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That is really awesome! I'm thrilled for you and hope my approval is...

What to expect? - I am pre-op, and my husband, while supportive, is not one to come to a message board or do any real research himself. What should I tell him in terms of what to expect after...

I hope that's it!!

Did my gastric x-ray pre-op test today. - So--do the protein shakes taste better than the barium stuff they make you drink for that?  Because while I certainly didn't care for that, it wasn't the worst thing I've ever t...

Major move to stand up for myself. - It is only Dec. 3 and already I've had 2 people send home holiday treats with me.  I don't mean to single them out, but I realize that I will NEVER survive this month (I am pre-...

Discouraged while waiting? - Did anyone else find themselves feeling pretty discouraged during the wait between initiating the process and actually getting a date?  I am supposed to be on a 3 month medicaly...

Waiting Game - Well, I've downloaded the app and have been tracking food intake, although I seriously fell off the wagon during/after Thanksgiving.  Could there be more carbs at a meal?? I...

Which scale to buy? - Hello OH friends, I have a "biggest loser" scale from Target that I'm pretty sure is totally inaccurate (based on what I weigh here vs. my surgeon's).  What scales have you ...

Chose a surgery and surgeon! - Decided on the VSG with Dr. Paul Cirangle.  I feel really good about this decision for me, and I believe I'll get the results I want with this procedure.  If, for some reason, I...

On my way! - I chose my surgeon (Dr. Paul Cirangle) and set up a meeting with his nutritionist.  Since I consulted with him Oct. 31, she went ahead and gave me some goals for now.  I'm excit...

Second Consult and decision - Had my 2nd consult yesterday (consult with 2nd surgeon).  I decided Dr. Cirangle is a better fit for me, so I scheduled a meeting with his nutritionist for next week and am offi...

Thanks from a pre-op newbie. - I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on this forum for how freely you share information, successes, and challenges.  It is incredibly motivational for me to see the incred...

What is NSV? - I keep seeing it in messages but can't figure out what it stands for.  Never seemed viable? LOL!

Staying at home is hard--I've been doing it for 6 1/2 years. ...

I'm about to go add "wear a sexy halloween costume" to my list of...