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My NSV, one I never thought of before! - I went to the bank today to deposit some checks from my second job. When I got my receipt back, there was quite a bit more money in there than I would've thought! Yes, I did just g...

Evaluate my workout routine, please! - Ok so I was approved to go to the gym a couple weeks ago. I went twice, then last week was so crazy with getting myself ready for school (I'm a teacher) with parent orientation and...

Anyone use wraps? Do they really work? - I want the low down on these puppies and not from someone trying to sell me their product and tell me how wonderful it is. I see the pictures of people after 1 wrap, 2 wraps and so...

Hotdog wiener for soft foods? - Ok so I'm at my second job of a snack bar chick at the skating ring. I'm 4 weeks and 2 days since surgery and according my surgeons plan I'm on soft foods this week. I brought a ch...

Purée stage vs soft food stage? (Plus an NSV) - Ok so today makes 4 weeks since surgery. That means I get to move from purées to soft foods. I don't see a difference in the two stages! I could already have mashed potatoes and pu...

Thank you Eggface! - Oh my gosh!!! I just made Shelly's Ricotta Bake. Oh my gosh!!! I'm speechless. This is by far the best thing that I've had since surgery! I'm on the purée stage and some really fab...

Vitamin issues...advice please. - Hey everyone, I am 3 weeks post-op and my vitamins hurt my pouch. I am taking Bariatric Advantage multi vitamins and it doesn't matter if I take it at the beginning of a meal and ...

Going to the gym tomorrow for the first time post- - I was released by my surgeon to go to the gym on Friday! I am planning on starting tomorrow. What do I do? My surgeon said no crunches (ha! Like I could if I was allowed!) and no h...

Learning the new "full" - How much do/did you eat when you were in purées? I am just starting to have real food. It's purées, but at least it's not shakes only. I sometimes see people say they'll eat 2-3 bi...

Purée food options - Hey everyone! Tomorrow I am 2 weeks post-op which means I get to start the purée stage!! I'm so excited to have something other than protein shakes and broth. I have searched purée...

My first NSV....well kinda of. - So my NSV does involve the scale but not the exact number. I had an appt with my pcp for my thyroid and when I go back, they always weigh me...ugh hated that part. Every time I ste...

How do you handle it?!? - OMG! I am one week post-op today.  I think I have done soooo good so far. I never cheated once during my pre-op diet, and have stuck to my surgeons guidelines religiously (even tho...

Post-op can't sleep!! - Ugh here we go again... I'm 5 days post-op and I can't sleep. I laid in bed for what seemed like FOREVER last night before finally falling asleep. Tonight it's even later than last...

Optimistic - I just ordered a cute new t-shirt for then new school year (I'm a Pre-k teacher) in a large! I don't know why I'm so excited. I'm only 5 days post-op. I've always worn an XL. Occas...

Getting your protein/water in? - I know this question has been asked before, but I can't seem to find one that asks the way I need it. I'm 3 days post op and how on earth am I supposed to get my protein and liquid...

What was your daily routine right after surgery? - Hey y'all I'm 2 days post-op and was just wondering what you were doing the first few days following surgery. I know we aren't supposed to compare ourselves, but I just wanted to s...

Home from the hospital...now what? - Hey y'all. I was sleeved yesterday. Got home from the hospital a couple hours ago. I hurt. My side hurts (I believe where they took my stomach out) my new sleeve hurts. It's making...

I got a date!!! - I know people post these all the time. I always read them and wish it was me saying it, but this time, it really is me!!!! I went for my pre-op today and I got a date! I will have ...

Peo-op visit questions? - Hey y'all! Tuesday is my pre-op visit. I was just wondering what should I expect at this visit? Is this going to be another quick in, see the surgeon for 2 minutes while he does a ...

*update on Mexican restaurant* - Thanks to those that helped my desperate plea earlier on what to order when we went out to eat at a Mexican restaurant. This is our usual go to resturant, we always order large mar...

Pre-op diet-going to a Mexican restaurant! Urgent - Hey y'all!  Today is my brothers birthday and the family is going to a Mexican restaurant to supper. Ahhh!!! I am on day 5 of my pre-op diet. With surgery at least 9 days away (I'...

Need options for Pre-Op diet! - Hey y'all! I was approved on Wednesday for VSG and called to set up my pre-op appointment on Thursday.  I was asked if I wanted a certain date or just next available.  I was like d...

Sipping....am I do it wrong? - I had my education class yesterday and the lady told us some of the things we could start doing now so later it's easier. So today I started sipping. I don't know if it's because I...

How long did you wait to call insurance? - Tried this in general discussion but people just read it and don't respond. I know my VSG peeps are awesome at responding! My surgeon's office submitted to insurance on Tuesday. I...

How long did you wait to call insurance? - My surgeons office submitted to insurance on Tuesday. I was just wondering how long you waited before you called to see if you were approved or did you even call.  How will I know ...