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Things to do instead of eating because of head hun - I haven't read a single post from someone post-surgery who said they don't deal with head hunger. So, I thought I'd start a list of ideas of things to do instead of eating during t...

Have you seen a wound care specialist? The ones I knew were nurse...

Most detailed video I've seen on exactly what's do - I found this video through Pinterest. Just under 7 minutes and it gives a much better understanding of what the surgeon does, which is a lot more than retracting the liver and firi...

I'm doing a happy dance. Found a VSG friendly and - One of the things I love about breakfast is sausage. We all know how high fat they are. Well, on my trip into Pinterest land I found a recipe for chicken sausage that doesn't have ...

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Found a very VSG friendly restraunt! - I went with my client to Dickey's BBQ Pit for lunch today. The meat was yummy and juicy!!!!!!!!! I had the pulled pork. You can get just meat for $4 (big serving!!) or if you're wi...

Another step on my way to VSG is done - I had my upper GI endoscopy today. It was actually a pleasant experience, with a nice nap at the end. The doctors and nurses were great and super nice. They explained to me, in gre...

I told my lunch buffet friend I'm having a VSG - My friend and I have a long history of going to buffets for lunch. It used to be once or twice a week, sometimes more. Due to a few things, and me setting some good boundaries, tha...

I'm glad to read you are taking the help. We got to where we are...

I'm sending you a message!! I just looked and saw you live in...

I'm just a little bit ahead of you. I had my first appointment last week...

First psychologist appointment today - I had a great appointment with the psychologist today. Between all kinds of paperwork and seeing her I was there for 2 hours. I have seen her in the past for weight loss and was th...

Idea for post of pureed food stage - At my consult today the person I met with mentioned when I puree food to put the extras in one ounce(2 tablespoons) portions in ice cube trays and freeze them. I just thought about...

Had my consult today!!! - I just got home from my consult. Wowzers!! it was over an hour long. I was given a big 3 ring binder with all the program information. The cover and the side says it's for the bari...

looking good!!

Yummy way to get in your water - I came across a pin on Pinterest about fruit infused water. With the exception of citrus fruits the fruit can be used several times to make more water. Here is a link to the websit...

My goals after surgery - I've been doing a lot of thinking about how I want to live my life post-surgery. Treadmills get boring, elliptical machines get boring all the gym stuff gets boring. I think the on...

WOW you look amazing! Did you have any skin removal?

Got insurance approval today!!! - I got a phone call today from the program coordinator saying they got insurance approval. I've already met all my insurance requirements, but I've only just begun the program requi...

Seminar tonight and all the requirements - The seminar was good. She went over the different types of surgery and told us about how she modifies things after seeing a trend of issues. She is active in research, keeping up o...

Big week this week - No, it's not the BIG week, but it is a big week for me.  Today I had one of my twice yearly visits with my insurance case manager. I am classified as high risk for using multiple m...

I had my stress echocardiogram today - The good: The techs and nurse were really nice and all females, which made me feel much more comfortable. My blood pressure was awesome I was able to stay on the treadmill for a...

WLS seminar cancelled tonight - Stupid blizzard is closing everything, including the university, so logically the WLS seminar got cancelled tonight. The next one is on March 11th. I have my annual physical with m...

Was thinking sleeve, but now RNY may be my best op - I was looking around my surgeons website and found a video she did. She talked about how how her patients, on average, a 70% EWL and sleeve has 60%. The 70% of the RNY would get me...

I did some investigation on my potential surgeon - I did some detective work, something I LOVE to do, and found out a few things. 1) My (hopeful) surgeon does the sleeve 2) She is young, 38, but that doesn't bother me because she...