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Feeling Frustrated and Discouraged... - So my surgeon had given me a packet of the four stages of my diet post-op and each stage said it was supposed to last 1 week. Today would have been the day that I could start intro...

My mind is playing tricks on me..... - So, I am almost one week post-op and have been craving food like crazy. I feel pretty normal now that the pain has gotten better and I've started healing, which is good, but also I...

Sugar Free Mints??? - Hi, Everyone. I was wondering if it is okay to suck on some sugar free lifesavers. If anyone has any idea as to when mints are acceptable please let me know. I am 4 days out and cr...

Day 3 of my new tiny tummy... - I'm officially sleeved! I had a NSV right after waking up from surgery. My doctor told my parents that I had an abnormally large stomach and that it was very unusual to see in some...

Date Changed - Found out that I had to change my date for surgery. New date is the 17th, so it's not too far away. Just went for EKG and more blood work today for pre-testing. I'm feeling a littl...

July 8th!!!!!!!!!! - Just found out that I got approved for surgery on July 8th!!!! Can't wait till I get my new sleeve! I have had a week full of awesomeness. I'm graduating high school, I've been acc...

Pleasantly Surprised..... - Had my second visit with my NUT today. I've been doing well cutting back on soda (my awful addiction) and taking my vitamins and such. Gotta work on cutting out soda completely and...

Help! - So, my first appointment is on Monday, and I'm not sure what to ask the Doc. Is there anything important that I should cover with him? Please respond!

Went to my first seminar!!! - So I made the trip to my first seminar today. The surgeon seemed very nice and I felt comfortable with him, which was good. I made my first appointment for Monday!!! I am so pum...

Headed to my first seminar tomorrow... - Any advice on what to expect? Hoping to learn more about the VSG surgery itself before I fully commit to it. I guess I'm more looking for some reassurance about the months befor...

Thinking it over... - Hi everyone! I am a newbie here on the site and I am considering taking the leap and going for the VSG surgery. I'm just starting my research, but I was wondering if I could hav...