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First Follow-up With Surgeon - Issue with Lighthea - Had my first follow up with my surgeon today.  Everything seems good except for my lightheadedness which is accompanied by lots of sweating.  He asked if I was peeing a lot and ...

Is it normal to be super light headed and dizzy? - I'm 6 days out. Still working on getting in all my liquids and protein. I just feel so completely dysfunctional. I was outside today for less than an hour and was shot. I also have...

What's the minimum amount of ounces to keep dehydr - I have been sipping all freaking day and have only gotten in 21 ounces so far.  11 ounces of which included protein so I got 30 grams of protein in as well.  I am super scared o...

Finally made it home - Thanks for all the support on the earlier thread.  I am still having a bunch of pain and trouble drinking without that stuck feeling no matter how tiny the sip.  A shower did wo...

Still on the hospital - Honestly... This has been harder than I ever imagined. I don't know if it's because it's the first surgery I have ever had. I have had a ton of incision pain and gas. Been walking ...

When did you start to feel less pain? - I am still in the hospital. Am supposed to get discharged today bit don't know how since the pain is so bad. I cry everything I have to get out of or lay down in bed. I just had a ...

Made it to the other side! - Last night was rough but I feel slightly better today. Wasn't even able to walk yesterday because I was asleep the whole time. Will walk soon. I will have a leak test this morni...

Tomorrow is my turn - I can't believe the time is actually here. After all the work, the prep, the stress, I will be sleeved tomorrow at 11am.  I am anxious and nervous but know that I am doing the r...

Got the call for surgery time for Monday - 11am and have to be there at 9am. I feel completely 6 to my stomach.  I caught myself looking in the mirror and thinking.. maybe I don't need to do it. Uhmmmm.. yeah I do.  Comp...

A little confused about vitamins. Help? - So... my surgeon isn't HUGE on vitamins for post VSG.   He said all I really have to take is a multi-vitamin 2 times per day and B-12 sublingual once a week.  I asked him about ...

What should I do for my birthday? - I will be turing 36 on June 13th... exactly 10 days post VSG.  The usual dinner and drinks with friends isn't going to work. I have  no clue how my energy will be so I have no c...

Going for an appointment at an eating disorder cen - As I said in another post.. I am building an army as part of my battle against my obesity. I know that an ESSENTIAL part of this is working on the mental stuff. When I met with ...

How soon after surgery were you able to bend over? - Odd question, I know.. And the reason I am asking is even odder! LOL.  I have the cutest puppy in the world who will be staying with her dog walker while I am in the hos...

Any recommendations for VSG You Tubers? - I have watched all of Kellywanda's vidoes, wondering if there is anyone else out there who is worth watching!

How want calories were\are you getting in during p - I am pretty much at post-op levels. A little over 600 cals, protein about 70, carbs about 40. I wondering if this is super low during pre-op. I don't have a diet from surgeon ...

How do you customize calories in MFP? - I know someone said how before but I can't find it when I utilize the search option.  I am trying under my settings but it keeps defaulting back to 1400 calories.  Is there a wa...

Feeling so overwhelmed - I don't even know why but I am feeling so overwhelmed. I think it's the pre-surgery nerves and anxiety that seem to keep getting worse as each day goes by and surgery gets close...

Single and No Kids with VSG? - Most people I read on here have children or/and are married. I will be 36 next month and do not have a husband or kids. I have a pretty active social life with really great ...

I may be crazy but although my doc doesn't require - I think I am going to do it anyway!  I think it is a way to get "my head in the game" and detox off of caffeine, carbs and sugar.  Am I crazy to self inflict this? Sinc...

Things you must have in the house immediately post - I know this has been done before, I went back a few months to see what I found but thought since it's been a few months, maybe it would help those of us getting ready for surger...

Finally have an official date - June 3rd. i had to postpone my May 14th date due to my knee injuries. I've been getting physical therapy and it is getting better.   I will still need surgery to repair m...

Those who didn't have a pre-op diet - My surgeon does not require a pre op diet.. just 24 hour liquid diet prior to surgery date.   I was wondering if anyone did a pre-op diet anyway and what did you do?  ...

Got some good news! - So.. went to get a second opinion on my knee today.  I have a torn ACL and need surgery.  This surgeon consulted with my VSG surgeon and they think the following plan would be b...

Approved for surgery but no clue when it will happ - I just got results of my MRI and have a completely torn ACL.  Need to have knee surgery.  It is scheduled for April 23rd.  I was supposed to have my VSG done on May 14th but doe...

Having surgery while living alone - Now that surgery is REALLY looming.. I am starting to think about the immediate days following surgery.  I live alone.. well... with my 5 month old puppy.  Am I going to be ok b...