xray_girl posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

There are a ton of things I wished I would have realized before surgery. I'm sure I will forget to list some. I had sx 12/23/14. I started at 263.I'm currently 158, size 8-10.

-it will still be really really hard to lose weight ,even with surge


xray_girl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I have seen people offering to review food logs for suggestions on possible dietary change to improve weight loss but I have a question.  It never allows me to post mine because it says my calories intake is too low.  I'm wondering how any other post w


xray_girl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I have recently ramped up my workout to between 1.5-2hrs 3-4x a week.  All was well before but I have noticed that since I am exercising more I am exhausted all the time. Like falling asleep in the recliner as soon as I get home tired... Vit D is withi


xray_girl posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Sorry guys and gals - 💩 discussion ahead.. 

Years before my VSG I had my gallbladder out so I've had zero trouble going to the bathroom regularly.  That is before this calcium has taken over my life.  I've tried regular, petite, and liq


xray_girl posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

I wish I had known about www.truenutrition.com when in the liquid phase.  Apparently you can custom mix your protein from a variety of different kinds( many different whey types plus other sources) AND pick from a bunch of different flavors.  I haven't


xray_girl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
let them know! - Hi all!  I just wanted to share this info i learned (quite by accident  ). At almost 2weeks post op i traveled 5hrs to start Ultrasound school (xray tech for many years). Apparent...

xray_girl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
ugh - So, the big day was yesterday. I'm disappointed bc I'm having a hard time keeping any meds down. I feel like I got hit by a mack truck. Tell me it gets better. 

xray_girl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
How do I avoid stuffing my face? - My surgery isn't until December. I need some help to avoid the "enjoy it while I can" mentality.  Since I have scheduled my surgery it seems my will power has gone out the window.

xray_girl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Can you prevent hair loss post op? - Are there any tips or tricks to prevent LARGE amounts of post op hair loss? I know to expect some but with thin hair already I don't want to go bald! 

xray_girl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Any Dr.Borland vsg'ers in the last year? - Hi everyone. I'm looking for reviews from patients of Dr. Borland that have had their surgery recently. All the ones I'm finding are several years old. Thanks. 

xray_girl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Feeling guilty! - Hello all!  I have been wanting VSG for as long as I can remember. My husband has given his ok and we plan to meet with Dr.Hargroder in BR and I hoping to have the surgery in Dece...
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