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Ugh - more hurtles! - Had a preop endoscopy Dec. 27th.  They found a polyp in my esophagus. It was biopsied and found to be benign.  The report was sent to my surgeon who cleared me for VSG on March ...

Telling friends, family and coworkers - Have you told your friends family or coworkers about your surgery?  I've chosen to tell everyone I know about it.  I'm excited about my life changing decision and want everyone ...

Approved!!! VSG on March 20th! - Finally, after working for this almost 6 years, I have a date!  Next step - pre-op testing on Feb. 21st.  Now I have an even bigger reason to want winter to end!

Nervously waiting for results - I had an endoscopy yesterday as requested by my surgeon as a pre op test. It uncovered Barrot's esophagus which is a change in some cells due to years of acid reflux.  These cel...

Spouse not on board. - My live-in girlfriend is not on board with me having this surgery.  Anytime I try to talk to her about it she says something negative.  She believes we all should be able to loo...

Christmas Eve Binge -   So here it is Christmas Eve.  I came home early from work, my daughter is home from school and after pre-op dieting for a month and losing nearly 20 lbs. I had a glass of ...

Christmas Eve Binge - So here it is Christmas Eve.  I came home early from work, my daughter is home from school and after pre-op dieting for a month and losing nearly 20 lbs. I had a glass of wine. ...

Diet Soda - My nutritionist told me to give up carbonated diet drinks after my surgery. She said the carbonation will put pressure on my sleeve. Has anyone else heard this? 

Age an issue? - Anyone out there have get sleeved in their late 50's or early 60's?  Do you feel your age had anything to do with your recovery or results?

I've made my decision. - I went to a local doctor here in New Jersey today. He is Dr. Chau out of NJ Bariatrics. I am a self payer and I was agonizing over whether I should have my sleeve done here in t...

Pre Op Diet - Hello All,  I've started my pre op diet. I'm doing Slim Fast and I've lost 5lbs since Sunday. What did you do to lose weight before your surgery?  

Dr. Ortiz - As I am a self payer I am trying to narrow down which approach and which doctor to use for the WLS I hope to have done in a few months.  Do I spend much more money and have my V...

Mexican Surgery - Due to lack of insurance I am forced to pay out of pocket for surgery. I've contacted a doctor here in New Jersey and was told it will cost $14,000.00 for gastric sleeve. I also...