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Struggling to enjoy my success... - This Friday, I meet with my surgeon for the first time since I had surgery on 8/16. My heaviest weight was 221 and on the day of surgery I weighed in at 211. One month out, I ha...

Stomach pain at night - I was wondering if anyone else experiences stomach pain at night? When I lie down to go to sleep at night, I have a slight stomach ache - it's not wound pain - it almost feels l...

2 Week Stall??? - I know it is way too early to start getting concerned - but I feel I am already stalling and I am 2 weeks post-op today. I have lost over 10 pounds since the surgery and that is...

Watch out for exploding protein.... - So, I am a newbie....just 2 weeks out since surgery....and learning everyday. I had been enjoying the Dutch Chocolate Isopure and thought it would be a great idea to try it ...

I made it to the Loser's Bench! - Surgery was Friday! I was scared to death - but went thru with it. :)Ended up being a 3 hour surgery (GB had to come out). 3 days out and  I'm feeling pretty good. Thanks to eve...

Tomorrow is the day!!! Yikes - My surgery is tomorrow and I am mixed with emotions of fear, anxiety and excitement.  I have never had any type of surgery before, so I believe that the majority of the fear is ...

Need the truth about pain - So, I have my surgery date scheduled for August 16th and I have to admit I'm pretty terrified!! I have read so many posts - good and bad - about how awful surgery is  - you'd th...

Please Help - This is getting real!!! - I have been contemplating VSG for almost 4 years ago...talked myself out of it...lost some weight...gained some weight. I have come full circle and am now ready to make the comm...

Psychiatric Evaluation - Over the Phone - Has anyone conducted their Psychiatric Evaluation over the phone? If so, can you please give me an idea of the self-pay cost? I am needing to schedule this evaluation within the...

Support from Family - I have spent the last year quietly researching VSG . I feel I know almost as much as one can without having had the actual surgery...but I am sure there is soooo much more to le...

Turned away on day of surgery???? - My question relates primarily to those who have gone down to Mexico to have WLS. I was curious, since no pre-op tests are usually done until the day before surgery, has anyone e...

Question about GAS!!!! - On a previous post, a patient of Dr. Cirangle stated that she did not have any gas because her surgeon "sucked" out the air/gas prior to completing the surgery. One of the bigge...

Current expectations of Surgery date... - I am curious... What is the expected turn around time in getting a surgery date? I didn't know if it runs several weeks or months..but I suppose it depends on the surgeon. I am ...

Single Incision VSG in Mexico - I would love to hear from anyone who has had VSG in Mexico with single incision. I am looking for details on Physician, cost of self pay, healing time, etc.