This is a stupid question, I know. I know! But I need reassurance and coddling so that I won't be so darn frustrated. :D

Ok, surgery date 04/10/17. Going along just great! May 1st I started...

Good for you. I haven't been having any issues with "sips". Although I'm not chugging by any means, my swallows are good size and I'm happy about that. Mainly, because I have no problems taking...

Hi. How can I turn off the emails I receive every time a post is made? Thanks!

So glad you're home and doing well! I look forward to hearing your first big weight drop. Congratulations!

Good Luck, Doodle_mom!!!! I can't wait to hear all about it. And it would be strange if you weren't scared. This is surgery!

Monday will be here before I know it and I'll be in surgery. ...

Thanks! My sister-in-law (husband's sister) gave me a kidney. We're both doing great!

Update on the Emend - I went to pick it up today and it was only $15. I asked no questions. :rolleyes: ...

Doodle_mom Your day is coming up!! I can't wait to hear all about it. I'm going to friend you! I'm doing pretty good on the diet. I have fudged a couple of times, but it was with a salad...

Congratulation! Sounds like you're doing great! :)

Today I went to the hospital to do my pre-surgical labs, chest x-ray and EKG. The girl who did my EKG said she had VSG in 2014. She was tiny!!

My pre-op diet is going well. I started that...

I begin my two week pre-op diet tomorrow. My surgery is scheduled for the 10th of April. My diet seems great compared to some. I get two protein shakes (I'll be doing Premier Choc) a day and one...

Congratulations on all accounts! You look amazing! And I bet you feel 100x better than that.

Good Luck!! Praying for an uneventful and speedy recovery! : )

DesrtGal - Yuck! lol I'm glad it's over for you. :D Good Luck with your surgery!! I can't wait to hear about it!

I'm so excited! I start my pre-op diet on Monday - two protein shakes a day and a protein/veggie meal (4-5 oz of protein and 2-3 cups of veggies). I'll make it. I have such hope on the horizon! I...

So happy for you! 50 lbs is an amazing accomplishment! You must be so proud!

Thanks for the encouragement! I know I can take my important meds that morning with a sip of water, but will I be able to use my inhaler that morning or before going in for the procedure? It's a...

They called me today and I'm scheduled for Friday morning. Yikes! I haven't even gone in and paid anything yet. I'm shocked, but super ready! Fingers crossed everything is good to go!

I'm on...

On YouTube search for WLS - No Drinking With Meals. Watch the video by "formerfatdudes". This explained it the best for me.

How wonderful! Congratulations! I look forward to hearing more from you.

It's great to hear all the encouraging words of what I will be able to eat in the future after VGS. Moderation is key, I guess. Also, like many of you have said, some things just won't be worth it,...

Pam G, you are absolutely right! Portion sizes are out of control for sure!

Thank you everyone for your responses. I am so ready to get this scheduled. I have been limiting my sodas, because I...

Ann, your starting weight is just 5 lbs above mine. I'm 49. I hope I can be as successful as you! I haven't scheduled my surgery yet. I hope to get this all taken care of in the next few weeks. ...

How wonderful! Congratulations on a job well done! I look forward to following your further progress! :)

So I've only had my 1st consult with the surgeon thus far. We are in the process of selling some property and once that's done I will be able to pay for my surgery and begin the pre-surgical...

Thanks everyone for the welcome! My appointment (consult) went great! Dr. Seger seems wonderful, and so does his staff. I'm going to be Patient Pay, as we have a exclusion on our insurance. I'm...