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1 month post op - Changes in mood, in weight loss, - Hi all, I'm now one month post op, and I'm feeling ok over all.  Some days I am full of energy and want to get out there and do things, but others I'm just depressed.  I didn't re...

Eating slow... - I'm having a hard time, pacing myself...   I know they say it should take me 20 minutes to finish my meal, but I'm really struggling with this.  I don't know if it's because I'm fi...

2 weeks post op - Hi everyone, Just wanted to give you guys an update...  I hadn't been too active on this forum because I was off from work for 2 weeks, recovering.  I'm happy to say that I am bac...

is it normal? - I started my full liquid diet yesterday and have noticed that skim milk makes me gassy and bloated! It is so uncomfortable... I'm scared my tummy will stretch or worse staples will...

update... - Hello all,  I am happy to announce that I am 1 day post op.  I have been sleeping,  walking, sipping and breathing.  I would hate to jinx myself, but i have had no nausea or vomit...

The day has arrived. .. - My surgery date has arrived.  Today I went for pre-op lab work, ekg, and chest x rays.  Everything was good and I'm ready to go.  Thanks every one for the support and encouragement...

4 days to go... - Hi all, I'm 4 days away from surgery and for some reason, I'm starting to freak out... not in a bad way though.  I've just been reading a lot about dehydration and vitamin and min...

Hours away... - Hi all!!  We are hours away from entering the month of March and I just want to wish everyone the best of luck with your surgery.  May we all have a speedy and uneventful recovery....

7 more days... - Hi everyone, I'm 7 days away from surgery and I'm starting to feel a bit nervous, but excited to get started on this life changing journey.    I truly appreciate all the informat...

No more looking back... - Hi, As some of you know from reading previous posts, I am a self pay patient.  I'm just excited to share with you that I've paid off my surgeon and everything is on track.  It hur...

Vitamins/Supplements and other Oral Meds Question. - Hi All, 12 days away from my surgery date and very excited.  I take daily medication due to thyroid problems and allergies, will I need to stop taking these for a couple of days p...

VSG Pre/Post-Op Check List - Hi Everyone, I'm a returning member.  I had originally signed on in August 2012, and had planned on having surgery that November, but with so many doubts and fears I chickened out...

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Pre-Op Stress, Fear, Anxiety & Second Thought - Hello everyone, I really enjoy reading everyone's posts.  They are very encouraging even for someone that is only entertaining the thought of surgery.  Thank you, for being so hon...

New to the VSG Message Board-Considering VSG/scare - Hello everyone, I'm new to the website and the message board world.  I hope to get some insight from those whom like to share their experiences with me.   Due to my insurance not...