Hi MBGray!

To feel anxious, nervous, and excited is completely normal. I think it would abnormal if you weren't experiencing any of these sensations. But know that this surgery is fairly easy to...

Hi Carla!

Before I answer this, I want to state that I am in no way promoting drinking alcohol. I know we are told to shy away from it, however, if we are going to drink, that we should find...

I can bend over and tie my shoes without being out of breath. That is HUGE! Oh, and crossing my legs. ASTRONOMICAL! Also, I love the fact that I can shop in a normal men's department store. No more...

Hi Samleeh!

My experience with RnY was different in that I originally had one in 2002 that failed due to imperfections in the procedure itself. Not to be worried about that, there have been great...

No. Thank you, Annie!

Your friendship and support have been invaluable and will never be forgotten.

Shannon

Hi Tamera!

I can relate to your frustrations regarding this matter. I really can. But trust me when I say that some things aren't worth the effort of becoming frustrated over.

I agree that...

Hey there DutchSleeve!

It sounds like your friend is a keeper. Not that you need to be told this, but it bears repeating for anyone out there struggling with friendship issues...those are type of...

Hi Bspain1723!

Welcome to the VSG Community! It is a wonderful place filled many amazing and like-minded individuals.

Congratulations on your scheduled surgery. To be nervous is natural. It is...

Hey there sraebaer!

What first comes to mind is (((WOW!))) followed closely behind by "YOU GO GIRL!"

That is awesome! It sounds like you had an amazing time! You are true inspiration to me and...

Hi GlennA18!

Many congratulations to you on your surgery approval! One large hurdle completed. Insurance is next, and that shouldn't be much of a problem in that most surgeons utilize a...

Hi Alisonjayne!

To reiterate what Edie (Stacey03) said, no need to worry. It is simply the bruising caused by your heparin injection.

When I received mine in the hospital, I bruised as if I...

Hi JPMLVM!

Your Nashville vacay sounds amazing. Reminds me very much of our planned vacay to Cape Cod at the end of the summer. Have a great time!

Hi Carla!

I tend to concur with everyone's sentiment here thus far.

Like Edie (Stacey03) said, eventually everything will begin to change. And she is right when she added that it will just...

Hi there IamDetermined!

A tricky situation indeed. But I tend to agree with the consensus here in that your insurance company will vary in it's requirements. While some tend to be a stickler for a...

Hi Kat!

That's great that your efforts are being recognized. I am certain that must make you feel amazing inside and out. Keep up the great work and soon enough you will have reached your goal...

WOW Edie!

You have done a great job my friend! Many congratulations go out to you for your progress and subsequent success! :)

Hi Christie13!

This is invaluable information. Thank you for sharing. I too sometimes feel the pinch as it were, and wind up taking a laxative known as Senna coupled with Magnesium, and I am good...

Hi there Edie!

Well, hell...I was growing fond of our friendship within the community, and now you state that we can no longer be friends? Truly tragic. (Just kidding) I realize that this was not...

Hi Happyme2!

Bending over (for me) wasn't so much the problem as was the tendency to pick things up that might exceed the 10 pound post-op weight limit. That and doing things that one would never...

Hi Edie!

Terrific news! Congratulations! I am extremely happy for your success! Keep up the amazing work! You are a true inspiration! :cool:

Hi IamDetermined!

I don't know if this will help you in your search for answers regarding this matter but I have hypothyroidism, and I am currently on an extremely high dosage of levothyroxine...

Hi AnnieG!

Congratulations on reaching your ninth month post-op!

I may not say it often enough, but you too are an inspiration to me and others like me who are pushing along in the pursuit of...

Greetings Mmmartinez82!

Welcome to the gastric sleeve community!

I can understand your being nervous. This is procedure is life altering and in many ways life saving. Having gone through it, I...

Greetings Jenny11:11!

Welcome to the gastric sleeve community! You will quickly find that there is a plethora of individuals here both pre and post-op who are more than willing to share their...

Hi Ann2!

Thank you for the guidance and kind words. I greatly appreciate them.

I know I do a great deal of reading and posting about things that can be pertinent to WLS/VSG, but caloric intake...