I know we've been quiet here lately. I've been in and out of town this past month and attempting to play catch up at work. But we've had an influx of new...
My name is Cindy. I have a BMI of 71.7. I will be starting a preop diet soon...so it should be down before my actual surgery. I am very excited as I embark...
Hi Cindy!! Welcome! The only blog I have is the one on my profile at obesityhelp.com. It starts under my story and goes down until my surgery date... Then ...
Welcome new members =) Im Lisa.. Had my VSG on March 17 and Ive lost a total of 53 lbs so far....Im happy with it so far, I just never thot it would be the...
I am having the sleeve. What have been your struggles? What can I do to prepare? Did you go on a pre-op diet? I guess thats all the questioning for now... ...
I was sposed to go on a 2 wk preop, liquid diet....well i did, to a certain extent..but I cheated everyday... I did manage to lose 11 lbs during that time...
Thanks a lot for your info..and honesty. Do you know how big of a sleeve the surg left? I have read that some Drs leave them too large. I have been a diabetic...
I dont think I can tell u the exact size of my tummy, altho there is a simple test to figure that out, I just havent done it. I know that my surgeon uses a 32F...
32 is the smallest bougie that is safe. Some surgeons use a 34, and ive seen a few that use higher, but the latest research shows that you lose more weight...
Well everyone, I'm counting down my last week before surgery. I had an enormous food funeral that lasted a month and a half. I was doing well but I freaked and...
Way to go for taking control of things! Us post-op's remember what the pre-op days were just before surgery. Stay with it... Keep us posted!!! You're gonna...
Hi, EbonyAngel, I have my surgery 6/26 and I start my liquid diet tomorrow morning. I am not sure how it will go, but I do know it will be hard and it will...
Good luck on your diet. I know its so hard, I was so horrible at mine and I paid for it in the OR...stick to it and do the very best that u can and Im sure u...
Good luck to u too Becky. I hope u get over ur cold soon...but better have it now than at surgery time.. I think it will help u get started on that pre-op diet...
YEA!!!!! I am so happy for you. My surg is 1 month from today! You will do great! I have been on a pre-op diet since June 1. It has been difficult at times,...
Thank you, Lisa. I was thinking the same thing; better now than at surgery time! And you are right; it HAS helped me get started on my...
Hi, Sorry I haven't posted here in awhile. I'm also part of a Yahoo Group from the hospital where I had my surgery (UIC - U of IL Chicago), but that Group...
I believe its only the owner or moderator.. but u can give anyone the web address and name of the group and they can join on thier own.. Thats a great idea....
Hi Everyone ! I hope everyone is doing well and losing lots of weight! Ok, so here is my question...My surgeon emailed me today because I asked him what size...
Hi Heather. I have a 34. I think that is the size that is most common for VSG's. Any smaller and you risk twisting, but usually any bigger the results aren't...
Thanks Lauren, It does help, any and all information I get is helpful and educational. I'm really looking forward to this surgery and I really can't wait! I...
Hi everyone, I decided to sign up for this group, Maybe I can get off the fence and make a decision. I have been on the OH VSG board as "wearydeb" but I don't...
Hi Heather, I have to disagree with your surgeon. My surgeon used a 32 bougie for my tummy and I haven't had any problems with liquids. Even...
Melinda, I found out that there is not much a difference between a 32 & 40 so either way I'm gonna ROCK my sleeve and do what I need to to lose the weight. It...
My doctor used a 34F as well....HOWEVER.... I swear he left me with a bigger tummy than everyone else... it really sux...how much I can eat now....not near...
Hi Debra... welcome to our group here. Im lisaweisenbach on OH. Its a really tough decision...having WLS...and then u have to decide which one is best for u.. ...
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