Oopsseedaisy

Great news from the doctor! Sending loser vibes out for you. Thanks for all the positive comments you have for everyone too!

Crosswind you crack me up! I hope your back feels better soon!!!!!!!!!

You will do GREAT!

I am glad things are getting better for you and your surgeon sounds wonderful. Thanks for the update. I was wondering how you are doing. Hugs

Wow! You are doing GREAT! Thanks for sharing!

My surgeon requires an EGD. He performs it himself so he can see the lay of the prior to surgery.

You can only get unjury online. I was really hungry on my preop liquids -especially the first day. I even had a hunger headache. I just kept thinking of another member of this site that gained on the preop diet and the surgeon postponed her surgery. Stick with it -You can do this!

So glad to hear you are home and fairing pretty well! I asked my doctor for no drain tube because I am allergic to latex and he agreed -No Tube for me! I was so glad not to have to deal with that thing. Most people have similar experiences as you are having. Concentrate on getting fluids in, walking, and resting! Hugs

I did the same thing with a beef roast and it was fabulous!

I have not been banded so I don't know how that feels post op. But I can tell you that some people feel no pain after VSG. I was one of them. I had some nausea and a little soreness (like I did a lot of sit-ups), but no pain. I could walk with no issues except for carrying around the IV pole and sporting the fashionable hospital gown (with a second one over my back like a robe). It might not be as bad as you are envisioning. You can do this!

Welcome to VST! This has been a very informative site for me. I think the wonderful members here (although not doctors) can help more than the doctors in a lot of areas. We are at varying stages of living with VSG. I am only 15 days post op but have been reading posts on here for awhile. If you have questions ask them. We are all here for help or to offer help to others.

I am very happy for you. It was hard with the cancellation earlier but it sure looks like you are doing great!

For my insurance it was 6 months of Dr supervised weight loss visits. Taking your information and applying it would be: April, May, June, July, August, and September. For a total of 6 calendar months. I hope this helps.

Sending best wishes for a easy recovery.

I went back to work on day 13 but could have gone back sooner except I went out of town for my dad's birthday celebration.

Sending prayers. I sure hope you feel better soon!

GREAT news ... keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am in the soft stage and would like some suggestions on a snack I can carry in my purse. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Wonderful news about the size dropping and getting back on track! Thanks for sharing!

Bring: small pillow for traveling home lip balm Ipod phone and charger Brought but did not use: heating pad make up pajamas lap top Gas-x strips Listerine breath strips I hope this helps!

Thanks for all the suggestions! I love cheese!

You must be feeling fantastic! Keep up the good work!

It is routine to take a biopsy. They took one on me. I think it is to test for H. Pylori. I did not have it, but if you did they want you on medicine prior to surgery. It is a condition that might indicate that your stomach could be prone to ulcers. If I remembered my facts correctly.

Congrats on your date ... I am very excited for you!!!!!!!!!!

GREAT news ... I am very excited for you!