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First post, 3 week appointment - Well here I am,  writing a blog post. At almost 1am. Lying in bed with my cats. BUT! This crazy cat lady is 30lbs lighter! !   I had my first post-op  follow up appointment today...

3 week appointment! - I had my follow up appointment with the surgeon and NUT and it went well!  I'm down a total of 30lbs, 22 since surgery and 8 during the pre op. The surgeon seemed very pleased!  H...

I saw this as I was going through pictures on this site and literally...

Maybe a NSV? - I'm laying here in bed, relaxing,  and decided to check my pulse. I check my carotid, and get 50. I think,  that couldn't possibly be right. So i check my radial and get the same t...

the opposite of constipation - I have it.  I read in my book that it can be common especially since you're drinking all of your food (makes sense), but it also says to cut back to clear fluids for a few days an...

One week out! - One week ago today I had my sleeve surgery, hooray! It was a rough start. I didn't know I would have an NG tube so that was a nasty surprise. I was also not a big fan of my JP dra...

lime juice after VSG - My in -laws got Thai take -out and I had them get me a soup with broth. I started eating just the broth,  but I think there is some lime juice in it. I'm less than a week post-op, ...

Got myself a brand new shiny sleeve! - Apparently the surgery went well! I have an NG tube that is HORRID and can't wait to get it out tomorrow. Tomorrow morning they will also do my upper GI. Just wanted to check ...

By this time tomorrow.. - I'll be sleeved!   It seems surreal and I don't feel too nervous, though I'm sure I won't be able to sleep tonight. I don't think I'm going to bring much to the hospital...

I must be in ketosis. - I'm on my pre-op diet and last night at work I almost ripped a Greek salad and onion rings out of my coworkers delicious fingers.   Today I had a protein drink for break...

Wedding after VSG - So my surgery date is January 27th and I am getting married in October. I'm starting to worry because I'm sure my body will be changing drastically throughout those nine months lea...

Just got my approval letter! ! - I wasn't expecting a letter at all, and especially not this soon! I thought my surgeons office would be the ones to notify me, but today I got a letter in the mail from my insura...

Where did you buy your protein samples? - I know I like Pure Protein, but I am looking at sampling some other protein powders and shakes. Are there any websites I can order singles or samples from?

Did that just really happen?! - My insurance company does not cover VSG, as of my last visit in October. Today, I went back to meet with the surgeon and as i sat at his desk, noticed a new neon green paper tac...

I'm getting there. .. - My surgeons team are discussing my case within the next two weeks, so hopefully i will have a definitive answer if they will do my surgery! After that, I need to switch insuranc...

Has anyone ever switched insurance companies for t - After doing all the pre-op appointments, I found that my insurance won't cover VSG, only Lapband or RNY. Since I have to reapply for insurance anyways, I think I'm going to try t...

Bummed out... - So I've begun my pre OP appointments and just ran into ANOTHER huge hurdle. I called the hospitals office yesterday for a question, and was told that my insurance won't cover the s...

Question regarding your body post-op... - Did any of your abdominal creases go away?

Network Health Forward and VSG? - I keep getting different answers from my insurance company. Has anyone had the VSG with Network Health Forward?

Too young for WLS? - Did anyone else hear this on their weight loss journey? I've heard it from both medical professionals I have spoken to about WLS. I'll be 28-years-old in a few weeks.   ...

Right below the BMI requirement now... - I've been considering WLS seriously for a few months now. I went to a group meeting to learn more, and scheduled my first appointments with nutritionists, RNs, etc. A week befor...