LouiseF posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Costa RIca Plastic Surgeon/Dermatologist - I'm almost 3 years post VSG. Going to Costa Rica for dental work in a few days. I have some age spots I'd like to get rid of via Laser. Looking for recs for plastics/dermatolgis...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Paris - waves- I'm doing very well - can't believe it's going to be two years since my VSG. Maintaining wt loss with no problem.  Restriction has not changed overall, occasional episodes o...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
waves - Hi all, I ran into Poppy and Peter in Ptbo last week. Just thought I'd tell you all thanks. I'm doing well, wt stable at 160-164. Still have good restriction. For those waiting, ...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
One year post-op- report - Yesterday was one year post VSG for me. I've lost 69 lbs, gone from 230 to 161, 159 would give me a normal BMI. I was a bit stunned to see 161 on the scale, I'd been hovering aroun...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Sleeve tight recently- 11 months post-op - Over the last week my sleeve has been markedly tighter. No change in diet. The only thing I can think of is seasonal allergies, pollen is high. Can that be a cause?

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Sleeve tight all of a sudden - Over the last week my sleeve has been markedly tighter. No change in diet. The only thing I can think of is seasonal allergies, pollen is high. Can that be a cause? I will be one ...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Dreaded swim suit shopping - It's that time again. I have lost a lot of weight, but because most of my excess wt was in my legs, my thighs are not pretty. A new swimsuit is needed, my first choice would be a t...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Infused water - I used to love crystal lite, but recently, I've gone off it. I keep three glass jugs of water in the fridge- mostly I have been putting lemon juice and splenda in. (I don't have sp...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Retail find - At Bed Bath and Beyond - plastic lunch container- two sides open- larger area with lid on right- suitable for salad, flat breads on left two divided slots; fruit, cheese,vegetable...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
NSV - new bras - While they are no longer perky, my boobs are are smaller. Pre-op, I wore a 40DD bra. Had to pay big $$. Today, I am a 38D and I was able to get 4 bras for under $60. Winners now ha...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
It seemed like forever - It seemed like I had stopped losing, although my food intake was the same as when I was steadily, if slowly losing. Today my scale moved down instead of up for the first time in 4 ...

LouiseF posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Migraine - VSG- advocating for yourself - I have posted some info to help fellow migraine sufferers advocate for the VSG on my blog. I hope this will help others get the right surgery so that the best treatments for migrai...

LouiseF wrote a blog post 13 years ago
VSG Migraine - Evidence to help you get the right -   Dear Fellow migraine sufferer You are here because you need some amunition to use in your request for Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy vs RNY. As you know the Onta...

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LouiseF scheduled a GastSleeve for Jun 15, 2010. 14 years ago
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LouiseF wrote a blog post 14 years ago
Waiting - After writing my last post about goal weight and the site about ideal weight, I had a short period of doubt about WLS. Should I do it? Then I looked back on my diet history and how...

LouiseF wrote a blog post 14 years ago
Ideal body weight? Food for thought - I followed a link that someone posted on OH. http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/ideal-body-weight-3146-143.html Ideal weight range is 158 - 173.8 lbs. (71.8 - 79 kg....

LouiseF wrote a blog post 14 years, 1 month ago
My journey to better health - I am about to take a journey. For some time I have been reading and researching, taking stock of my inner resources, outer supports; finances, friends and fam...
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