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Is this normal? - Tomorrow will be my 4th week that I have been sleeved. I notice that at times I eat a small amount and other times I can eat much more. I've even been able to drink and eat at t...

Are nuts OK? - I'm 3 and a half weeks out. I've been doing well with my VSG so far. I went to the dr. and told him that I tried solid foods and have digested them well. Can anyone tell me if n...

Did anyone have extreme dry mouth for days... - after surgery? I've been experiencing extreme dryness in my mouth and throat and have had some coughing. I am constantly trying to do ice chips. Did anyone else experience this ...

How much were you able to stomach after surgery? - Hello, everyone. I had surgery this past Friday. I was in a lot of pain immediately following surgery and had a lot of nausea ( dry heaving since I wasn't able to get much down)...

My sugar is up on Pre-Op diet.... - I am supposed to have 4 meal replacement protein shakes, which I purchased from my doctor's clinic, and one meal consisting of 4  ounces of lean meat ( boneless and skinless chi...

Second thoughts...Please help - I've been feeling a little overwhelmed today and depressed.  prayed for over a year for me to be able to get the VSG thru my insurance. It finally came through but it seems like...

I'm approved! - Hi. I'm approved and finally have a surgery date. After going to a weight loss seminar at Advanced Surgeons, I decided to take the next step and schedule an appointment. I was a...

was approved and have a date! - Hello, everyone. I was approved and my surgery date is this month on the 21st. I am a little fearful of what lies ahead, but excited at the same time. Approval was quick. I star...

Researching doctors - How can I find out how many Gastric Sleeve surgeries a doctor has performed and about malpractice suits?

How does the sleeve weight loss compare to the RNY - I went to a weight loss seminar and I know the doctor pushes the RNY, but I want the sleeve because I feel it is safer and better for me. He mentioned that 70 pounds is average ...

Please help! Trying to choose a doctor - Hi. I have Medicare as my Primary and Medicaid as secondary. I am considering Dr.Pennington for the Gastric Sleeve, but am aware that he only uses Trinity Hospital. I've heard t...

Medicare & Medicaid &VSG. Please help. - Hi, everyone. I live in Alabama and really would like to have the Vertical Sleeve.i'm 5'4 and 300lbs. On top of that, I have diabetes, hbp, and sleep apnea. I have Medicare, alo...

Medicare - Hi, everyone. I live in Alabama and am wondering if Medicare covers VSG, or if it is still under review. My BMI is 54 and I really need this surgery with all my health concerns(dia...