Amy M. posted a comment 9 years, 8 months ago
Thank you all for your comments and encouragement! I truly am...

Amy M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 8 months ago
One week till surgery. .. - And I'm freaking out!  I've been on my pre op diet for one week and it's going well but I can't stop thinking about the foods I wish I was eating. I've found myself standing at the...

Amy M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 8 months ago
Pre-Op Diet starts tomorrow! - So it's finally here.  The dreaded 2 week liquid diet.  My surgery is on the 30th so tomorrow I get to enjoy the ever so fabulous protein shakes, sugar free yogurt/oatmeal/applesau...

Amy M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Pre-op Procedure - Hi all - My surgery date is July 30th and I got a call today to schedule my preop procedure which is set for the 21st and my final visit with my primary doc is the 23rd.  My surge...

Amy M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Excess Skin Fears - I'm worried that once I lose a ton of weight I'll have a lot of extra skin.  My surgeon advised me that I may not have much if I exercise and tone a lot as I'm losing.  Can VSG vet...

Amy M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Gallstones? - I got my surgery date today... it's set for July 30th (YAY!) but I discovered today that gallstones are a common risk factor for WLS patients due to the rapid weight loss and that ...

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Insurance Approved!!! - I got the glorious phone call from my insurance company today.  My surgery has been approved!! Shortly after that phone call my surgeon's office also called me to tell me that they...

Amy M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Fruit Smoothies? - I have my psych evaluation on Friday the 13th and that is my last step before we can submit for insurance approval.  I've been preparing myself for weeks for a new lifestyle.  I've...

Amy M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 10 months ago
Getting Closer... - So time for an update.  I've had my consultation and had an endoscopy done.  I have a hiatal hernia but the doc said that it's not serious enough to need surgery but it does explai...

Amy M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Pre op and post op nutrition question - Hi all.  I had my consultation on the 8th and I'm starting to measure and log everything I eat. I use my fitness pal as well as a food diary that I can bring to my appointments and...

Amy M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
What should I be doing? - I'm going for my consultation on May 8th. So right now I'm just researching,  looking for good protein drink ideas and worrying about what my insurance company is going to require ...

Amy M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 11 months ago
Got my consultation appointment - May 8th.  It sounds so far away even though it's only 2 weeks away.  They told me it's going to be a long appointment because they also schedule my consultation with the nutritioni...

Amy M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 11 months ago
WLS Seminar - Went to a seminar today which was done by my potential surgeon.  I definitely learned a lot and I'm more excited to do this than ever.  I have made my decision to get the VSG and t...

Amy M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 11 months ago
It just got real - I went to my pcp yesterday to get a checkup and a referral for a surgeon. This was my first doctor visit in 10 years and I was very relieved to see that my blood pressure is good a...

Amy M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
surgery timeframe - This question has probably already been asked but I can't find it anywhere.  Can anyone tell me how long the process takes to get surgery? Please share how long it took you from t...

Amy M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Question regarding WLS requirements - I am interested in getting lap band surgery but I am still in the "research" stage.  My biggest concern is that I haven't had a primary care physician in about 10 years.  I did fin...
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Grand Island, NY
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07/30/2014
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Apr 11, 2014
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