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Gain aggravation... - I can't believe I am 7 1/2 months out and have gained 2.5 pounds back and I can't seem to get rid of it.  I am not doing anything different and I am actually way more active. Ga...

Feeling awful...a little over 2 week out... - I feel like everytime I take one step forward, I get thrown back 2 steps.  I had some annoying left side pain yesterday and I called my surgeons office.  They told me it didn't ...

left upper side pain - I was sleeved 2 weeks ago today and have been feeling great until today.  All day I have had a dull upper left side pain.  I was just wondering if anyone else has had this and i...

Soup recipes -  Does anyone have any good recipes for soup in the 2nd stage of post op puréed food? Thanks!!!!!

Incisions ???? -  Ok I was sleeved on Monday and came home yesterday. Doctor said everything went great. He told me to take the dressings off the incision areas today. I did and must say 3 out of t...

T-24 hours to go and I am FREAKING OUT!!! HELP! - 24 hours from now I will be in surgery but the more I think about it, the more I am second guessing myself and my decision.  Now it's not even the surgery I am worried about, it's ...

Please HELP!!!!!! - I am on my pre-op diet and I can honestly say that I am losing my mind.  I knew it would be hard to cut food down to almost nothing but I have been so angry and my poor family and ...

So HAPPY!!!!! - Had an appointment with my surgeon today and he informed me my surgery date is October 22nd!!!!!  I am so excited and nervous all at the same time!  I can not wait to join the "LOS...

Intubation... - I was told when I had sinus surgery 7 years ago that they had an incredibly difficult time tubing me because they said I have a small, narrow airway.  They even gave me a letter st...

Today is the start of something new... - This morning started out like most days.  When I got to work today I had a strange feeling that I would be hearing from my surgeons office today.  When I finally dug my phone out o...

Possivle new job before getting surgery... - Hi everyone, I just got a call from a prospective employer and have an interview next Thursday.  It is a dream job and was really excited.  I do not have a surgery date yet beca...

Anyone have horizon nj direct insurance -  I just finished all the testing required before surgery and I am awaiting approval. xxfingers crossedxx. I was worrying it anyone has the same insurance as me and if so, how long ...

So afraid and now having 2nd thoughts... -  I had my New Beginnings class last night and reality started to sink in. The talks of complications scares the hell out of me. I have a great grandmother, grandmother both on my m...

Anyone get sleeved in NJ -  Anyone get sleeved in NJ and if so what surgeon did you use?  Also any pros and cons about your surgeon?

Emotions, emotions -  I suffer from a panic disorder and even though I am in the preliminary stage of vsg, I am afraid I am making a bad decision if I go through with the surgery. I start having attack...

Has anyone used Dr. Boynton in NJ? - He is the Dr. that I am working with to get my VSG.  I have heard that he was South Jerseys Top Doc.  Would love some feedback. 

I am just starting - I am new to the site and also just starting all the preliminary testing so I can have the VSG.  I am not only excited but also nervous.  SO afraid of complications.  Anyone have an...