I did the same thing! Constant light itching or else I'd lose it. lol I'm finding the general itchy belly is common, but the severe red elevated skin reaction I had around my incisions was definitely...

I just hate that there was no heads up about this possibility. My doc's office is acting like this never happens, but apparently that's not the case! And if it is this common, why are they still...

I've got the bajillion little red bumps down my sides, & sorry if this TMI, but this what I'm dealing with around the incisions... :( 27066

It is unnerving how varied doctors' approaches to pre & post op diet is. I always felt it should be more of a set standard. My doc is super cautious & had me on all liquid 2wks before & I'm now...

Yay I'm not weirder than I thought! lol Talked to my doctor's office today & yeah they told me to just get some Benadryl & let them know if it gets worse. Said I'm likely allergic to the Dermabond...

Just got my sleeve a week ago. Congrats on such a brave honest start! Those strong attributes alone are going to carry you through this. :D

I am currently 1 week postop & my incisions have healed to the point where the glue on top has fallen off. It was always relatively itchy, however now I'm experiencing what I think is hives around...

Oh & as far as if you should leave the group, I'd say yes. If the people that run the page are condoning negative hurtful comments then it's not a support page. If it's not a support page, then why...

Was it Sassy Sleevers?! I left that group after being in there for about a month. The internet has no shortage of bullying & ignorance that's for sure. It's just always shocking & disgusting to see...

I haven't heard of anyone needing to go to a cardiologist, though I'm assuming they would if they had a history of heart trouble. Everyone should be getting a chest x-ray once they're in pre-op the...

Definitely get your blood work looked at. I only just found out through this approval process for WLS with the VA that yes I do more than likely have a fatty liver. They're doing an ultrasound in a...

Awesome! Thanks guys. Now I won't be stressing all day tomorrow & all the way up to the rides. haha I guess it will be another good frame of reference for once I'm sleeved & have lost weight. I can...

Oh wow how inappropriate! Sorry for his awful experience. :( I'd have full blown TWEAKED on that ride attendant for sure. lol Thanks for the encouragement. :)

Ok so I've never been on a roller coaster IN MY LIFE. Being a sweetheart with nothing but kind intentions, my boyfriend got us day passes to Fiesta Texas Six Flags this Saturday for my birthday....

It's so healthy being in a relationship with someone who pushes you just outside your comfort zones & lets you grow! Specially when your comfort zone is granny panties. Congrats on being pushed out...

I've known this of him since the beginning. This isn't a shock or a "deal breaker" by a long shot. Though I agree our social media culture has gotten out of control as to what we constantly share...

I've been reading all sorts of posts regarding relationship issues & the reactions of the other half. I've come up empty handed with ways to approach my boyfriend of almost 4 years (too poor to get...

Thanks & will do. I think this site helps a lot with self reflection. To have to formulate your thoughts & emotions into coherent text for others to understand offers an insight into oneself that is...

Had my consultation & she said I'm a perfect candidate for VSG. :) And so begins the unending list of appointments to make & keep! :P All goes to plan (HA! :P) I'll be joining y'all on the sleeve...

I've heard from others that roughage like salads does take longer for your stomach to handle, but not THAT long. :/ As far as the sushi goes, maybe he was saying that because he wants you to avoid...

I got a profile on there so I could print out my friend's food journal of her weight loss journey after being sleeved. Took her 5 months to lose 110lbs, however at 6 feet tall I maintain she had an...

AnnieT is correct. The VSG was originally designed as a first step to Bypass for the reason she stated, so it's been around for 10yrs+. It should be stressed that generally speaking Bypass is...

ANYWAYS! This post wasn't intended as a sex war anyhow. The point was how invisible being obese makes you. If people want to turn this into a scene from War of the Roses, fine. I bow out. :)

Of course women do. Especially with generations becoming more & more vain. I think people are taking generalities WAAYYY too personally here. It's animal nature to look for the most attractive of the...

Also, I wasn't bashing ALL males. I made it very clear this was an issue with this one person losing my respect. I know PLENTY of good men that would NEVER think that way, to include my wonderful...