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You look awesome. Sharon

Question about Super-Obese & Strength Training - My surgery date is 04/16/12 and I am walking to get in the exercize. My legs and back hurt so bad, but I just keep going. I am wondering at this stage of the game should I also be ...

You always make me smile. YOur mom sounds great, but you know...

9 years of waiting over. - I started the journey to get WLS approval in 2005. I was denied countless times with 2 different insurance carriers. Today that battle was won. I GOT MY SURGERY DATE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

9 years of waiting................ - 9 years of waiting are over. I got my surgery date today and I am on Cloud 9------April 16, 2012. Thank you Jesus!

What an amazing surgey you have had. I cannot imagine having a...

Pulmonologist Came Through.... - My pulmonologist had a change of heart! His nurse called me and stated he wrote an addendum to the surgeon and is approving me for the surgey! I spoke with the surgeon's office...

Welcome to the losers bench. I am a month behind you. I cannot...

Yummo!

I used to be one of those people. I could not wrap my mind around...

Should I get a second opinion?? - I have done battle with 2 insurance companies and now am finally approved for surgery. I am now battling with my pulmonologist who told me my breathing test is the best he has ever...

Feeling Very Blue - My pulmonologist will not Clear me for surgery since my cpap machine does not have a card reader in it. Since it doesnt have a card reader he cannot determine if I am using my CPAP...

Boobs...or the lack there of.... - I am waiting for my VSG date and have been approved by BCBSIL . Nothing can stop me. BUT, I have big boobs to match this big bod and my hubby really loves them. Before I gained wei...

BCBSIL - Hello Dear OH Friends, Has anyone had successes or probs with plastics coverage with BCBSIL. Thanks so much to all of you. Sharon

U are a beautiful brunette! U look fabulous! Sharon

You go girl! I am so happy for you. Sharon

One for the Vets on VSG Forum - I am humble when I read your posts. I bookmark your experiences everyday. I am a newbie and wondering if you could do it over again, what if anything would you change during the...

Tummy Sleepers and VSG Surgery Convalescence - I am a stomach sleeper. I have never slept on my back. Are there any suggestions from fellow tummy sleepers after surgery? Can I sleep on my tummy after surgery? If not, how long b...

More Great News!!! - Today has been an awesome day. I just got a call from the Cardiologist that my Stress Test and Echo are normal. My heart is good. Thank You God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Girl you are doing so great. I love your posts. Keep losing. Sharon

VSG Approved by BCBSIL - There are no words to describe the way I felt when I heard from the surgeon's office that my surgery was approved. I cried like a baby. This has been a long journey. When I started...

Passed my Breathing Test - Well I had my final pre-surgery consultation yesterday with the Pulmonologist. He told me I should sail through the surgery! Such positive words from a man I trust and admire. He w...

Questions only for the Ladies......embarrassing... - Hi Chicks, Before the surgery did anyone suffer from stress incontinence due to their weight?  If so, did it go away after you lost the weight? When I gained the last 50 lbs...

The Stress Test was Hell...... - That pre-op stress test yesterday made me realize I have to have the surgery no matter what. I barely made it up to my baseline. I was on the treadmill 3 minutes and needed to be o...

Stupid Question..Need Knowledge from VSGers - I keep hearing from about the GERD after surgery. Is this common? Does it happen to everyone. I control my GERD with OTC meds. Is it hard to take meds after VSG? Is the GERD from h...