Had my VSG March 4th, which was suppose to be a RNY (doc had complications in surgery). i have lost a total of 73+lbs since the process started rolling ...
Congratulations, Lisa! We're all excited for you! The headache maybe a lack of caffeine. It will pass. Just think how close you are to your new you!! Our...
During those first few weeks, your body is going through a variety of stressful and shocking changes. At first, most of the water we lose is fluid weight. Then...
Hello Bev, Your progress looks great! You are doing fabulous. I am so happy for you. I would say that 8oz for a meal sounds about right. Remember you can take...
I just wanted to share that Ive lost a total of 25 lbs since march 1...my preop diet.. since surgery, Ive lost 14 lbs... Im so excited about it..I just had to...
Suninmyhair is my business name and old screen name from when i met my husband : )) Anyway its a beautiful day and it ifs a beautiful day where u live i...
I am so glad you did this. Nothing personal against the OH VSG page, but I was starting to wonder where the really high BMI people were. So many started with...
I felt much the way you did about the RNY. I still firmly believe that if the RNY or the band had been my only options, that i would never have considered...
Hello Everyone, I am soooo... happy to be aboard. My name is Angel. I am 46. My highest weight was 423. I was 417 when I started options (mandatory Kaiser ...
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/BMI50plusVSGers/tab,0/page,1/ Here is our message board on OH!!! I'm so excited about this! I'm hoping to transfer these...
I am officially pre-op now. I have 2 weeks to go before my surgery on March 17. It is so surreal, already. I cant believe the time is so near. Now, im a bit...
Hey Sherri... im so glad the WW is working for ya. I agree, sometimes u just have to shake things up a bit...find something else that will work better for ya.....
Hey all....how is everyone? Sorry it has been a while since I have checked in...lots going on..trying to get my hysterectomy/TT surgery scheduled...joined...
Yup... I know I went through it. I lost 20 pounds in the first 2 weeks and then nothing for about a week after that. You have to remember that you have just...
I was wondering if anyone here experienced a delay in losing weight at the very beginning (first 2-3 weeks after surgery). I know that people often talk about...
First of all Thank you Lauren for starting this group. I appreciate everything shared and do believe there are certain struggles I will face because my BMI was...
Welcome Heather. Like you, I knew RNY was not for me. In addition to that, I knew the lapband wouldn't be recommended for me, so the VSG was a very happy ...
-Lauren, that's why I did the sleeve personally. I had to STOP myself. I was at a point where I just could not and I am so happy I did it, believe me. The head...
Thanks Sue and Carmen for your responses... It's good to know I'm not the only one. I probably would have exercised had I not been on my "monthly" which I...
First of all, a big (((( hug)))). I can remember being in that rut when younger. Always just able to make it and always just never enough to do ANYTHING else....
I am an executive chef. I've always worked with food. I adore food, I love working with it, and don't get me wrong, while I see so many shake their heads and...
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Silly Sue! This is open for anyone who needs support and wants to give some in return... You are more than welcome too!!!!!!! We are all the same here! ...
Hi there, I know what shoes you walkin in lady., ugh. For the stress eating..well..<gulp>, afraid I'm guilty of it also, I find myself going to the frige and...
OH, oh! I never had a BMI of 50 plus, so am I kicked out?? lol You may have gotten the wrong impression from my ticker. I haven't any idea why it said 96 on...