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I had my VSG in 2011 and doing great with it.  Never had complications, awesome journey.

I have a co-worker who is considering bariatric surgery and I'm wondering if VSG is still the best or is there a latest and greatest?

I know I'm as

I just heard today that someone's surgeon (not VSG surgeon) told them that they cannot have a cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) by laparascopic means AFTER VSG or RNY surgery.  

Has anyone else been advised of this by their VSG surgeon or

6 month medical management program - Checking for a friend who will be having a VSG through Grand Health Partners where I had mine (highly recommended by the way).   She has Priority Health and she has to go throug...

Anyone have to do a 6 month preop for Priority Hea -  Looking for a friend who will be having a VSG through Grand Health Partners where I had mine (highly recommended by the way).   She has Priority Health and she has to go throug...

Valium dosage post sleeve any ideas??? -  Help!!!   I'm claustrophobic and I have to have an MRI tomorrow.  My doc gave me Valium to take prior to the MRI and said 1 tablet one hour before.  They are 5 mg tablets which is...

Only with a VSG!! -  I just got home last night from an 8 night 9 day cruise to St. Maarten, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts.  Boo on coming home I wanted to stay on the ship but must return to work! Now ...

I need MORE calories??? -  Saw my Nut last Friday and she said my weight loss has slowed due to low calorie consumption.  I always get my protein in but rarely hit 600 calories in a day.  She told me that a...

My best friend never noticed! -  I never discussed my sleeve surgery with my best friend because she is the typical "you just need to not eat as much"   skinny person.   We live on opposite sides of the state ...

I'm in ONEderland!! -  Yay!  The scale moved below 200 today.   My goal was to be below 200 by my birthday which is 9-5 and I MADE IT!!!  And in just 9 weeks!  Can you tell I'm thrilled? What a great...

Measure twice, lose once - YAY!  I will be five weeks out on Tuesday and I've lost 31 pounds.  I'm very pleased with my weight loss for my age and my BMI.  (56 and 35 in whatever order you want to put them L...

Just starting pureed. How much? -  I have my first small plate of refried beans.  How much should I be able to eat for my first day off of liquids?? Should I push it or just take small bites for the next hour?  ...

Milk powder vs protein powder?? -  I've seen quite a few posts on here about adding "milk powder", which I assume to be non-fat dry milk, to food items to increase their protein level.  I see the same with protein ...

Where can I buy Unjury Unflavored?? -  I'd like to get some soon to add to drinks and foods but my doc's office no longer sells it.  They went to the Nectars which are just too sweet for me. Any ideas??  Sam's, Cost...

Inches?? -  How did you determine your goal inches to be lost for your health tracker?   I have no idea what the measurements would be for a healthy, 5'6" female with a normal BMI so how d...

Fluid counts in shakes? -  Anyone know why the water I use to make my protein shake doesn't count in my daily fluid intake?  Right now I get in at least 32oz of water with my shakes and soups etc., add anot...

When can you swallow capsules? -  I hate taking my vitamins.  It's the only problem I'm having.  Having to cut open the plastic capsule and mix the powder with a liquid then drink that stuff!!  No way!  It ruined ...

Heading home from the hospital -  I feel great!  Hardly any pain, and I used very little Delaudid.  Lortab now and then just to be completely pain free.  No problems.  Did I have surgery???  haha Ready to enjoy...

Move Over Loser's!! I'm joining the team tomorrow -  Tomorrow at 12:25 pm I will begin my new healthier, happier lifestyle.  The past 2 weeks on the pre-op has been a breeze.  I saved my favorite Beef and Bean enchilada meal for my ...

A Bologna Sandwich? Seriously? -  Okay, so I started my two week, high protein, 800 calorie restricted (buy their foods only) diet on June 13th.  I leave for vacation on June 16th.  Surgery is June 28th.  Everythi...

Anyone have a sore throat after surgery? - Just wondering if anyone took anything to the hospital to relieve a sore throat from the tubes, etc??

It's My Turn! Woo Hoo! I've got a date!! -  June 28th!!!  And it's going to be here before I know it.  Everything happened so quickly.  Grand Health Partners in Grand Rapids is awesome.  Orientation was April 28th, met with...

To Pre-op diet or not to pre-op diet, that is the -  What are your thoughts on the pre-op diets?  I know some surgeons require them and others do not but what is your opinion? Are you glad you did one?  If not, do you wish you ha...

Has anyone gone through the Barix Clinic in Ypsi?? -  Trying to find an excellent surgeon who has done "enough" VSG's to warrant not being considered "new at this". DId anyone have Dr. Papalowski as their surgeon??