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Losing too much?!? Really??? - Ok So my one year surgiversary is coming up on the 24th and I really feel like I'm losing too much weight!  I know I NEVER could have imagined those words coming out of my mouth, b...

UGH!!!! - Oh My!!!  I ate too fast....in pain now!!  Its hard for me to understand at this point (8 months out) how so many have gained the weight back after surgery.  As with many of us...

alcohol - Ok- I know that I shouldn't have much ever, but when can I have any??? I had RNY and am 4 weeks post op. 

dehydration - ok I think I may be dehydrated and im drinking liquids as quickly as my pouch will let me.  How do I know when its time to go to the hospital?  (I had RNY 2 1/2 weeks ago) Its m...

Food Suggestions - I am on "Stage 3" foods and am looking for some suggestions.  This is the the soft/moist stage and there doesn't seem to be a lot on the list that I can have.  Any help out there??

I want food! - ok I'm 5 days post op and am supposed to be on "full liquids"  I really need some real food.  What could happen if I cheat??

2 days post-op - Well, there's no turning back not.  Surgery was Tuesday and doc says it was a textbook case.  Liver was shruck very well and no problems at all.  Now I feel like a truck hit me...

Surgery Tomorrow!! - Hi All! My surgery is scheduled for Tomorrow morning and I'm freaking out a bit.  Anyone deal with last minute second thoughts?  I know this is the right thing for me, I'm just ...

SHOTS?? - ok...What is this i hear brief whispers about shots in the stomach?  Any veterans want to fill me in? I'm not afraid of needles, but in the stomach?  My Goodness!!!!!! I ...

Got My Date!!! - One minute Ifeel like this can't come soon enough and th next I have a date in less than 2 weeks!!! MAY 24TH!!!!!   This is my life changing date! I start my liquid diet on...

From Virginia Beach - Has anyone else use Dr. Fontana from Sentara Metabolic Group in Norfolk?  Would like to know your experience if so.  So far I have found him to be thorough and he has a great bedsi...

Oh my!! - I just logged into my insurance company's website and my surgery has been approved!  Now waiting fot the scheduler!!  This is really happening!!!!!!! Yikes!

Cleared for surgery!! - I am officially cleared for surgery and my package is now being submitted to my insurance company,  Even though it didn't really take me all that long it feels like an eternity.  ...

My insurance doesn't cover the sleeve! - I just found out that my insurance does not cover the Vertical Gastric Sleeve.  I had my heart set on this particular surgery and now I am very disappointed.  I can still have the ...