17th September is my new birthday! Hi all. Well saw Dr Talbot today and while i went in thinking i am going to be a RNY girl, came out a VSG! While Dr Talbot...
Trish, good work! You wont look back, good on you for taking control. I too am a mum of 4 and while I am still over 90kgs I feel much more normal than when I...
First, congratulations Trish on your surgery date! I have my first appointment with Dr Talbot on August 21st and am looking to have a VGS too. Hi to everyone...
ONYA!! Can't wait till you're a loser! [:p] Adrianne Pre-Optifast 125 kilos Pre-op 118 kilos 165cm 43 years young RNY gastric bypass 7th July 2007 Now 67...
hi everyone, i haven't written on this board before as i just found it. well i'm back home now after having my sleeve done. was in hospital for 6 days which...
Hi, I have a problem lately. I have been banded for three years and have 2.9ml in a 4ml band. Recently I have started to have trouble only at night. When I...
Hi Graham, Sounds like you are getting the dreaded reflux! It usually happens if you have a bit too much fill in the band and can be alleviated by certain...
Hi Jay, Congratulations on your 'sleeve'. Is it normal to be in hospital for 6 days, i was under the impression that the hospital stay was only a couple of...
hi Elaine my dr was/is Dr Mosse - very nice dr indeed. i think the average stay is about 4 days however i was in a couple more as i was a tad sick after the...
I am hoping to have the surgery in 3 months time - i had my second band removed on Monday but have to wait 3 mths. Dr Ritchie is my surgeon, he has offices in...
[:)] hi all out there just wanted to let you know im 41/2 months out and ive lost 60kg with the sleeve and may possibly have the bypass. i recommend the...
Hi Jenelle, congratulations on such phenominal weight loss! What was your start weight and how much do you have to go? I'm off to see Dr Talbot on Aug 21st and...
Congratulations on your massive weight loss Jenelle - do you need to lose more, if so how much? What are your eating habits with the sleeve? Cheers, Elaine...
Hiya, while I am excitedly organising home & family in prep for op in 6 weeks (yah),one of the things I am not sure of is the calorie or eating plans I will...
For all the VSGers out there who are a year or so out from surgery. If you were to eat baked beans what would the volume you could eat at one meal be? Also, if...
Hi gang, thought you might like to see these websites. One will tell you what your nutrient (mineral, vitamin, calorie, protein, fibre) requirements are for...
Hi Cindy - One year out from surgery I could eat 1 - 1half cups baked beans. A large salad, say a McDonalds large salad A piece of fruit. But I am full after...
Awesome Anne, thanks. I should have no trouble getting enough nutrients once the weightloss phase is over. Just the usual multi-vitamin and calcium tablet :) ...
Cindy I just put my two cents worth in as well. I am 6 months out of surgery and can consume around the same amount as Anne. Really depends on the day as it ...
How are you now after having your band taken out? I see that you have posted this week but you haven't said how it went. I am going next Tuesday for another...
Hi Carole, I was back at work today which was exactly 1 week after i had my band out. I was fine, just a bit tired this evening. Send me your telephone number...
hi just replying to all you peoples out there wondering how much i started at well ive never told anyone that so thats why i havent answered straight away.. i...
whoops forgot to say no hair loss my hair looks great and i feel great too i take multi vitiams and calicum plus D thats all smiles jenelle ... excess ... ...
hi elaine my eating habits are good my girl friend has also had the sleeve and she has lost about 15kgs in 8 weeks and shes going great she can eat more than i...
Hi Dayle, thanks for chiming in! I was hoping I would get a few people answer so that I could see what the variations are. Could I bother you to tell me a...
I am excited for you too! It is really a relief not to be fighting yourself about not eating and being hungry all the time. I havent lost as much weight as...
Could I ask,how do I take my meds in the days after the op. One is a capsule and 3 are tablets. from what I've been reading I can crush the tablets, but will...
The capsule should slide down with no problems. I also needed to take meds after surgery...only needed to break big tablets in half, I didn't even need to...
- Hi Elaine, don't know your email or how to get it from the message board. My number is 4655 1291 I am home tonight and would appreciate your call. Ring...
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