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Scales - Any Recommendations on High Capacity Scales? I bought a Jobar International 550lb talking scale, but low and behold it don't talk nor stabilize to give a weight. What do or did you...

Anyone in New Bern or ENC? - Just looking for local folks that had or going to have VSG or other WLS.

What are your thoughts on this video?? - I ran across this video and it seems pretty accurate from my experience, maybe our habits were taught in childhood? What a wake up call and the Bible calls it accurately, Train up...

What is TPN and PICC line? - I've seen this term a lot, especially with complications to WLS, what do these mean and what do they do?

Operation: Restore God's Temple Has Begun! - I am anxiously awaiting my first consult with Dr. T. Ryan Heider at The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman, in Mooresville, NC on 8-25-14. I can't wait to begin this jo...

Glaucoma and VSG - I was wondering if any vets that had VSG also have glaucoma. I have read of course vitamins will be hugely important, but have also read rapid weight loss can make glaucoma worse. ...

Drinking Rule Question... - I know the rule about not drinking while you eat, no less than 30mins before and after you eat. So far, I am trying to practice this preop. So far I think it's one of my weakest po...

Staple Line Reinforcement - If there is any concern from complications of the sleeve surgery, I worry about leaks the most. I have seen several methods used in performing the VSG. Some surgeons suture the ent...

First Victory.... Pre-Op - Thanks to some great advice, I downloaded MFP. First couple days were huge eye openers! It is amazing what we put in our mouths. Especially, what is perceived amongst most of us as...

Nicotine Replacement Aids? - I used to be a heavy smoker, but as of Febuary this year, I quit smoking aside from a few slip-ups and bad days. I'm not really an emotional eater, just a stress smoker I guess. T...

Eye Opening Experience.... Think this will be help - The other day, I posted a topic about what I can do now, before pre-op diet and surgery. I received a ton of awesome advice from the vets. If you are pre-op you definitely owe it...

Eye Opening Experience.... Think this will be help - The other day, I posted a topic about what I can do now, before pre-op diet and surgery. I received a ton of awesome advice from the vets. If you are pre-op you definitely owe it t...

What can I do now, before WLS? - I am very much committed to doing this VSG. I know it will benefit. I was wondering for now, until my initial consult on Aug 25th, what can I do to lose now without the feeling of ...

So the Journey Begins... 1st Consult 8-25, Financi - I am super excited to begin my journey. Enough for research already, it's time to take the first step in faith toward reaching my goals of losing weight, and reducing or eliminatin...

Anyone familiar with The Center for Surgical Weigh - Hello, I'm Sammy, I have decided to take charge and get this weight off of me. After much research, I decided the VSG was right for me, as the thought of rerouting the intestines ...

Anyone with experiene with Belite Weight and Dr. J - Unfortunately my insurance at work will not cover any type of WLS, regardless of medical necessity. I've explored I think every avenue and felt hopeless. I stumbled upon Belight We...

BeliteWeight, Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villarreal, Star - Hello everyone, I am new here and seeking some honest answers to a couple questions. I am speaking with Jessica from BeliteWeight Inc. about a Gastric Sleeve surgery. As my health...

BeliteWeight, Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villarreal, Star - Hello everyone,   I am new here and seeking some honest answers to a couple questions. I am speaking with Jessica from BeliteWeight Inc. about a Gastric Sleeve surgery. As my hea...