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Do you take an anti-depressant? Has it affected yo - Hi there- I have been reading on the sleeve board and RNY board for a couple of years now. I feel that a big source of my weight gain over the last few years is because I ha...

Has your anti-depressant affected weight loss? - Hi there- I have been reading on the sleeve board and RNY board for a couple of years now.  I feel that a big source of my weight gain over the last few years is because I h...

No date yet. I need to get a few things worked out first. But it will be...

Way to go!! Pam :)

You are doing so well, Amber!!! We still need to meet up! Let me...

You look GREAT!!!

You look FANTASTIC, Amber!!!

Thank you so much for posting this!! I loved reading it!

Hi there!! I am so excited for you! Wow girl-you've had a lot going...

Thanks for posting the numbers-very helpful!

What books would you recommend reading for weight - Hi there- I haven't had surgery yet but I really want to try to fix what is going on in my head before surgery so that I can be more successful with my weight loss. From what I'...

Hi Amber! I haven't been on the board much because the last few...

Wooo-hoooo! Hot mama--lookin' good!!

Darling!!

Has anyone had a Resting Metabolic Rate test? (RMR - I am interested in having this test done but am not sure where to start looking. Has anyone had this test done? Did you find the data useful? If so--what is your RMR? Thanks in ...

Did anyone have plantar fasciitis before surgery? - I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot and it is sooo miserable! I had a cortisone shot in my heel last week and the podiatrist gave me orthotics to wear. I actually feel WORSE ...

Are there any diseases/illnesses that could not be - I know--I'm thinking  far into the future. But that is why I'm doing this--to extend my life. So my question is--are there any potential illnesses that would not be able to be t...

?s about nsaids, cortisone, anti-depressants after - Hi there, I am new to this board. I've been reading on the vsg board a lot.  I won't be able to have surgery until after September, when my insurance changes. So I've had time t...

Do you have to limit your NSAIDS post VSG? - Hi there- I know that you can still have NSAIDS post-VSG--but do you have to limit them (more than you would pre-op)?  I read somewhere that you are at increased risk for ulcers...

ginmarie7585-has anyone heard from her? - Has anyone heard from her? She was really having a hard time the other day because of some complications.  I was just worried about her. Pam

So excited--met with surgeon (Dr. Nicholson) for t - I am so super excited! I met with Dr. Nick Nicholson for the first time today.  He was sooo incredibly thorough and kind.  He answered all of my questions and more--and never made ...

Who posts their journey on youtube? - As a pre-opper, I LOVE watching people talk about their journeys through their videos. Do any of you have your journey on youtube?  If so--what is your username (if you don't mind ...

For those who had/have a bmi of less than 40-what - Someone who posted in my last thread (about Texas teachers) got me to thinking about insurance approval for those who have a bmi of less than 40. Did your insurance approve you ...

Any Texas teachers use our health insurance? How m -  I am a teacher and Texas and am not currently on my employer's plan. I was researching it, though, and was crunching the numbers and was amazed at how much I will pay out of pocke...

Have you heard of anyone having kidney trouble aft - Hi there- Is the post-op vsg diet really high in protein or is it just the "normal" amount for any individual (whether you've had wls or not)? I ask because there is kidney dise...