...

Lifestyle Change Preparation! - Hi Everyone... I'm still very EARLY in the process. In fact, my information session is on the 28th of this month. I keep reading about these protein drinks that everyone is drin...

Scared - Hi Everyone, I've been browsing this site for a few days now. I love it here! The reason for my post is that I'm considering surgery and I am TERRIFIED. I'm not scared of al...