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When did you go down a size for the first time? - I had VSG on July 1 and have lost 35 pounds since starting the liquid, pre-op diet two weeks prior to that.  Naturally, I am thrilled.  However, I do have one frustration.  I'm sti...

Low Carb Cookbook? - Can you recommend a low carb cookbook?  I have basic cooking/baking skills, so nothing fancy.  Any help is much appreciated!

Horrible post-op hiccups - So I had my surgery yesterday morning and today I've had two bouts of horrible hiccups.  The only trick that's ever worked for me is to guzzle water but obviously that's out.  This...

I did it! - As of yesterday, I am sleeved!  Recovery could not be going better.  I'm very lucky and thankful. Thanks to all here for sharing your wisdom. Kate

Pre-op diet help, please! - I started my pre-op, two week liquid diet yesterday.  My goals are 600-1000 calories, 50-70 protein and under 50g carbs.   I'm finding it really difficult to get in the calories I ...

Best scale and measuring cups? - I do not have a kitchen scale and my measuring cups are pretty but not very practical.  I'm going to make the investment in these items pre-op.  Any suggestions?  A scale I could t...

Fiber pre and post-op - I'm two weeks out from starting my two week pre-op diet.  I couldn't help but notice that the things on the diet plan have virtually no fiber.  Did you add fiber to your protein sh...

Best vitamins and calcium for pre and post-op - I finally have a surgery date (June 17) and am now in the process of preparing for the pre and post-op phases.  I'm trying a variety of protein shakes before my two week pre-op die...

How long after surgery could you go on vacation? - My surgery for VSG is scheduled for June 17.  My husband put in for vacation for the last two weeks of July but instead of was given the first two weeks of July.  So, we would be l...

Surgery date! Anyone else have a June 2014 date? - Wow, there is a lot going on in my life right now.  My husband just graduated with his doctorate on Friday, I graduate this coming Saturday with my Masters degree in Secondary Educ...

Two months out from surgery, what should I be doin - Hello wonderful OHers! I should be scheduling my surgery this coming week for mid-June.  It just dawned on me that that means I am now two months out from surgery!  I've been feel...

How far in advance did you tell people? (trying it - When I try to click on my original thread entitled "How far in advance did you tell people", it says the link is broken.  So I"m giving it another try.  Thanks to carrie054 and Gwe...

How far in advance did you tell people? - I know some people do not share with anyone outside of their very inner circle that they've had the surgery but I plan on telling everyone (I'm good at keeping others secrets but n...

Anyone else having/had their surgery at a military - Hello!  I'm Kate and will be having the vertical sleeve done at Brooke Army Medical Center in June.  I was wondering if anyone else has had their surgery through a military facilit...

Back on Track - I was considering having VSG over the winter holiday break but decided to put it off until I was done with my student teaching English at our local high school (I'm 44 and graduati...

I've made my decision! - I'm going to have a VSG!  I originally came to these boards a few months ago completely confused about whether or not to have weight loss surgery.  After reading here for a few ...

Pre-op liquid diet personal question - I hate to ask this but I have no where else to ask.  My surgeon requires a two week liquid diet before surgery.  During those two weeks we will be attending a graduation.  Here'...

What tests pre-op? - I was supposed to attend my VSG seminar next week but they ran out of room and I have to wait until September. Not wanting to waste time, I thought perhaps I could get some pre-op...

Books and blogs - I am considering having the VSG done.  I love to read and have found this forum to be fantastic but I'm looking for books and blogs as well.  I've ordered Dr. Alvarez's The...

How long did you take off from work? - If you've had your surgery already, how long before you were able to return to work?   Thank you! 

Hello! New here. - Hello!  My name is Kate and I am at the beginning stages of considering VSG.  We are a retired military family and as you may already know, that means our insurance (Tricare) wi...