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Almost in Tears, But Thrilled - Good Morning Everyone! After doing extensive research on some of the benefits of WLS beyond the weight loss, I decided to have a VSG.  My primary reason for having this surgery ...

A Little Weird Sounding, but Tasty! - Finally on pureed and cottage cheese is allowed.  Big whip!  I don't like cottage cheese.  Even with fruit.  I don't care about sugary stuff, I want savory tastes.  However, not to...

Wanted: Suggestions, Thoughts, Guidance, Your Exp - ....in dealing with your clothes.  I'm not even 2 weeks out, but I decided to start clearing out my closet and dresser drawers -- I may need a rescue squad to find me -- what a MES...

One week out and a Happy Camper! - Had my one week check-up today.........removed that annoying drain -- I'm totally unencumbered now!  Also was given the go-ahead to start full liquids.  I'm a bit behind due to som...

I've Been Sleeved! - Went in on June 28, spent 3 nights in the hospital and now I'm home.  Both surgeries were successful, and I feel amazingly well.  I have no appetite for any of the clear fluids I'm...

I'm Ready to Be Sleeved! - Tomorrow is the big day.  Everything is in place, so all I have to do is show up at the hospital at noon, get my IV then off to the OR for 2 p.m. surgery.  I'm excited to start my ...

Euphoric Bit of Whack-a-doodle! - Is it common to become slightly...........shall we say..........whacky as surgery nears?  I had my last appointments today and last test..............the pulmonary function test.  ...

After the first paragraph, it's a rant! - This morning they drew 14 vials of blood.....NO exaggeration.  They also did an EKG -- they found a heart and it was beating...........hooray!!!  Next was the ultra sound on my gal...

Doing the "I've Been Approved" Happy Dan - I'm floating on air!  Just received a phone call from my insurance giving me my reference number which shows that they approved me for my sleeve and hernia repair on June 28 as...

No Longer Lurking1 - Hi Everyone, I joined Sunday after spending about a week reading posts and getting a feel for what this forum is like.  My surgery is scheduled but I don't have approval yet.  If...